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If you are planning to take the GRE, Varsity Tutors can assist you in finding a Raleigh-Durham GRE course that can help you get thorough and efficient test preparation. Your score in this test is one of the key factors that admissions officers look at when they assess your application for graduate school or business school; thus, your score on the GRE will have a direct impact on your application.
Many aspiring grad students aiming for such schools as Duke Graduate School or North Carolina State University know that conquering the GRE and reaching their target score requires more than their knowledge about academic subjects. Just like any standardized test, you also need to be familiar with the GRE's content and format. It also can help to know effective strategies to overcome any jitters on the day of the exam. Varsity Tutors can find you a Raleigh-Durham GRE class that is led by a highly qualified academic instructor who can guide you in your test preparation and help you learn both the academic skills and strategies needed for the test.
What could a Raleigh-Durham GRE course help me review?
The GRE consists of three sections: Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning. You will also see an Experimental section or a Research section, which are unscored sections and are used to try out questions for possible future use. The GRE test measures a person's basic algebra, arithmetic, geometry, and data analysis skills as well as his or her command of college-level vocabulary.
Here are the three required sections of the GRE in detail:
1. Analytical Writing
This section is made up of two tasks-analyze an issue and analyze an argument-where you need to respond to a topic of general interest and think about an argument based on instructions given to you in the prompt, respectively. You are given 30 minutes to complete each task in this essay section, which measures your ability to articulate thoughts on complex ideas clearly and with supporting arguments.
2. Verbal Reasoning
There are three question types in this section, namely, reading comprehension, text completion, and sentence equivalence. There are 20 total questions in this section.
The reading comprehension questions are based on passages that have one or more paragraphs that explain or develop arguments on a topic. For these questions, your Varsity Tutors GRE review course might help you develop the strategic reading and paraphrasing skills required to understand main ideas in a text as well as its structure. You will also need these skills in order to efficiently find details in a passage and draw well-grounded inferences from it.
The text completion questions are fill-in-the-blanks sentences where you need to choose the best answer for blank sections of short passages. You may encounter questions with 1, 2, or 3 blanks and you need to get all blanks correct in order to receive points. During your GRE prep class, your expert instructor can help you improve your vocabulary as well as your skills in using context clues from sentences, which are both very useful for this question format.
The sentence equivalence questions require you to fill in one blank by choosing two answer choices that can complete the sentence and produce sentences that have the same meaning. Just like with the text completion questions, you will need to use your vocabulary and skills in identifying context clues in order to do well in this section.
3. Quantitative Reasoning
There are three question types for this section: quantitative comparison, multiple-choice questions (some with more than one answer), and numeric entry questions. This section has 20 total questions and you will likely see about 7 to 8 questions for quantitative comparison, while the remaining 12 to 13 questions will be distributed between the two other question types.
In a GRE prep course, the class can work with the instructor to improve basic mathematical skills, including understanding elementary mathematical concepts and the ability to solve problems using quantitative methods, which will all be very helpful in answering questions under this section.
How does a Raleigh-Durham GRE class help me prepare?
All the elements of a GRE prep class you can sign up with through Varsity Tutors are designed to help you have a smooth study experience. The class is conducted online in a virtual classroom where you will have live, interactive lessons with your expert instructor and other students. Since it is online, you don't have to worry about commuting or making it on time for class. You can study at your preferred location, which makes it very convenient and practical for those with busy schedules. Plus, you will also interact during the lessons with other students in the virtual classroom, so it will be as if you were studying in a regular classroom - working and learning with a group in a collaborative and supportive environment.
We have a rigorous interviewing and vetting process to make sure that instructors for the GRE class are not only knowledgeable about the subjects, but also have the communication skills necessary to teach effectively.
How can I find a Raleigh-Durham GRE prep course?
Wherever you are in your GRE prep, Varsity Tutors can get you started in a Raleigh-Durham GRE course that fits well into your busy schedule. We can assist you in enrolling in a weekday course or weekend course, and you can also choose from classes that meet in the morning, afternoon, or evening. Finally, when you sign up for a course, you can choose between a 2-week course or a 4-week course. New sections start weekly, so you have the freedom to start your review when you want to.
Studying for the GRE can seem like a confusing and overwhelming endeavor, but you can make it less complicated with the guidance of expert teachers and a well-organized review course. Contact Varsity Tutors today to get more details on GRE courses. Our educational consultants are eager to answer any questions you may have and would love to help you get started today.
Simon: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...accessible, especially when it can seem confusing and intimidating. I love activating students' natural curiosity and inquiry, and using that to build confidence in and mastery of a wide variety of academic topics. I graduated from Yale University with a double major in Environmental Studies and International Studies, and I love the way science and real-world issues can interact. Part of my interest in the environment comes from my love of being outdoors, and I...
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- Yale University - Bachelors, Environmental Studies
- Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
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- GRE
- Study Skills and Organization
- REGENTS
- Ecology
- +43 subjects
Adesuwa: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...at a refugee home in Berlin. It's been an amazing journey ever since! Between teaching 4th grade and solely instructing an accredited freshman-level sociology course at Rutgers University during my senior year of college, I've been fortunate enough to help students adequately connect with the necessary material (school work, prep courses, etc) in ways that suit their maturity level, learning style and personal needs. You can count on me to be patient and understanding, while...
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- Rutgers University-Camden - Bachelor of Science, Sociology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Science
- English
- Middle School
- +28 subjects
Joseph: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...provide to a student's learning experience. I aim to understand the student's learning style and altering my methods for each student's needs. I do my very best to not only help students reach the right answer but to make sure they completely understand the subject at hand. It is important to me that students enjoy the learning process, so I aim to make tutoring sessions both intriguing and challenging. If I am not tutoring or...
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Math
- College Algebra
- 9th Grade Math
- +21 subjects
Anastasia: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...to me and I don't get to speak mine enough, so please speak them with me! My physics background, as well as my years of teaching, means I know a disturbing amount of math (through advanced calculus). Yet, I've also been reading since I was old enough to hold a flashlight (my eyes don't thank me), so if you need help with following any sort of literature, I've got your back (excluding the original text...
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- New College of Florida - Bachelors, Chemistry/Physics
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- MCAT
- OAT
- DAT
- +155 subjects
Andrew: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...math, statistics, business administration, and standardized testing including several of the Series Exams. My teaching philosophy begins with understanding a student's goals and helping them achieve success both inside and outside of the classroom. I can use elements of a student's background to relate complex subjects in a way that is more familiar with the student. Outside of work, I am an avid sports fan, lover of books and movies, meeting new people and hanging...
Education & Certification
- UNC Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Economics & Psychology
- Georgetown University - Masters, Finance
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GMAT
- Test Prep
- Managerial Accounting
- +70 subjects
Ben: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...North Carolina to prepare myself for PhD programs in economics. I have dedicated my life to being an educator. After receiving a PhD, I hope to pursue a career as a college professor while possibly doing some independent consulting work. It is my eventual goal to be involved in academic administration. Along with a strong economics background, I am also well-versed in mathematics (up to multi-variable calculus), geography, writing, literature, reading, and history. I enjoy...
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Middle School Math
- Algebra
- College Business
- +45 subjects
Renee: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...PhD student in Literature at Duke University. I have been tutoring (and directing tutoring programs) for years and am looking forward to working with you to meet your goals! I have spent nearly every year since college tutoring in some capacity, including as a volunteer through my current church. I enjoy the challenge of discerning the best way for each particular student to understand and absorb information, and am always thrilled to see when they...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelors, History and Literature
- Duke - PHD, Literature
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- College English
- Writing
- Public Speaking
- +60 subjects
Gustav: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...each student, I focus first on organization: what we need to cover and a timeline to get to their goal. I'm a physician assistant student at Duke and hope to become a clinic director some day. In spare time outside of school , I write, play music, and kick it with friends. Most recently, I spent about a year in Peru and Ecuador working at a nonprofit clinic and freelancing as a writer. The next...
Education & Certification
- American University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Social Studies
- SAT Subject Test in United States History
- Public Speaking
- +53 subjects
Joshua: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...and French acquisition both domestically and abroad. Along with French, I have significant hours of study in university-level German. I am conversationally fluent in other languages such as: Spanish, Italian, Norwegian, and Mandarin Chinese. In addition to my foreign language study, I am certified to teach English to non-native English speakers (TESOL). Furthermore, I have a wide knowledge of various fields in linguistics such as: Phonetics/Phonology, Syntax, Sociolinguistics, Second Language Acquisition, and Romance Phonetics. As...
Education & Certification
- Mississippi State University - Bachelors, French/German
- Mississippi State University - Masters, French/Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Statistics
- College Economics
- German
- +67 subjects
David: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...school high school and university settings. I love being a part of student self-development and growth. Describe your experience working with students. I have a PhD in History of Religions. I am best able to tutor a wide range of course work in the humanities and social sciences. My favorite subjects are literature, writing, languages and history. I tailor my teaching style to the learning goals. I tend to be focused on an assessment of...
Education & Certification
- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Doctor of Philosophy, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Social Sciences
- ACT Math
- Theology
- +59 subjects
Joshua: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...illustrate difficult to learn concepts. My personal teaching philosophy is that I will do everything I can to help a student learn. If a student is more comfortable with visuals then I will focus on coming up with good visual examples, or if a student prefers quizzing I will develop custom quizzes. Whatever may be the case I will do anything I can to help the student learn. I am also an education researcher. I...
Education & Certification
- Furman University - Bachelors, Psychology
- Purdue University-Main Campus - Masters, Cognitive Psychology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- SAT Math
- GRE Verbal
- Statistics Graduate Level
- +18 subjects
Michelle: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...I enjoy it. Education has opened up so many doors for me, and this is largely because I was fortunate to have some amazing teachers growing up who made learning fun (or at the very least not miserable). My goal is to do the same for each one of the students who I work with, and find ways to make even the most abstract concepts or complex math problems "click" in a student's mind.... Individualization is key. Find a way to make it "click" for each person that I work with. For some, that means using sports analogies; for others it means creating color-coded diagrams; but the key is always to adapt my instructional approach to how a student learns.
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Business Administration, Exercise & Sport Science (Minor: Mathematics)
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Statistics
- AP Calculus AB
- Pre-Algebra
- +66 subjects
Arash: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
I am a PhD student in Civil Engineering and have more than 7 years of teaching experience.... My philosophy of teaching evolved from many years of teaching experience. As I reflect on my beliefs regarding teaching and learning, I find that my mission as a teacher is threefold: to promote positive learning; to spark learner enthusiasm for learning; and to provide a strong foundation for lifelong learning.... I will try to find out his/her understanding of the subject by asking some fundamental questions.
Education & Certification
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh - Bachelors, Civil Engineering
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh - PHD, Geotechnical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Math
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1
- Statistics
- +43 subjects
Asta: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...find beauty in the English language in addition to helping them achieve their college goals. I also love working with students on their college essays because that's when I feel I get to know my students the best, as we talk through dreams, aspirations, and life experiences. I view education as a skill; education is not around to help us learn specific things, but rather education teaches us how to learn. Outside the classroom, I'm...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Persuasive Writing
- Public Speaking
- College Biology
- +80 subjects
Alyssa: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...know where and how to find them. I believe that tutoring is most effective when a student comes to acknowledge and utilize the strategies that are best suited for their learning style, which they can then take with them into other subjects and in their future academic endeavors. Outside of the academic arena, I love to read, watch movies, spend too much money on craft supplies at Michael's, and volunteer with kids.... My teaching philosophy is that no two students are alike. We'll keep working until we find something that clicks for that student at that point in their education.
Education & Certification
- Texas A & M University-College Station - Bachelors, Psychology
- Texas State University-San Marcos - Current Grad Student, School Psychology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- MCAT
- Gifted
- ACT Math
- +42 subjects
Beverly: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...they are unable to meet with their teacher, clarify concepts the student needs more time on, explain concepts in alternative ways, and review the building blocks that the student needs to complete the tasks at hand. We'll work together so that your student gains skills and confidence. I've enjoyed working with preschoolers to middle schoolers, and high school students are a great group to interact with. Everyone has their own energy and personal story they...
Education & Certification
- NC State Univ. - Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GMAT
- LSAT
- Life Sciences
- +59 subjects
Jack: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...am passionate about teaching, because I recognize that many of the opportunities I am lucky enough to have had are because of what I have learned from my own teachers! I love to travel, and have worked in Casablanca and Cape Town. I am fluent in both English and French, and learning Russian! I especially like teaching French, Algebra, and Test Prep, because I think these open doors to new experiences for my students!
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- French
- SAT Math Prep Course
- Social Sciences
- +19 subjects
Julie: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...and an Educational Specialist degree from East Carolina University. I will also start work on my Ph.D. in the Spring of 2021. I have worked extensively in the field of education - from teaching special education to working as a consultant for the state department of public instruction. I am passionate about special education and reading as a subject area. As a lifelong learner, I greatly appreciate the importance of education. In my spare time...
Education & Certification
- James Madison University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh - Masters in Education, Special Education
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Special Education
- Learning Differences
- PRAXIS
- +4 subjects
Matt: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...Mathematics Department for three years, tutoring calculus, probability, statistics, and finite mathematics. I also tutored independently, tutoring middle school and high school students in Algebra I and II, Geometry, and Pre-Calculus. I love numbers, and want you to as well! Beyond my background in math, I have several other interests as well. I have been a musician since the sixth grade when I first started playing the tuba. I have a passion for volunteering and...
Education & Certification
- Stetson University - Bachelors, Mathematics; Nonprofit Administration
- Duke University - Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- AP Calculus BC
- Finite Mathematics
- College Economics
- +42 subjects
Kasey: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...college-level biology courses and specifically enjoy teaching cellular and molecular biology. I currently tutor high school and early college students looking to improve their understanding of scientific concepts. I love helping students set attainable goals for themselves and track their progress as they tackle skills and gain understanding of complex topics. Outside of the classroom, you can find me traveling the U.S. (and the world), spending time with friends and family, and running with my...
Education & Certification
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh - Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh - Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- AP Biology
- Graduate Test Prep
- Biology
- +11 subjects