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If you're getting ready to apply to a graduate school program, Varsity Tutors can get you set up with a Sacramento GRE course to help enhance your test prep studies. The GRE is a standardized admissions tests used by thousands of colleges and universities worldwide. Even if you're applying to a school where it's not required, they will likely take your score into consideration if you provide it. It's important to give them a good score to demonstrate your full potential.
When you sign up for a Varsity Tutors Sacramento GRE course, you'll meet with your expert instructor and classmates virtually over the internet. This provides a great deal of convenience and support. Why not give yourself every opportunity to excel in your GRE test prep?
What subjects will we study in a Sacramento GRE course?
The GRE is made up of three sections: Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning. There may also be an Experimental section that tests questions for possible future use, although that would be in with either the Verbal Reasoning or the Quantitative Reasoning section and not identified. There may also be a Research section at the end of the test, which serves the same purpose as the Experimental section. The Research section is located at the end of the test, identified, and optional.
The Analytical Writing section involves writing one response analyzing an issue and one analyzing an argument. You have 30 minutes to complete each full response, from reading the passage to checking for errors in your response. This section evaluates you on a number of skills, including your ability to support your points with reasons, examples, and evidence from the text. Your response should be focused, understandable, and concise.
The Verbal Reasoning test has two sections and you have a total of 60 minutes for both sections. You'll find questions on reading comprehension, text completion, and sentence equivalence. Your abilities to summarize a passage clearly and concisely, reach conclusions and infer meaning from text, and reason about a whole from parts are gauged in this section.
The Quantitative Reasoning test also has two sections, with a total time of 70 minutes. The questions involve arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis. These questions are designed to ascertain your proficiency in basic math, logical reasoning, and problem solving.
These are the subjects that will guide your Sacramento GRE course of study. Because you'll be working with a group of students in the same situation as you, certain concepts may be focused on in more detail. If a number of students find particular material overly challenging, your instructor may choose to spend more time covering that.
If you find that a topic the group seems to have no problem with is giving you trouble, you can request one-on-one assistance at any time. You'll have the opportunity to meet with your instructor to focus solely on getting you up to speed while working at your own pace. The GRE courses we connect you with are planned to help you in every way possible.
What are the benefits of studying in a group Sacramento GRE class from Varsity Tutors?
There are so many benefits to studying with a group led by a professional who knows the GRE inside and out and who has the skills necessary to effectively guide students in their test preparation. One important advantage is that an experienced and knowledgeable instructor is much more likely to be able to determine the areas you need to work on. It's very difficult to analyze your own learning deficiencies. In addition, an educator can then offer a variety of exercises designed especially to improve your knowledge retention and study process.
Preparing for the GRE requires more than content review. Standardized exams like this have a whole set of their own conventions, such as specific rules about what you can and cannot bring with you to the exam, what you should do if you don't know the answer to a question, and more.
As your Sacramento GRE class learns more about every detail of the test itself and the process on test day, you may feel any anxiety you may have had dissipating. That's because the thing we tend to fear most is the unknown. Once you're entirely familiar with the GRE, you may feel much more confident that you know what you'll be facing and that you'll be able to meet the exam head-on.
There are a variety of other test-taking strategies you can learn from your instructor and discuss with your classmates. Time management is important, so if you're finding your pace needs a pickup, you can obtain a few strategies and practice them between classes to see which ones work best for you. Your instructor can also help you learn to "speak GRE." The way questions are worded on standardized tests can be confusing, but by going over sample questions, your class could learn to recognize certain key words that alert you to what questions are asking.
How can I get started attending a Sacramento GRE class right away?
Varsity Tutors prides itself on giving you every convenience possible as you prepare for the GRE. We can set you up with either two- or four-week courses that run at various times of the day, so you can find a class that meets when it's convenient for you. New classes start each week, so you won't have to wait to begin your group GRE preparation.
Live, online classes are also highly convenient. You can study from anywhere you happen to be. If you're currently attending one of the many top Sacramento-area schools, like Sacramento State University or CSU Sacramento, you can study from your common room or dorm. You could study at CSU's Grumpy Mule Café, or on even outside in a park near you, assuming the weather complies.
Finally, we make it as simple as you can imagine to get signed up. Just contact Varsity Tutors today, answer a few questions about your needs, goals, and timeline, and we'll get you started with a Sacramento GRE prep course that meets your unique set of needs.

Deisha: Sacramento GRE course instructor
...clinical counseling. I believe I am patient, understanding and excellent at building foundations that will stay with you for a lifetime. I would love to help you with your educational pursuit and I will make sure that frustration is never felt again. It is my goal to make sure each individual student achieves their maximum potential, you are all super stars I am only here to remind you of this during your journey. Happy studying...
Education & Certification
- California State University-Sacramento - Bachelors, Social Work
- University of Southern California - Current Grad Student, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Music
- 3rd Grade Math
- 12th Grade
- +153 subjects

Joy: Sacramento GRE course instructor
...Studies, Associate of Science in Business, Associate of Science in Retail Management and Merchandising, Associate of Arts in Social Sciences, and Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences. In addition, I have three certifications which are ESL Teacher, TESOL, and TEFL. My experience with tutoring is a total of eighteen years that includes working with students in person and online. The subjects I tutor are English, Spanish, History, Study Skills, Science, Reading, Writing, Social...
Education & Certification
- Humphreys College-Stockton and Modesto Campuses - Bachelor of Science, Community Psychology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Algebra
- Elementary School Reading
- Elementary School
- +200 subjects

Drew: Sacramento GRE course instructor
I believe math can and should be fun to learn. Whether it's terrible math jokes, bad math raps, or a video online that demonstrates the Pythagorean Theorem using Star Wars characters, it's always an interesting time learning from me!
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada-Reno - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- PRAXIS
- AP Calculus AB
- Test Prep
- +14 subjects

Chloe: Sacramento GRE course instructor
...at NYU in 2018. I have extensive experience tutoring K12 reading, writing, and literature, as well as both SAT and GRE test preparation in the Critical Reading, Verbal, and Writing portions of the exams. I also have experience with the SAT Subject Test in Literature and the AP Art History exam. I am extremely passionate about English and the language arts, and love being able to help students achieve their best in these subjects while...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor in Arts, Asian American Studies
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- PSAT Writing Skills
- Elementary School Writing
- AP Art History
- +30 subjects

Jonathan: Sacramento GRE course instructor
I graduated from Davidson College in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. I earned my masters in 2009 from Wake Forest University in Business Administration and Management. My goal here is to help anyone who genuinely wants to learn and prepare themselves for success in education and in life. I enjoy golf and travel.
Education & Certification
- Davidson College - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
- Wake Forest University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- ISEE-Middle Level Quantitative Reasoning
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1
- AP Macroeconomics
- +54 subjects

Akiva: Sacramento GRE course instructor
...helping students to cultivate a deep love of, and appreciation for, literature through various state-of-the-art teaching strategies. Ultimately, I am a passionate learner for life. Studying any subject involves both student and instructor in confidence-building conversations about information which students may wish to understand, intellectually as well as emotionally. I am, therefore, a proponent of non-confrontational learning and use a variety of methods to not only encourage discussion on the issues a course presents my...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Philosophy, History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
- Western New Mexico University - Master of Arts, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Algebra
- PCAT Writing
- ESL/ELL
- +99 subjects

David: Sacramento GRE course instructor
...math to graduate school research projects. My specialties are Writing, History, Test Preparation and Social Sciences. I strongly believe that the key to educational success is for students to take ownership of the material and to accomplish teachers to make learning personal. I strive to understand each students' unique strengths and struggles and tailor my presentation to their needs. I earned my B.A. from Colorado College in International Political Economy. I have a Masters of...
Education & Certification
- Colorado College - Bachelors, International Political Economy
- Pepperdine University - Masters, Master of Public Policy
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- College Essays
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Test Prep
- +71 subjects

Ben: Sacramento GRE course instructor
...reading, and solving puzzles and problems. I try to have fun and be grateful every day. I enjoy my day job as an IT Specialist with Peace Corps, a federal agency whose values I share and whose work I love. My goal as a tutor is to help students discover their individual path to learning. Students do this by identifying their motivations, strengths and goals. Learning is about exploration, discovery, and growth so it should...
Education & Certification
- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Marketing
- Carnegie Mellon University - Masters, Public Policy and Management
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Languages
- Spanish 3
- Pre-Algebra
- +37 subjects

Courtney: Sacramento GRE course instructor
...on to get my Ph.D. in Sociology. Helping others learn brings me great joy, and Ive had the privilege of teaching people from a variety of ages and backgrounds. I was a supplemental instructor for the Statistical Analysis course at Augsburg College and also served as a tutor through the Academic Skills Office there. I have tutored high schoolers at the MN Internship Center and worked with students of all ages from elementary schoolers to...
Education & Certification
- Augsburg College - Bachelors, Sociology w/minor in Spanish
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills
- Statistics
- IB Social and Cultural Anthropology SL
- +122 subjects

John: Sacramento GRE course instructor
I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is allowed to understand the material rather than be lectured at, they're more likely to do well in the future.
Education & Certification
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
- University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- ACT
- College Math
- Polish
- +107 subjects