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Varsity Tutors can connect prospective graduate students with Seattle GRE prep resources and help you get an efficient start to studying for that particular graduate school entrance exam. We know how important the test is and we want to help you to strengthen your understanding of the academic concepts necessary to reach towards your goals . Whether you're looking for a Seattle GRE tutor for one-on-one instruction or you are more comfortable with a program that mimics more of a traditional classroom, we can get you enrolled in a Seattle GRE prep class.
It doesn't matter if you're a working professional who has chosen to go back to school, or an undergraduate student who wants to continue your education. Whether you're applying for graduate programs at Seattle Pacific University or the University of Washington Graduate School, it's a great idea to study with help before you sit down and take the exam. Admissions boards at many schools look at your exam scores to weigh whether or not they think you'll succeed in their programs.
What does Seattle GRE prep include?
This 3.75 hour exam examines a variety of skills, like how effectively you can maintain a coherent discussion in the Analytical Writing section, how well you can draw meaning from context in the Verbal Reasoning section, and how efficiently you can use logical reasoning and problem solving skills to find the answers to questions. If you're just starting to study, you may want to seek support through a Seattle GRE tutor or a Seattle GRE prep class.
There are three scored sections in the GRE exam, and two that are unscored. The scored sections are Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning. The two unscored sections are an Experimental section, and a Research section.
You'll have just under four hours to complete the entire exam. When you work with a Seattle GRE tutor, you may gain an understanding of what the test looks like, and what you can expect to see when you sit down to take it. Let's start by diving into the Quantitative Reasoning section.
The Quantitative Reasoning section is split into two subsections with 20 questions. Data analysis, basic math skills, arithmetic, pre-algebra and geometry are the concepts you'll be tested on. You'll see three types of questions: numeric entry, quantitative comparison, and multiple-choice. You'll be asked to choose the best answer from the multiple-choice questions, and there could be more than one correct answer.
In the Verbal Reasoning section, where there are two subsections with 20 questions, you'll find that it covers reading comprehension, sentence equivalence, and test completion. To determine your level of reading comprehension, you'll have to read a passage and answer questions. There will be ten passages per test, and maybe up to six questions about each passage. In the sentence equivalence section, you'll get a sentence with partial information and you'll be asked to choose the best possible answer to complete the sentence. For test completion, you can expect to be asked to choose the best answer (from up to five options) for blank spots in short passages.
In the Analytical Writing section, you'll be directed to analyze an issue, as well as a task. You'll have 30 minutes to complete each of those. This portion of the exam looks at how well you can express complicated concepts and provide examples and reasons to support your ideas. It'll also test how you evaluate information given, and whether you can keep the discussion of a topic focused and clear.
Two unscored sections allow test designers to float potential questions for future exams. The Experimental section, if it is included, will be embedded in the Verbal Reasoning or Quantitative Reasoning sections. You will not get clear identification of that section's inclusion. If there's a research section, it will be identified and may take the place of the Experimental section. The Research section is optional.
What are the benefits of Seattle GRE prep?
There are a couple of different ways that you can get started with Seattle GRE preparation. The two methods are one-on-one instruction with a Seattle GRE tutor or a Seattle GRE prep class with other students who are also getting ready for their GRE. Both methods have benefits and sometimes students may find it helpful to combine both models of academic coaching services. At Varsity Tutors, we can help you find what you need in either method, or even a combination of the two.
For individuals who prefer a group-like setting where you can bounce ideas off of others and have focused discussions, taking part in a Seattle GRE prep class online with our Live Learning platform is a great start. Interacting with other students can help you strengthen your understanding of complicated topics that you struggle with, whether that's Quantitative Reasoning, or the Analytical Writing section. This model allows more flexibility than people might expect. You can take your classes wherever you're comfortable, as long as you have internet access, and you can choose from two-week or four-week classes. There are new sessions each week, so there's no worrying about having to join a class that's already in progress.
For those who prefer individual attention, we can connect you with a Seattle GRE prep tutor. This mode of study also has quite a bit of flexibility. There are two ways to meet with your academic coach: in person in an agreed-upon location, or via the internet, through the Live Learning Platform. Your instructor will get to know you starting with your very first session, and they'll create a schedule that accommodates your life and theirs, as well as a set of lessons that you can adjust and modify as needed. Their plan will help you to focus on the tougher topics, and still highlight the subjects you're strong in. They'll find strategies that work with your learning style, and your academic strengths and weaknesses.
How can I find help for Seattle GRE preparation?
There is a simple way to find Seattle GRE prep: reach out to Varsity Tutors. Our educational consultants are eager to help you find the best model of academic support that is right for you, whether that's a Seattle GRE prep course, or one-on-one instruction.

Josh: Seattle GRE test prep instructor
...of Music) from the University of Washington in 2012, and am now completing my D.M.A. at UW as well. All of my degrees are in music composition, a field that allows me to interpret and describe ideas that intrigue me in creative ways using sound. That said, I still have a secret crush on math and science, and I love exploring and analyzing languages and the written word. (In fact, much of the music I...
Education & Certification
- Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Music, Concentration in Composition
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Masters, Music Composition
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Music
- ACT English
- IB Music HL
- +42 subjects

Ruth: Seattle GRE test prep instructor
...all the different kinds of diversity in our world. A graduate of Smith College, Ruth has worked as a teacher in a variety of community-based settings. She spent one year as a Fulbright teacher at Northern (Arctic) Federal University in Arkhangelsk, Russia, teaching English and growing international friendships. Since returning to Pittsburgh in 2012, she has taught and mentored at-risk kids and youth at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, and Best of...
Education & Certification
- Smith College - Bachelors, Comparative Literature / Russian Civilization
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- English
- Writing
- Literature
- +27 subjects

Katie: Seattle GRE test prep instructor
...being working with Varsity Tutors as a way to become involved with my community. I recently took the GREs and was admitted to UW's Master's of Social Work program, so the stress and anxiety of standardized test taking is fresh in my memory. For students preparing to take the SATs, ACTs, or GREs - I feel your pain! Together we can work through the daunting process of analyzing your areas of strength and opportunities for...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, International Relations, Minors in Spanish and Creative Writing
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Current Grad Student, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Spanish 1
- College Level American History
- Study Skills and Organization
- +52 subjects

Connor: Seattle GRE test prep instructor
...soon-to-be student in Boston University's graduate school of education for mental health counseling and sports psychology. Suffice to say, I enjoy learning, but I'm also active in athletics and love attending concerts and music festivals. I want you to be the best academic version of yourself. I want to teach you in a way that maximizes your retention and your understanding of the problem. I'm comfortable teaching psychology and US history, but I excel most...
Education & Certification
- Loyola Marymount University - Bachelors, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- IB Psychology HL
- Math
- Graduate Test Prep
- +52 subjects

Sejal: Seattle GRE test prep instructor
...in New York. I chose to do a one-year intensive program in Environmental Science & Policy to get the most out of my time in graduate school and immerse myself in my classes, the university, and the city. Previously, I graduated from Tufts University with a Bachelor of Science in both Environmental Studies and Geology. I am a PADI certified Divemaster and I’ve been scuba diving all over the world. I have spent time working...
Education & Certification
- Tufts University - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Studies and Geology
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters, Public Administration
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- AP Environmental Science
- Writing
- SAT Reading
- +63 subjects

Georgia: Seattle GRE test prep instructor
...anthropology and geography and a minor in religious studies. I recently applied to the University of Washington to get my master's in middle eastern studies. Currently, I am studying Arabic through an online program offered by Oregon State University. I am fortunate to have had many different kinds of tutoring experiences. I volunteered in Quito, Ecuador with a non-profit daycare facility for at-risk youth. My duties included reading with children in English and helping them...
Education & Certification
- California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo - Bachelor of Science, Anthropology and Geography, minor in Religious Studies
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- IB Social and Cultural Anthropology HL
- SAT Reading
- AP US History
- +98 subjects

Jeffrey: Seattle GRE test prep instructor
...an undergraduate at the University of Washington. As a tutor, I believe that test preparation is a solvable problem, and I am excited about using my solutions to help students achieve their goals. Preparing for a standardized test can feel overwhelming. But you really can be prepared. Careful, concept-oriented preparation can help ensure that students don’t run into anything radically new on exam day. My preparation strategy aims to give students the instruction they need...
Education & Certification
- University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- SAT Writing and Language
- Test Prep
- English
- +34 subjects

Nitara: Seattle GRE test prep instructor
My focus in tutoring is on critical, analytical, and essay writing skills, literature, and Spanish language . I hold a master's in International Education, along with an undergraduate double major in English and History, and have worked for several years as an education consultant and researcher.
Education & Certification
- Vassar College - Bachelors, English and History
- Stanford University - Masters, Education
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- College Application Essays
- High School Writing
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +21 subjects

Kevin: Seattle GRE test prep instructor
...Chemical Engineering in 2012 and will be returning to the UW to pursue a PharmD degree in 2013. I have been tutoring for six years, both informally and through organizations such as UW and Bellevue College. I like teaching and continue to tutor because I enjoy helping students improve. I believe anyone can learn math and science. I work with my students to help them understand not only how to solve problems, but also the...
Education & Certification
- University of Washington - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Calculus
- GRE Verbal Reasoning
- SAT Mathematics
- +27 subjects

Karen: Seattle GRE test prep instructor
...teaching high school and community college courses. I taught all levels of math, science, economics, and statistics. In addition, I have many years of experience tutoring students in many of the nationwide standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT and Advanced Placement Calculus and Physics. I work hard to make complex and challenging material accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of students. At all levels, I encourage both the hesitant and...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Economics, minor Math and Statistics
- University of California-Berkeley - Masters, Masters of Business Administration
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- SAT Mathematics
- High School English
- Algebra 3/4
- +87 subjects

Allison: Seattle GRE test prep instructor
...of Washington. Before that, I studied Geography and Political Science at the George Washington University in Washington, DC. Up next: law school! So far I've been accepted to Duke, Georgetown and Harvard, but I'm waiting to hear back from a few more schools before I make my final decision about where to go. I've taken the SAT, GRE, and the LSAT, so I'm a pro when it comes to standardized tests. I got bitten by...
Education & Certification
- George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Geography, Political Science
- University of Washington - Master of Arts, Geography
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- College Essays
- English
- LSAT Logical Reasoning
- +17 subjects

Marianna: Seattle GRE test prep instructor
...of Texas at Austin in 2008, followed by a Master’s in Visual Culture from Illinois State University in 2008. Seeking a more global perspective as well as teaching experience, I then taught ESL in Seoul, South Korea from 2013 to 2014. In Seoul, I taught and tutored students of all ages and loved helping them grow and learn at their own pace. When I returned to the United States to live in beautiful Seattle, I...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, Art History
- Illinois State University - Master of Arts, Visual Culture
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GRE Verbal
- High School English
- Writing
- +19 subjects

Jack: Seattle GRE test prep instructor
...I recently moved to Seattle to start a job with Habitat for Humanity working as a Construction Volunteer Lead. I pursued engineering because I enjoy using math and critical thinking to solve complex problems. I am also currently studying for the GRE so that I may apply for grad school next fall. I enjoy all things active. I played ultimate frisbee for my university's club team and hope to find another team to play for...
Education & Certification
- Iowa State University - Bachelors, Civil Engineering
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- IB Mathematical Studies
- College Algebra
- Trigonometry
- +21 subjects

Erica: Seattle GRE test prep instructor
...graduate degrees in Law and Chinese (JD/MA) from the University of Michigan. My undergraduate major was in Law and Society, with a minor in politics. I have always been interested in teaching and tutoring. I participated in peer tutoring programs in middle school, taught and tutored third grade Hebrew and B'nai Mitzvah students in high school, participated in a program teaching Spanish at a local elementary school in college, and spent the year after college...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin - Bachelor in Arts, Law and Society
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Juris Doctor, Law
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- LSAT Logical Reasoning
- Other
- AP Comparative Government and Politics
- +38 subjects

Tracey: Seattle GRE test prep instructor
...teacher inspired me to enter an essay contest and my essay was picked as the winner! I've always been an amateur poet (and by amateur, I do mean amateur) an avid storyteller. I earned my Bachelor's degree in English with an Education minor and my Master's in Professional Writing and Literature. Since then, I've spent most of the last two decades teaching students to read, write, analyze and think critically. I especially love working with...
Education & Certification
- Old Dominion University - Bachelors, English
- Old Dominion University - Masters, Professional Writing and Literature
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GMAT Analytical Writing Assessment
- World Literature
- GRE Subject Tests
- +64 subjects

Wesley: Seattle GRE test prep instructor
...I specialize in reading and writing skills and have an BA in English from the University of Virginia and an MA in English from Western Washington University. I've tutored all ages from subjects ranging from math to geology to, again, English, and I taught six quarters of college English at WWU. I ask that you: -Ask questions! This is the number one missed opportunity for students at all levels. This will directly assist your own...
Education & Certification
- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelors, English
- Western Washington University - Masters, English
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- ACT Reading
- History
- Earth Science
- +36 subjects

Beth: Seattle GRE test prep instructor
...Schools. My specialties are Language Arts and English Language Learners (ESL), and I am proficient in all subjects of the SAT, ACT, and GRE. When I was in high school, I earned a National Merit Scholarship. I have been tutoring adults since I was an undergraduate, and I have also tutored older elementary school students, middle school students, and high school students. Most of my students are aiming for scores that will help them get...
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University - Bachelor in Arts, English Editing
- Western Washington University - Bachelors, Secondary Education
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GRE Quantitative Reasoning
- Test Prep
- ACT Math
- +18 subjects

Nur: Seattle GRE test prep instructor
...have been tutoring students for the past couple of years. I majored in English literature and minored in French, so humanities subjects (including reading and writing for test prep) are especially fun for me. (Though I am very comfortable teaching math as well). I spent my junior year abroad: first in Montpellier, France, studying French literature and art history, then at the University of Cambridge, studying Shakespeare! I love to travel, and hope to do...
Education & Certification
- Pomona College - Bachelors, English Literature
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- SAT Subject Test in Literature
- LSAT Essay Section
- French 3
- +40 subjects

Samuel: Seattle GRE test prep instructor
...Santa Barbara, CA in comparative religions. I have also taken classes in the University of London's Centre for Development, Environment and Policy in sustainable development through the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS). In addition I am a n award-wining author in two categories, (Adult short topic and Children's Lit.). Subjects I have taught include history, Theory of Knowledge (IB), IB biology, earth sciences, IB environmental science, geography, religion, IB philosophy, literature, anthropology, archaeology,...
Education & Certification
- Westmont College - Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Religions
- University of Leicester, UK - Master of Science, Archaeology and Heritage
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- IB Geography
- High School Level American History
- IB Biology SL
- +60 subjects

Dezmond: Seattle GRE test prep instructor
...in Environmental Biology. I first started tutoring during my gap year between high school and college when I helped build a local tutoring service with a friend. Even though that tutoring service is no longer operational, I continued to tutor students throughout my time at Columbia. As a tutor, I understand that each student is unique. Instead of doing to same routine, I like to develop a tutoring strategy that caters to each students' strengths...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Environmental Biology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Differential Equations
- ACT
- Biostatistics
- +64 subjects