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Jacob

Certified Tutor

Jacob

Bachelors in Literature
Jacob's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Quantitative Reasoning
PSAT Writing Skills

I am eager to help students thrive because I'm still very much a student myself, and will be for the foreseeable future. Though I enjoyed my time as an undergraduate student in Literature, and learned quite a bit during my time at Vanderbilt, there's still more work to be done. I am working towards ...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Bachelors in Literature

Test Scores
ACT
35
Asta

Certified Tutor

Asta

Bachelor in Arts in Political Science
Asta's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math

I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my undergraduate degree in political science. Right after graduation, I worked as an academic and test prep tutor as well as admissions consultant in Hong Kong. For the past two years, I worked with a number of students to help prepare th...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts in Political Science

Test Scores
SAT
1530
ACT
35
Aaron

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Aaron

Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Aaron's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus 2
Calculus
Algebra

I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old e...

Education

The University of Texas at Dallas

Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering

Duke University

Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1530
Ethan

Certified Tutor

Ethan

Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science and Public Policy
Ethan's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra

I am not teaching or grading papers, I can usually be found playing some brass instrument or another, umpiring baseball, trying out a new recipe in the kitchen, or spending far too much time on Netflix.

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science and Public Policy

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1510
ACT
36
Sherry

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Sherry

Bachelor's degree in psychology and linguistics
Sherry's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, with a bachelor's degree in psychology and linguistics. Currently, I am pursuing a master's degree in speech-language pathology at Teachers College, Columbia University. In the past, I have worked as a teacher's aide in a public school classroom, a mento...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor's degree in psychology and linguistics

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600
Michelle

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Michelle

Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering
Michelle's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Cell Biology
Molecular Biology

I'm a recent PhD graduate in Bioengineering in the Boston area. My thesis involved nanoparticles and bacterial infections, but as a biomedical engineer I've had training in circuits, mechanics, some programming, chemistry and biology. Tutoring for me is a collaborative effort, following a problem-ba...

Education

University of Iowa

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Northeastern University

Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
32
Nina

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Nina

Masters in biostatistics
Nina's other Tutor Subjects
Statistics Graduate Level
Statistics
Calculus
Algebra

I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant ...

Education

Columbia University

Masters in biostatistics

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences (focus in neurobiology)

Columbia University in the City of New York

Current Grad Student, Biostatistics

Test Scores
SAT
1550
Catherine

Certified Tutor

Catherine

PHD, History
Catherine's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math
Elementary Math

I am a graduate student in the humanities who is lucky enough to teach, read, and write for a living. I am passionately committed to educational access and helping young people reach their full potential. It has been my privilege to work with dozens of bright and talented students over the years, ra...

Education

Stanford University

PHD, History

Princeton University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1590
Tom

Certified Tutor

Tom

PHD, American Studies
Tom's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Geometry
Calculus

I am a firm believer that clear, precise communication between student and tutor makes for a productive and fulfilling learning experience. When I work with students, I strive to listen carefully to find out exactly where they are struggling, and to impart corresponding strategies clearly and concis...

Education

Boston University

PHD, American Studies

Harvard University

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1520
Reid

Certified Tutor

Reid

PHD, Education
Reid's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults...

Education

Harvard University

PHD, Education

Wesleyan University

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Test Scores
ACT
32

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Score improvement depends on your starting point and study commitment, but most students see meaningful gains within 8-12 weeks of focused preparation. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction helps identify your specific weaknesses—whether that's vocabulary, reading comprehension, or logical reasoning—so tutoring targets what will have the biggest impact on your score. Many students improve by 5-10 points on the Verbal section, though your individual progress will depend on your baseline score and how actively you engage with practice between sessions.

The GRE Verbal section tests three core skills: reading comprehension, text completion, and sentence equivalence—each with its own difficulty. Many students struggle with the dense academic passages and the need to understand nuanced vocabulary in context, not just memorize word lists. Pacing is another major challenge; you have about 1.5 minutes per question, which doesn't leave much room for second-guessing. A tutor can help you develop efficient strategies for each question type and build the stamina needed to maintain focus through the entire section.

Start by taking a diagnostic practice test to identify your specific weak areas—some students need vocabulary and reading skills, while others struggle primarily with logical reasoning or pacing. Once you know where you stand, a tutor can prioritize the highest-impact areas first, typically working on reading comprehension strategies and foundational vocabulary before moving into advanced techniques. This targeted approach is much more efficient than generic test prep and helps you build confidence quickly.

Practice tests are essential—they're the best way to simulate test conditions, identify patterns in your mistakes, and build the stamina needed for test day. You should aim to take full-length practice tests every 1-2 weeks during your preparation, and a tutor can help you analyze your results to spot trends (like consistently missing inference questions or timing out on passages). The official GRE practice tests are the most reliable since they use actual test questions, and reviewing them with a tutor helps you understand not just what you got wrong, but why.

Effective strategies include active reading (annotating key points and author's tone), understanding passage structure before diving into questions, and learning to distinguish between main ideas and supporting details. The GRE often tests your ability to make inferences and understand implicit relationships, not just recall facts, so strategic reading is more important than reading speed. A tutor can teach you how to read efficiently for the GRE's specific demands and help you practice until these strategies become automatic.

Test anxiety often stems from uncertainty about question formats or feeling unprepared, both of which tutoring directly addresses. When you work through practice questions repeatedly with a tutor, you build familiarity and confidence—you stop being surprised by what the test throws at you. Tutors also teach time-management and pacing techniques that reduce the panic of running out of time, and they help you develop a mindset of strategic guessing when needed rather than freezing on difficult questions.

Most students benefit from 8-12 weeks of consistent preparation, typically meeting with a tutor 1-2 times per week while completing independent practice in between sessions. Your specific timeline depends on your target score, starting point, and how much time you can dedicate to studying outside of tutoring sessions. A tutor can help you create a realistic study schedule that builds toward your test date and adjusts based on your progress.

Not necessarily—while vocabulary is important, the GRE tests your ability to understand words in context and make educated guesses based on word roots and sentence structure. A strategic approach focuses on high-frequency GRE words (roughly 500-1000 key words) and teaches you how to decode unfamiliar words rather than memorizing endless lists. A tutor can help you build vocabulary efficiently through spaced repetition and context-based learning, which is far more effective than cramming word lists.

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