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11+ years
Scoring 770 on her own Quantitative section, Elizabeth knows the GRE math isn't about advanced concepts — it's about recognizing which arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or data analysis principle a question is really testing beneath its wording. She taught GRE prep as an adjunct professor at American U...
Vanderbilt University
AM
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Between a biochemistry degree and a master's in biology, Thomas has run enough statistical analyses and quantitative problem sets to recognize the GRE Quant section for what it is — recycled algebra, ratios, geometry, and data interpretation dressed up in deliberately tricky phrasing. He teaches acr...
Columbia University in the City of New York
AM
Dartmouth College
AM
Certified Tutor
6+ years
My teaching philosophy is focused on a single objective - that students learn. I have a Ph.D. in Criminology from the University of Pennsylvania and a J.D. from Temple Law School. My GRE score was a 326, and my LSAT score was a 173. I've tutored over 60 students through Varsity Tutors. I'm co...
University of Pennsylvania
PhD
Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary
PhD
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Having taught high school math abroad through the Peace Corps and later completed quantitative coursework in her MPH at Emory, Irina has cycled through the exact algebra, ratios, and data analysis concepts the GRE Quant section recycles — multiple times, in multiple contexts. She's especially sharp ...
New York University
Undergraduate Degree
Certified Tutor
12+ years
I am a graduate of Grinnell College, a private liberal arts college located in Grinnell, Iowa. I have a Bachelor of the Arts in Computer Science from Grinnell's Department of Math and Computer Science. Since graduation I have tutored students of a wide variety of ages and background in a number of...
Grinnell College
AB
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Hello, my name is Destiny and I graduated from Howard University. I majored in Psychology with a minor in Biology and Administration of Justice. One of the most important lessons I've learned from school is the value of asking for help. This can be the difference between simply memorizing some facts...
Howard University
BS
Certified Tutor
15+ years
Reviews from students: "I loved how you explained math. You were able to explain formulas so they made sense and it was engaging. Thank you for making math interesting." - Ferol Conklin "I have published over 20 articles, and no one has ever edited my articles as thoroughly or as helpfully as you...
University
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Mimi
I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all su...
Harvard University
Masters in Education, Education
Dartmouth College
B.A.
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Aaron
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...
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Duke University
Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Nina
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 ...
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
Certified Tutor
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...
Harvard University
PHD, Education
Wesleyan University
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Certified Tutor
Michelle
I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medici...
Baylor College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, M.D.
Rice University
Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Certified Tutor
Liz
I am a graduate of Washington University in St Louis, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with minors in Humanities and Anthropology. Since graduation, I have worked as a tutor, teacher, and director of tutors at a charter public middle school in Boston. During this time I also received ...
Simmons College
Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts in History (minors in Humanities and Anthropology)
Certified Tutor
Charles
I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best descr...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Solange
I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campu...
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Score improvement depends on your starting point and study commitment, but most students see meaningful gains with focused preparation. Many students improve by 5-10 points on the 170-point scale within 8-12 weeks of consistent practice with personalized instruction. The key is identifying your specific weak areas—whether that's geometry, algebra, or data interpretation—and targeting those gaps systematically.
The Quantitative section gives you roughly 1.5 minutes per question, which requires strategic pacing. Effective test-takers prioritize easier questions to build confidence and secure points, then tackle harder problems with remaining time. Tutors can help you practice this balance through timed drills and teach you when to skip strategically—a crucial skill many students overlook.
Students typically struggle with three areas: word problems that require translating English into equations, data interpretation questions that involve multiple steps, and geometry problems that demand spatial reasoning. Many also underestimate the importance of understanding *why* an answer is correct rather than just getting the right number. Personalized instruction helps you address your specific stumbling blocks instead of studying generic content.
Practice tests are essential—they reveal your pacing weaknesses, identify content gaps, and build test-day confidence. The official ETS GRE practice tests are the most realistic; working through these under timed conditions shows exactly where you need improvement. A tutor can review your practice test results to pinpoint patterns in your mistakes and adjust your study plan accordingly.
Your first session focuses on assessment and goal-setting. A tutor will review your baseline score, discuss your target score and timeline, and work through a few sample problems to understand your thinking process. This helps identify whether you're struggling with content knowledge, test strategy, or test anxiety—each requires a different approach.
Most students benefit from 8-12 weeks of focused preparation, dedicating 5-10 hours per week to Quantitative work. If you're starting from a lower baseline or aiming for a top score, 3-4 months may be more realistic. A tutor can help you create a realistic timeline based on your starting point, target score, and other commitments.
Test anxiety often stems from feeling unprepared or uncertain about question formats. Building confidence through repeated practice with real GRE questions and timed drills helps significantly. Tutors also teach breathing and pacing strategies to stay calm under pressure, and can help you distinguish between genuine knowledge gaps and anxiety-driven mistakes.
Look for tutors with strong math backgrounds, proven experience teaching GRE Quantitative, and familiarity with the test's unique question formats and strategies. Ideally, they've helped multiple students improve their scores and can explain their teaching approach clearly. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in GRE prep and understand the specific challenges Portland students face.
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