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Lukas

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Lukas

Master's/Graduate
Lukas's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Algebra
Elementary School Math

Certified Teacher. Hi! My name is Lukas Brazdeikis and I have a strong background in computer science, physics, math, and designing course material. I will help your student learn as effectively as I can while also showing them the practical value of the knowledge they learn. I recently graduated f...

Education

Duke University

Master's/Graduate

Elizabeth

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Elizabeth

AM
Elizabeth's other Tutor Subjects
SAT Reading
College Essays
Writing
Reading

Hi, really nice to meet you! I have 10 years experience teaching GRE. I taught GRE and GMAT as an Adjunct Professor at American University for 3 years, which enhanced my ability to create a standardized GRE itinerary for the classroom. I have taught GRE at Varsity Tutors for 5 years, in person and v...

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Vanderbilt University

AM

Robert

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Robert

Master's/Graduate
Robert's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Algebra
Elementary School Math
Elementary Statistics

I graduated from The University of Virginia in 2019. I received my Bachelor of Science in Commerce with a concentration in finance. I also received my masters in city planning from the University of Pennsylvania in 2023. I have spent many years tutoring the GRE, with a strength in GRE Quant. I also ...

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Master's/Graduate

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Bachelor

Dariel

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Dariel

MS
Dariel's other Tutor Subjects
Statistics
Middle School Math
Geometry
Algebra

Entrepreneur by day, educator by night. Have a burning passion for education that's hotter than the sun, which is over 27 million degrees Farenheit (F). Been teaching for 3 years across 2 different universities, 2 states, 100+ students, 10+ majors and 500+ subjects. I am most passionate about th...

Education

Florida International University

MS

University of Virginia Darden School of Business

MS

Mary

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Mary

Master's/Graduate
Mary's other Tutor Subjects
8th-12th Grade AP Statistics
8th-10th Grade Calculus
8th-10th Grade Algebra
College Essays

As a Master of Science student in Marketing Science at Columbia Business School and a Bachelor's in Management graduate from the London School of Economics, I bring both academic rigor and real-world insight to my tutoring. With two years of professional marketing experience, I love connecting textb...

Education

Columbia University

Master's/Graduate

Vaibhav

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Vaibhav

Undergraduate Degree
Vaibhav's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math

Hello, my name is Vaibhav Sharma and I am a recent graduate of the University of Pittsburgh. I majored in neuroscience and chemistry and while I was in college I spent my time volunteering at local hospitals and researching novel neuroscience techniques. I will attend medical school at Geisinger Com...

Education

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Undergraduate Degree

Marcos Berrios

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Marcos Berrios

Undergraduate Degree
Marcos's other Tutor Subjects
Cell Biology
Molecular Biology
AP Biology
Genetics

Embarking on the journey of education can be an exciting and equally anxiety provoking endeavor. There are many exams to take, projects to complete, and deadlines to meet. This is in no way an easy journey but it is a worthwhile one. A journey that will see you grow into your true potential. Wheneve...

Education

Mercy College

Undergraduate Degree

Syed Farasat

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Syed Farasat

Master's/Graduate
Syed's other Tutor Subjects
Applied Mathematics
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB

As a graduate student in Artificial Intelligence at Western University with a bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from LUMS, I bring a rich and multidisciplinary perspective to tutoring. My journey spans engineering, mathematics, computer science, creative writing, and the ar...

Education

University Of Western Ontario

Master's/Graduate

Lahore University of Management Sciences

Bachelor

Irina

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Irina

Undergraduate Degree
Irina's other Tutor Subjects
Arithmetic
Middle School Math
Elementary Math
Geometry

I am a personable and enthusiastic educator with more than a decade of tutoring and classroom teaching experience. I started as a peer tutor in high school and continued working as a tutor and Teaching Assistant in college. After receiving a degree in Biochemistry from NYU, I joined the Peace Corps,...

Education

New York University

Undergraduate Degree

Kate

Certified Tutor

Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580

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The GMAT Verbal section tests three core skills: Reading Comprehension, Critical Reasoning, and Sentence Correction. You'll encounter 36 questions across these areas in 65 minutes, with scores ranging from 0-60. Each question type requires different strategies—reading comprehension focuses on understanding complex passages, critical reasoning tests logical analysis, and sentence correction evaluates grammar and clarity. Understanding the distinct demands of each question type is essential for developing an effective study approach.

Score improvement varies based on your starting point and study effort, but most students see meaningful gains within 4-12 weeks of focused preparation. Students who work with tutors often improve 5-10 points on the 0-60 scale by identifying weak areas, learning test-specific strategies, and practicing with real GMAT questions. Your improvement depends on consistent practice, honest assessment of your weaknesses, and targeted work on the question types that challenge you most.

Timing is one of the biggest challenges on GMAT Verbal—you have roughly 1 minute 45 seconds per question, which requires strategic decision-making. Expert tutors help you develop pacing strategies like identifying which question types you solve fastest, learning when to skip and come back, and practicing timed drills to build speed without sacrificing accuracy. Working through full-length practice tests under timed conditions is critical for building the rhythm and confidence you need on test day.

The best way to pinpoint your weaknesses is to take a full-length practice test, then analyze your results by question type—not just overall score. Track which question types you miss most frequently, which ones take you longest, and where you're guessing versus confident. Tutors can help you dig into the patterns behind your mistakes, whether it's misreading passages, falling for trap answers, or struggling with complex grammar. Once you identify your specific weak areas, you can focus your study time strategically rather than reviewing everything equally.

Most students benefit from 4-12 weeks of focused preparation, with 5-10 hours per week of study time. Your timeline depends on your starting score, target score, and how quickly you learn test-specific strategies. If you're juggling work or other commitments in Charleston, personalized tutoring can help you maximize efficiency by focusing on your specific weaknesses rather than spending time on areas you've already mastered.

Test anxiety often stems from unfamiliarity with question formats or uncertainty about your preparation. Building confidence through repeated practice with real GMAT questions, timed drills, and full-length tests helps normalize the test experience. Tutors also teach mental strategies like staying present during the test, managing time pressure, and recovering from difficult questions without letting them derail your momentum. Many students find that knowing they've worked through hundreds of similar questions before test day significantly reduces anxiety.

Your first session typically includes taking a diagnostic practice test or reviewing your recent GMAT results to understand your baseline. Tutors will assess which question types challenge you most, identify patterns in your mistakes, and discuss your target score and timeline. Together, you'll create a personalized study plan focused on your specific weaknesses, so your preparation time is spent efficiently on the areas that will move your score.

Look for tutors with strong GMAT scores (typically 90th percentile or higher on the Verbal section), proven experience helping students improve their scores, and deep knowledge of test-specific strategies for each question type. Expert tutors understand not just the content but the psychology of the test—why wrong answers are tempting, how to avoid common traps, and how to approach questions strategically. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who combine subject expertise with the ability to teach test-taking skills effectively.

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