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6+ years
Jeffrey
Most GRE Analytical Writing prep overemphasizes vocabulary and polish, but the real challenge is spotting logical gaps in an argument prompt and responding with structured reasoning in 30 minutes flat. Jeffrey's PhD training in mechanical engineering at Rice means he dissects assumptions and builds ...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science
Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

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Jacob
A literature degree from Vanderbilt means Jacob spent years doing exactly what the GRE Analytical Writing section tests — building thesis-driven arguments from textual evidence and defending them in polished academic prose. He teaches students to spot the logical gaps buried in Argument prompts and ...
Vanderbilt University
Bachelors in Literature

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Mimi
Museum education — Mimi's specialty — is essentially applied argumentation: every exhibit label and gallery talk requires building a concise interpretive claim, supporting it with specific visual evidence, and making it persuasive to a skeptical audience in limited space. That discipline maps surpri...
Harvard University
Masters in Education, Education
Dartmouth College
B.A.

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Sherry
Sherry's dual training in psychology and linguistics at UChicago — plus her current speech-language pathology work at Columbia — means she thinks about argument structure the way most people think about grammar: instinctively. For the Argument task, she teaches students to spot hidden assumptions an...
University of Chicago
Bachelor's degree in psychology and linguistics

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A PhD in American Studies means Tom has spent years doing exactly what the GRE Analytical Writing section tests — pulling apart arguments, exposing unstated assumptions, and defending a thesis with precise evidence. He teaches students to treat the Argument task like a close reading exercise, mappin...
Boston University
PHD, American Studies
Harvard University
Bachelors

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Natasha
Engineering training at MIT means writing constantly — defending design choices, critiquing experimental assumptions, translating dense technical reasoning into clear prose on deadline. Natasha applies that same discipline to GRE Analytical Writing, teaching students how to dissect an Argument promp...
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Science, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

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Evaluating assumptions and crafting persuasive counterarguments are skills Reid sharpened across two disciplines — a sociology honors thesis at Wesleyan and doctoral work in Education at Harvard. For the GRE's Argument task, he teaches students to map an author's reasoning chain and pinpoint where u...
Harvard University
PHD, Education
Wesleyan University
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

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Years of writing research papers and grant proposals as a PhD chemist at the University of Chicago taught Mary to do exactly what GRE Analytical Writing scores depend on: build a precise argument, anticipate objections, and communicate complex reasoning in clear prose. She applies that scientific ri...
University of Chicago
PhD in Chemistry
Lafayette College
Bachelors, Chemistry/Phyics

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Victoria
Graduate-level writing across two master's programs — one in nutrition at Columbia, one in PA studies at Rutgers — trained Victoria to do exactly what the GRE Analytical Writing section demands: stake out a position, support it with precise reasoning, and do it all under a tight clock. She teaches s...
Columbia University
Master's degree in Human Nutrition
Columbia University in the City of New York
Master of Science, Human Nutrition
Rutgers University (New Brunswick)
Bachelor in Arts, Biological and Physical Sciences

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Jessica
Earning two doctoral degrees required Jessica to write — and defend — hundreds of pages of analytical prose, from grant proposals to dissertation chapters. She applies that experience to the GRE's Argument task by teaching students to isolate flawed reasoning the way a researcher critiques a study's...
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor in Arts, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Northwestern University
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Vanderbilt University
Undergraduate degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Analytical Writing section consists of two essays: the "Analyze an Issue" task and the "Analyze an Argument" task. Each essay is scored on a scale of 0-6, and your two scores are averaged for a final Analytical Writing score. This section evaluates your ability to articulate complex ideas, support claims with evidence, and construct logical arguments—skills essential for graduate-level work across most fields.
Most students see meaningful improvement with focused practice and expert feedback. Typical gains range from 0.5 to 2 full points on the 0-6 scale, depending on your starting level and effort. The key is receiving targeted guidance on essay structure, argumentation, and addressing the specific prompt requirements—areas where personalized tutoring makes a real difference.
Students often struggle with time management (30 minutes per essay), understanding what each prompt is asking, and moving beyond surface-level analysis. Many also find it difficult to balance depth of ideas with clear, concise writing. Expert tutors help you develop a reliable essay template, practice quick planning strategies, and learn to identify the core argument you need to address before writing.
Tutors provide personalized feedback on your practice essays, helping you understand exactly what scorers are looking for and where your writing falls short. They teach you efficient planning techniques, help you recognize common argument patterns, and build your confidence through repeated practice with real GRE prompts. This targeted approach is far more effective than generic writing advice, as tutors focus on the specific demands of the GRE format.
Aim for 2-3 practice essays per week if you're preparing over 8-12 weeks, with at least one essay receiving detailed feedback from a tutor. Consistency matters more than volume—regular practice helps you internalize the essay structure and timing, while tutor feedback ensures you're improving in the right ways. Your tutor can adjust this schedule based on your current level and test date.
Your first session will typically include a diagnostic essay or review of your past writing to assess your current strengths and weaknesses. The tutor will explain the GRE Analytical Writing format, discuss your target score, and outline a personalized study plan. You'll also learn the basic essay structure and planning strategy you'll use throughout your preparation.
Expert tutors teach a proven time allocation strategy: spend 2-3 minutes reading and planning, 20-22 minutes writing, and 3-5 minutes reviewing. The key is developing a quick planning system that identifies your main points before you start writing. With practice, this approach becomes automatic, reducing anxiety and helping you write more focused, coherent essays within the time constraint.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors experienced in GRE Analytical Writing preparation. You can specify your availability, target score, and test date, and we'll match you with a tutor who fits your needs. Tutors work with you flexibly, whether you prefer to meet weekly or intensively as your test date approaches.
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