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Certified Tutor
2+ years
Matthew
I have tutored students for the GMAT, GRE, SAT, ACT and LSAT for more than 15 years. I love it! As I tailor my instructions toward the unique needs of each student, my goal is to improve not only the student's performance but also the student's confidence as test day approaches.
Northwestern University
MBA
Duke University
MBA
Certified Tutor
2+ years
A former Princeton graduate student, I am currently a high school teacher and I have been teaching the SAT and GRE for 10 years. I have been able to lift scores up in both math and reading, helping students gain acceptance into schools like Princeton, Harvard, Lehigh, UPenn, Monmouth, and Rutgers. ...
Georgetown University
LLD
Emory University
LLD
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Emerson said that the secret of education is respecting the student. I have the greatest respect for that part of the human spirit that is curious and wants to learn. I find that if students feel they are listened to and heard, this allows them to feel encouraged. When they begin to understand th...
Harvard University
Undergraduate Degree
Certified Tutor
2+ years
I am passionate about tutoring because I have been in your shoes before. I understand commonly confused topics and can help guide you through the right strategy to excel in your subjects. I have extensive experience working with individuals aged 6 through 40. I received my education from the Univers...
University
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
2+ years
As a student of life, education, both formal and informal, energizes me. On the formal front, I have my AA in Psychology, my BA in Criminology, and my MS in E-Commerce, and I have an equally diverse post-studies career history. My love of education has taken me to Southern California where I fed my...
National University
MS
University of California-Irvine
MS
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Chhavi
I have helped many students achieve excellent grades in math by focusing on what really matters: building confidence and a clear understanding of concepts. My teaching style is simple I make sure students fully understand the basics, then guide them step by step to solve problems on their own. I e...
University
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Helping students in their education is my passion. I understand how frustrating it is to keep trying on understanding a concept or master a skill without getting a satisfying result. I aim to help students enjoy learning and acquiring knowledge. Always remember that knowledge is power, and nobody ...
Marquette University
MS
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Five weeks is enough time to meaningfully move a GRE score, but only if the prep is strategic. Zane tackles both the Quantitative and Verbal sections, drilling integer properties and combinatorics on the quant side while breaking down text completion and reading passage structure on the verbal side....
University of Nevada-Reno
MS
Certified Tutor
2+ years
I have always been driven to share my own passion for learning. While I was in high school, I tutored my peers after school. At college, I continued tutoring, but I also taught a class to middle-schoolers for a semester. Now, professionally, I teach seminars on Government and Politics. I went to T...
Tulane University of Louisiana
BS
Certified Tutor
2+ years
I am here to help students study for standardized tests necessary for undergraduate and graduate acceptance. I have years of experience tutoring in ACT and GRE prep for individual lessons and in the GRE Prep Courses. I am a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Engineering with a degree i...
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
CHE
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Frequently Asked Questions
A 5-week intensive program is designed to help you build core test-taking skills, identify your weak areas, and develop targeted strategies for improvement. Most students see meaningful score gains when they combine focused instruction with consistent practice between sessions. The timeline works best if you're already familiar with the test format or have some baseline preparation—it's intensive but achievable with commitment.
Your first session typically includes a diagnostic assessment to understand your starting point, review of the test structure (Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing), and an initial study plan tailored to your goals and timeline. This helps identify which sections need the most attention and sets clear benchmarks for tracking progress over the five weeks.
Pacing is one of the biggest challenges on the GRE because you have limited time for complex questions. Expert tutors teach you strategic approaches like identifying easier vs. harder questions, knowing when to skip strategically, and practicing time management across all three sections. Regular timed practice tests are essential—they help you internalize pacing patterns so you're confident on test day.
It depends on your strengths and target score. Most students benefit from diagnostic testing to see where they're strongest and weakest, then allocating more prep time to their weaker section. However, both sections matter for your overall score, so a balanced approach with targeted intensity works best. Your tutor can help you prioritize based on your specific goals and starting point.
Taking 3-4 full-length practice tests spread throughout your five weeks helps you track progress, identify patterns in mistakes, and build test-day stamina. The first test gives you a baseline, mid-program tests show improvement and reveal remaining gaps, and a final test before exam day builds confidence. Between full tests, targeted practice on specific question types is equally important.
Personalized instruction builds confidence through mastery—when you understand why you're getting questions wrong and practice proven strategies repeatedly, anxiety naturally decreases. Tutors also teach mental techniques like managing time pressure, staying focused through difficult sections, and recognizing which questions to tackle first. Consistent progress on practice tests reinforces that you're ready for test day.
Look for tutors with strong GRE scores themselves, experience teaching test-taking strategies across all three sections, and familiarity with the latest test format and question types. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors for students in Salt Lake City who understand both the content and the strategic thinking the GRE demands. A good tutor should be able to explain not just what the answer is, but why test makers designed the question that way.
A typical 5-week prep schedule includes one or two tutoring sessions per week plus 5-7 hours of independent practice. Between sessions, focus on reviewing concepts covered in tutoring, completing targeted practice sets, and working through mistakes from practice tests. This balance ensures you're getting expert guidance while building the repetition and retrieval practice that solidifies learning.
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