Best GRE Tutors
The GRE, or Graduate Record Examination, is a necessary step to access a higher education program. And to be ready to face the challenges this exam presents there is no better way than preparing with a GRE tutor that will help you overcome the difficulties and capitalize on your strengths.
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Saige T. Columbus OH.
ELA 6-12, ACT/SAT, LSAT, Writing, Public Speaking
Hello! My name is Saige and I am an ELA and LSAT tutor. I recently graduated from the Ohio State University with a degree in English Education and Women?s Studies, and earned a 3.95 GPA throughout college. I have experience teaching English at a middle and high school level. My approach is strength-based tutoring- I learn your strengths and interests, and use those to help you develop skills in other areas. I work for that ?aha? moment- the moment where everything clicks and you are genuin... Read more
American History, Vocabulary, Grammar, Microsoft Word, Reading, Writing, English, Literature
Donna J. Columbus OH.
I can make learning fun and make you successful!
I have a master's degree in Biblical Studies and further graduate work in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures. My undergraduate degree is in Business Administration. I have 30+ years of experience teaching adults, college students, high school students, middle school students, elementary students, and home-schooled students. I have done a lot of public speaking as well. But my great love is showing students that learning can be fun and that they can be successful! I have studied Biblical He... Read more
Vocabulary, Grammar, Microsoft Word, Reading, Writing, English, World History, Spelling
Mary Y. Columbus OH.
Experienced Nurse/Tutor/Coach
I have been a nurse for 14 1/2 years, and 10 of those years have been in nursing education. I enjoyed working as a bedside RN at a busy big city hospital on a Intermediate Care Unit. My passion is in education. I thrive in a clinical education setting. I love to see the students start with deer in headlights look, yet end with confidence. I often tell my student I am their safety net, and will not hold their hand. I thoroughly enjoyed tutoring my students after clinicals. This is where a gre... Read more
NCLEX
Nihar D. Columbus OH.
Physics PhD Student, loves teaching math and physics
I graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with degrees in both physics and mathematics. I'm doing a PhD in physics now at the Ohio State University. I've been tutoring for quite a while. My first experience was in high school as a volunteer tutor, which I really enjoyed. I specifically tutored math and physics. At CMU, I started working as a tutor, and received National Certification from the National Board of Tutors. I tutored many undergrad students in math classes. I did both one on ... Read more
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Physics, Precalculus, SAT Math, Linear Algebra, ACT Math
Josh B. Columbus OH.
Experienced College Tutor Specializing in Math and Science
Hi! My name is Josh, and I?m a passionate tutor with a strong background in STEM subjects, particularly math and science. I hold a Master's degree in Software Engineering with a minor in Mathematics, and I?ve spent the past few years working closely with students ranging from high school through late college. My love for teaching started in college, where I volunteered in peer tutoring programs and realized how much I enjoyed helping others learn and build confidence in their abilities. I bel... Read more
Microsoft Excel, Python, MCAT
Ethan G. Columbus OH.
Experienced Math and Physics Tutor
I have a master's degree in mathematics and love to teach. I have been tutoring math and physics students since 2012. Both of these subjects can be pretty tough, and I am passionate about helping students to really understand and succeed at them. I have had success tutoring elementary school, junior high, high school, college, and post-graduate students. I teach all levels of math and physics, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, precalculus, calculus, finite math, statistics, linear al... Read more
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Geometry, Physics, Prealgebra, Precalculus, Trigonometry
Lanee S. Columbus OH.
Reading /Writing /Math Tutor
My name is Lanee. I love to work with children and have a passion for teaching. I have a master's degree in elementary education from Baldwin Wallace College. I specialized in the teaching of reading. I have taught in 2 major school districts in Ohio. I retired in 2011 with 32 years of teaching. I still have a passion for teaching and love to help children succeed. I tutor in reading and math and any elementary school subjects. My goal is to help you meet your goal in what you Need help... Read more
Vocabulary, Reading, Spelling, Elementary Math, Elementary (K-6th), Phonics, Handwriting, Common Core
Alex M. Columbus OH.
Physics PhD Student
Hi! I'm Alex and I'm eager to help students prepare for tests and succeed in their math and physics classes. I got my undergrad degree from OSU in 2020 in Physics and Astronomy and just recently finished the first year of my Physics Ph.D. Previously, I served as an instructional assistant for an introductory astronomy class for non-majors. Right now I work as a research assistant in an astro-particle physics research group. I've been with my research group since summer 2019, just before e... Read more
Calculus, ACT Math
Giovanna P. Dublin OH.
I love Math and Computer Programming
I'm a retired computer programmer with over 40 years of experience in software. As a senior programmer, I took on the responsibility of mentoring and onboarding new employees to my team. I found that training others to be successful was not only fulfilling, but also helped me to strengthen my own knowledge. I graduated with a B.S. degree in Computer Science with a minor in Math from Youngstown State University. I love math and computer programming, and I enjoy sharing my knowledge i... Read more
Prealgebra, Elementary Math, Computer Science, Perl
Melissa J. Hilliard OH.
Experienced Math Teacher for over 15 years
Hello, I am Melissa J! I love teaching math and assisting students in strengthening their math skills regardless of their level of math learning. I have tutored (and taught) math topics from the collegiate level to early elementary learning. I received my BS in Secondary Math Education from Ohio State University (and have a current teaching certification for math grades 7-12). I also received a Master?s Degree in Math Education from Western Governors University. For over 10 years, I have t... Read more
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Precalculus, Trigonometry
The GRE is a standardized exam, computer-based, and multiple-choice. It is often required to enter graduate programs and graduate business programs (MBA).
The GRE is usually a requirement in most grad programs in science, humanities, or social sciences postgraduate programs. Other courses, such as law or medicine, may not base their admission program on GRE scores so much, and they will require applicants to complete other entry tests.
GRE tutors are experts in the content of the exam, its structure, and the expectations students have to satisfy. Your tutor will be able to offer guidance, helping you improve those areas that you may find most challenging, as well as offering you the necessary practice to face the exam with confidence and succeed.
What is GRE?
ETS is the tesmaker in charge of the administration of the GRE. Through these test results, they hope to offer graduate programs and business schools with a standardized measure to understand how well-prepared candidates are for the upcoming graduate course.
Your GRE score, combined with other factors, like academic records, will have a significant impact on your application since it allows admission committees to assess if you’re ready to deal with the challenges of graduate academic work successfully.
The GRE exam has been around since 1936, and it was reviewed in 2011 creating the current version. With the years it has become a popular option required by many schools and business programs in the US and Canada. While the emphasis placed on the GRE scores may vary from one school to another, it is still a well-recognized way of measuring the students’ abilities at the graduate level.
An interesting aspect of the GRE is its level of flexibility since it can be taken at any time of the year in many different locations around the world. Since the GRE is a computer-based test, it is convenient and easy to book, it can be done just a few days before the date.
If you are not happy with your GRE scores and would rather not show them to the school you’re applying to, that’s possible with the GRE. You can work a bit harder and retake the test up to 5 times in a year, with at least 2 days between one test and the other.
Sections on the GRE
- Analytical Writing
- Verbal Reasoning
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Unscored (can be a section on Verbal Reasoning or Quantitative Reasoning)
- Research (not scored)
The GRE is divided into sections that will test students’ abilities. Each section is scored separately, while the last section, the Research part, it’s exclusively for ETS use and it’s not scored. The unscored section will not be specified and it could be present at any time during the exam.
Your GRE tutor will be able to assess your skills in each part, help you understand where you need more work, and provide the necessary practice. Since they are experts on the subject, they will also offer lots of useful tips!
Analytical Writing
This section has the goal of assessing if students can articulate their thoughts answering an essay question in a complex and clear manner.
The topic will usually be something students are not necessarily familiar with, and they will have to write an essay supporting their opinions. Presenting a thesis and the necessary ideas that support it will get you the desired score.
This section, commonly known as the “essay” question, is divided into two parts, analyze the issue and analyze the argument. In the first case, you will receive instructions on how to answer using opinion on a general topic. In the second task, you will need to present opinions based on a prompt.
Students have 30 minutes for each task, which means a total of 60 minutes for this section.
The scoring of this part goes from 0 to 6, with increases of a half-point. The average passing mark is 4 points.
Verbal Reasoning
This part of the test concentrates on your ability to understand written materials, making connections between concepts, sentences, and words.
The Verbal Reasoning section is divided into two tasks, each with a total of 20 questions, and it may include any of the following types of exercises: text completion questions, sentence equivalence questions, reading comprehension questions.
Students have 30 minutes to complete each part of this section, which means a total of 60 minutes.
The score in this part goes from 130 to 170.
Quantitative Reasoning
This section of the GRE assesses the quantitative knowledge of students and their abilities to solve problems using basic arithmetic, algebra, data analysis, and geometry principles and concepts. The general level of this section is high school knowledge. Advanced math, trigonometry, and calculus are not present in this section of the exam.
This section is also divided into two parts and each may include the following kind of exercises: quantitative comparison questions and problem-solving questions. Each section consists of 20 questions and students have 35 minutes to complete each task, which means a total of 70 minutes.
The scoring for this section is the same as for the Verbal Reasoning section, it goes from 130 to 170.
GRE Scores
The ideal GRE scores will depend on the requirements of the school or program you’re applying to.
ETS establishes a minimum average that students should keep in mind when practicing. For the Verbal Reasoning sections is 151, for the Quantitative Reasoning part is 153, and for the Writing part, the mean score is 4. Getting a score higher than this will definitely help make you a competitive candidate.
How can a GRE tutor help you improve your score?
Improving your GRE score may be a challenging project. While you may have a general knowledge from school and university, the exam has its own particularities, as well as a limited amount of time to complete the tasks.
GRE tutors will help you work on your weaknesses, they will give you realistic and meaningful practice that will prepare you to face the exam confidently, and will be able to answer all your questions.
There are many benefits of getting a private GRE tutor to improve your score.
- Personalized lessons
- Efficient use of your time
- Flexibility
- Know the test ins and outs
- Relevant practice
Personalized lessons
Your lessons will be tailored to your interests, weaknesses, strengths, and needs.
Your GRE tutor is trained to understand your skills and exploit what you find easy while helping you overcome those challenges that the exam poses. GRE tutors are familiar with the exam and can offer you advice to deal with the ins and outs of the test. Ultimately, this will make you feel more confident, secure, and ready to do your GRE.
Flexibility
Having a private GRE tutor is also beneficial since they offer flexibility. If you’re a busy student or you’re working on the side, your tutor will be able to adapt the times and workload to suit your available time.
In the same way, if you have a lot of time to prepare for the GRE, your tutor will push you to work faster, achieving the score improvement you’re looking for in a shorter period of time.
Having private one-to-one lessons means that you will be working at your own speed. Either you go fast or slow, your lessons will concentrate exclusively on you, helping you use your time in a more efficient way.
Know the GRE
One of the most interesting benefits that GRE tutors can offer is their knowledge of the structure of the GRE and the expectations students should satisfy. Taking the exam knowing it will give you an edge and will reduce the stress that comes from taking an exam that can have a huge influence on your academic future.
GRE tutors can also teach you how to manage your time efficiently. Since each part of the test has a time requirement, you need relevant practice and tips so you can successfully complete all the tasks and answer all the questions. Your tutor will help you deal with these challenges.
Relevant practice
Your GRE tutor will also be able to offer you realistic practice that will get you ready to face the exam.
One of the most important parts of exam preparation is to practice as much as possible to be ready to deal with anything that’s thrown at you during the exam. Practicing using real simulations and questions that could be present in the exam will prove invaluable on the date of the GRE.
Your GRE tutor will also be able to score your work and give you an idea of where you are, as well as if you’re finally ready to take the exam.
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