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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Laurie C. Farmingdale NY.
Earth Science Rocks!
I have had great success in 25+ years because I help dissect a question and give helpful test taking strategies. As a geologist for 15 years before teaching, I performed soil/water investigations, evaluated data and helped design cleanups. I have hiked and rock climbed in Yosemite, Tetons, Rockies, Yellowstone, Sequoia, Zion, Bryce. Besides bringing this outside experience, songs and mnemonic devices help students understand topics more thoroughly. I teach students with special needs and... Read more
Astronomy, Physical Science, Geology, Ecology, Elementary Science, Regents, Homeschool, Earth Science
Timothy S. Los Angeles CA.
The Tutor I Always Wish I Had
I am a 99th percentile test taker who routinely helps students reach their fullest potential on a test and, in many cases, perform better than I ever have. The LSAT is a test that requires those who take it to think in a particular way. As such, each person's path to that particular way of thinking will be an individual one. Prep courses often fail their clients precisely because they don?t see each person's test prep as an individual journey and paint everyone with the same brush. Thi... Read more
Writing, LSAT, GRE, SAT Reading, ACT Reading, ACT English
Kyli M. Felton PA.
Medical Student Specializing in Science and College Admissions
Hello! My name is Kyli M., and I?m excited to offer my tutoring services. I am currently enrolled in a dual-degree MD/PhD program at the University of Maryland ? Baltimore (UMB), where I am training to become a physician-scientist. I also hold a Master of Professional Studies in Data Science from UMBC and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from American University, where I graduated from the Honors program. My academic journey has provided me with a deep understanding of the life sciences, math... Read more
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Biology, Chemistry, Vocabulary, Grammar, Microsoft Excel, Physics
Leon B. Palo Alto CA.
I'm *NOT* your TYPICAL TUTOR | Stanford University Graduate
You're busy but you're also looking for the perfect tutor so here's all you really need to know about me: 1) I've been teaching and tutoring since I was 16 years old 2) I went to Stanford University and I love academics 3) I'm an international DJ and social media influencer which allows me to quickly connect with students of all ages and backgrounds 3) I founded and ran my own school which was super fun and successful! I LOVE teaching and sharing knowledge! But more importantly, I focus on p... Read more
Algebra 1, Biology, Vocabulary, Grammar, Geometry, Phonics, Prealgebra, Reading
Isabelle G. Huntington Beach CA.
Highly experienced French and Spanish Tutor for all ages
Bonjour! Hola! You've tried to learn a language online but feel frustrated by the lack of explanation. Need someone to practice your conversational skills. Your homework leaves you frustrated and lost. Or you simply need to get ahead. My name is Isabelle, I am a French native speaker with 20+ years of tutoring in French, Spanish and ESL. I have traveled the world and love to share my knowledge with my students. I hold a Master's degree in European Travel Management that I completed through ... Read more
French, Spanish
Danny C. Burlington VT.
PhD Math - Linear Algebra, ProbStat, Discrete, Analysis, Logic+Fitch
I?ve been helping people with math for over 20 years, starting in high school with basic algebra and geometry. During college and graduate school, I tutored topics ranging from calculus to advanced honors courses like proof-based linear algebra. Later, as a PhD graduate and university instructor, I taught diverse subjects, including calculus, topology, real analysis, discrete math, probability, and group theory. I also supervised student research, mentoring them in advanced mathematical conce... Read more
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Geometry, Physics, Prealgebra, Precalculus, Trigonometry
Damian R. Seattle WA.
Former NASA Engineer Ready to Take Math Skills to the Stars!
Hello, I?m Damian, from Fremont, Seattle. I am a certified nerd, going through high school and college with straight A?s, graduating top of my class, and moving on to work at NASA to send spacecraft into orbit around the Earth. With degrees in Astrophysics and Electrical Engineering, I have always loved math and science. I excel as a tutor because math did not always come easily to me. As a young student, I felt the stress and fear of falling behind, and worked hard to figure out how I... Read more
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Geometry, Physics, Prealgebra, Precalculus, Trigonometry
Mohammed Q. San Diego CA.
UC San Diego Grad, Experienced Biology, Chemistry, ACT Science Tutor
Hello, My name is Mohammed Tariq Qayum and I graduated from UC San Diego with a Bachelor's degree in Biology followed by a research based Master's degree where I helped develop vaccines against multi drug resistant pathogens! I currently work as a research associate at UCSD and have experiencing working in the biotechnology industry as well. Throughout my time in college, I was a teacher's assistant (TA) for several introductory biology courses and higher level courses such as Pharmacolog... Read more
Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Microbiology, ACT Science, Elementary Math
Jon B. Boynton Beach FL.
AP Biology Reader and Experienced Teacher Specializing in AP Biology
Hello! My name is Jon B. and I graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic University with a bachelor?s degree in biology and then continued my education with a master?s degree in microbiology from the University of Florida. I fully understand that biology can be a difficult topic for many students, and I am here to custom-tailor your sessions to best assist you. Through a mixture of direct instruction/explanation and then guided, self-paced practice, you can master topics that you have been strugglin... Read more
Biology, Microbiology, ACT Science, Genetics
Steve D. Bethesda MD.
Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physiology
I am a retired anesthesiologist and a former assistant professor at Johns Hopkins. My first love was chemistry. I will work hard to make sure you are getting the subject material you need to accomplish your goals. I want to make this material clear and understandable to my students. I believe that the underlying principles of scientific fields can be understood by an average student. Understanding these foundations will make progressively more complex exercises follow logically. With t... Read more
Chemistry, Physiology, Organic Chemistry
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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