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Jacob
I am eager to help students thrive because I'm still very much a student myself, and will be for the foreseeable future. Though I enjoyed my time as an undergraduate student in Literature, and learned quite a bit during my time at Vanderbilt, there's still more work to be done. I am working towards ...
Vanderbilt University
Bachelors in Literature

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10+ years
Aaron
I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old e...
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Duke University
Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering

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Asta
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my undergraduate degree in political science. Right after graduation, I worked as an academic and test prep tutor as well as admissions consultant in Hong Kong. For the past two years, I worked with a number of students to help prepare th...
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts in Political Science

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10+ years
Sherry
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, with a bachelor's degree in psychology and linguistics. Currently, I am pursuing a master's degree in speech-language pathology at Teachers College, Columbia University. In the past, I have worked as a teacher's aide in a public school classroom, a mento...
University of Chicago
Bachelor's degree in psychology and linguistics

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Ethan
I am not teaching or grading papers, I can usually be found playing some brass instrument or another, umpiring baseball, trying out a new recipe in the kitchen, or spending far too much time on Netflix.
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science and Public Policy

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Catherine
I am a graduate student in the humanities who is lucky enough to teach, read, and write for a living. I am passionately committed to educational access and helping young people reach their full potential. It has been my privilege to work with dozens of bright and talented students over the years, ra...
Stanford University
PHD, History
Princeton University
Bachelor in Arts

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10+ years
Nina
I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant ...
Columbia University
Masters in biostatistics
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences (focus in neurobiology)
Columbia University in the City of New York
Current Grad Student, Biostatistics

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9+ years
Michelle
I'm a recent PhD graduate in Bioengineering in the Boston area. My thesis involved nanoparticles and bacterial infections, but as a biomedical engineer I've had training in circuits, mechanics, some programming, chemistry and biology. Tutoring for me is a collaborative effort, following a problem-ba...
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Northeastern University
Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering

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I am a firm believer that clear, precise communication between student and tutor makes for a productive and fulfilling learning experience. When I work with students, I strive to listen carefully to find out exactly where they are struggling, and to impart corresponding strategies clearly and concis...
Boston University
PHD, American Studies
Harvard University
Bachelors

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I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults...
Harvard University
PHD, Education
Wesleyan University
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
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Score improvement depends on your starting point and study effort, but most students see meaningful gains within 8-12 weeks of focused preparation. Personalized tutoring helps you identify weak areas—whether that's reading comprehension, text completion, or sentence equivalence—and target them strategically. Many students improve by 5-10 points on the 130-170 scale, though your specific improvement will depend on your baseline and goals.
The biggest hurdles are typically time management (balancing speed with accuracy), building advanced vocabulary in context, and understanding the logic behind complex reading passages. Many students also struggle with the nuanced differences between similar answer choices in text completion questions. A tutor can help you develop strategies for each question type and build confidence in your decision-making process.
Your first session typically starts with a diagnostic assessment to understand your current strengths, weaknesses, and target score. You'll discuss your timeline, graduate program goals, and any specific concerns—like anxiety around timed tests or vocabulary gaps. From there, your tutor will outline a personalized study plan and begin working on the areas that will have the biggest impact on your score.
Most students benefit from 1-2 sessions per week over 8-12 weeks, though this varies based on your timeline and starting score. Consistent, focused preparation is more effective than cramming, so regular sessions help you build skills progressively and stay accountable. Your tutor can adjust the frequency based on how you're progressing and how much time you have before test day.
Reading Comprehension requires both speed and deep understanding—you need to grasp main ideas, author tone, and logical structure while working under time pressure. Tutors teach active reading strategies, question prediction techniques, and how to eliminate wrong answers efficiently. Practice with real GRE passages and targeted feedback on your approach helps you build the skills to tackle complex academic texts confidently.
While you'll encounter challenging words, the GRE tests vocabulary in context rather than pure memorization. Understanding how words function in sentences and recognizing common word roots and patterns is more useful than flashcard drilling. A tutor helps you build vocabulary strategically, focusing on words that appear frequently on the GRE and teaching you how to infer meaning from context when you encounter unfamiliar terms.
Practice tests are essential—they help you understand the test format, build stamina for the full exam, and identify patterns in the questions you're getting wrong. Taking full-length practice tests under timed conditions also reveals pacing issues and helps reduce test anxiety. Your tutor will use practice test results to guide your study plan and ensure you're improving on the skills that matter most.
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