Score improvement depends on your starting point and commitment level, but most students see meaningful gains within 4-8 weeks of focused tutoring. Many students improve by 5-10 percentile points or more by identifying weak areas, learning test-specific strategies, and building confidence with timed practice. The key is consistent practice between sessions combined with personalized instruction that targets your specific gaps.

Pacing is one of the biggest challenges on GMAT Quantitative, where you have about 2 minutes per question. Expert tutors teach you to recognize question types quickly, identify which problems to tackle first versus skip strategically, and avoid getting stuck on difficult questions. Timed practice tests are essential—they help you develop a rhythm and learn when to move on, which is just as important as solving correctly.

Data Sufficiency questions require a different mindset than traditional math problems—you're not solving for an answer but evaluating whether you have enough information, which many students find counterintuitive. Tutors teach you the specific logic framework and decision tree for these questions, plus strategies to avoid common traps like assuming you need to solve completely. With targeted practice, this section becomes much more predictable and manageable.

Most students benefit from 4-12 weeks of focused GMAT prep, with Quantitative tutoring sessions typically scheduled 1-2 times per week. A solid plan includes diagnostic testing to identify weak areas, targeted skill-building in those areas, full-length practice tests to build stamina and pacing, and review of mistakes. Your tutor will customize the timeline based on your baseline score and target score.

Test anxiety often stems from uncertainty about question formats or fear of running out of time. Tutors help by building your confidence through repeated exposure to real GMAT questions, teaching you to recognize patterns, and developing a pacing strategy you trust. Practicing under timed conditions regularly desensitizes you to the pressure, and learning which questions to skip strategically reduces the panic of encountering difficult material.

Practice tests reveal your actual pacing, identify which question types trip you up, and help you build stamina for the full exam. They're also the most accurate predictor of your real GMAT score. Tutors use practice test results to pinpoint exactly where to focus your study effort, and reviewing your mistakes—especially understanding why you got something wrong—is where real learning happens.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in GMAT Quantitative and understand the specific challenges of this section. You'll work with someone who can assess your current level, create a personalized study plan, and adapt instruction based on your progress. The tutoring process starts with a diagnostic to identify your strengths and gaps, then builds from there.