The GRE is a computer-adaptive exam required for admission to most M.A. and Ph.D. programs. Most business schools and a few law schools also accept the GRE as an alternative to the GMAT.
Our GRE Tutoring Program
Our educational approach to GRE preparation emphasizes core principles in math, reading, logic, and writing underlying the content and skills measured by the test. We believe that standardized tests are opportunities for mastering concepts that not only prepare students for the test but also help them as they continue their academic and professional careers.
Our GRE program is rigorous: weekly meetings, homework assignments, and full-length practice tests, including computer tests, focus on the study, refinement, and application of the material and problem-solving strategies.
Contact us to speak to a program consultant to discuss your goals and schedule a diagnostic GRE.
Program Length
We recommend that students allow 3–4 months to prepare for the GRE General Test. Because students' backgrounds and schedules vary, longer programs may be advisable. We will develop an academic plan tailored to each student's particular needs.
Law Schools Accepting the GRE
A downloadable list of law schools that have announced plans to accept the GRE or GMAT is available here.
Verbal Reasoning
Verbal tutors teach critical reading techniques for extracting essential information from a given text and review the vocabulary tested on the GRE. Students practice problem-solving strategies for sentence completions, sentence equivalences, and reading comprehension.
Quantitative Reasoning
Math tutors provide a targeted review of the key concepts in arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis that are tested on the GRE. We tailor our math instruction to each student's background, strengths, and weaknesses, even those who have yet to take math courses in college.
Analytical Writing
Tutors provide a set of guidelines for approaching the Analytical Writing section and teach the fundamental structure, critical reasoning, and fluidity of expression inherent in strong written composition. Students practice writing essays, gaining confidence in assembling a coherent, persuasive response in a limited period of time.
Our tutors are available for GRE Subject Test preparation. Contact us to discuss our programs for specific GRE Subject Tests—offered in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology.
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Section |
Number of Questions |
Minutes per Section |
Content |
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Analytical Writing |
1 essay task | 30 minutes | Student-produced perspective on an issue |
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Verbal Reasoning (2 Sections) |
Section 1: 12 questions |
Section 1: 18 minutes |
Text completions, reading comprehension, and sentence equivalence |
|
Quantitative Reasoning (2 Sections) |
Section 1: 12 questions |
Section 1: 21 minutes |
Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis |
|
Experimental (unscored and unidentified) |
Varies |
Varies |
Verbal or Quantitative |
Download GRE Format and Timing as a PDF.
How is the GRE Scored?
- Verbal and Quantitative sections are each scaled from 130 to 170.
- The Analytical Writing section yields a score on a 0–6 scale
When is the GRE Taken?
Because the test is administered on computer (either at home or in person), testing dates are flexible throughout the year. Students usually need to sign up at least one month before their intended test dates. Students are permitted to take the test only once every 21 days, up to five times in a rolling 12-month period.
GRE General Test at Home
ETS now offers a permanent remotely proctored, at-home version of the GRE General Test.
- More information is available on the official GRE website.
To download this information as a PDF, click here.
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