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The GRE Exam - private gre tutoring can significantly improve your gre scores.  

Revised General GRE Test

 

What to expect from the GRE General Test

The revised GRE exam features:

  • A new test-taker friendly design for the computer-based test that lets you edit or change your answers, skip questions and more, all within a section.
  • An on-screen calculator.
  • New types of questions in the Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning sections, many featuring real-life scenarios that reflect the kind of thinking you'll do in today's demanding graduate and business school programs. Learn more about the new types of questions.

Private lessons with Dr. Donnelly for the GRE general test are available either online via Skype for those students living outside of the New York City area or in-person at our East Midtown location for those students living here in Manhattan.

Recent GRE Student Reviews


"Dr. Donnelly is a wonderful teacher. He is quick to pinpoint weaknesses on the GRE and, in many cases, turn them into strengths.  He always has a structured lesson plan and pertinent homework assignments and puts aside time in the lesson to go over "trouble problems" from the previous lesson. My score increased by 400 points, thanks to Dr. Donnelly and I highly recommend taking a GRE prep course with him. His patience, humor, and kindheartedness makes an otherwise uncomfortable standardized test almost enjoyable" - Mia P. - student, NYC


"I aced the math section of the GRE today - score 770. Thank you again for all your help" - Monica Q. - student (NYC)


"It has been a long time since I have been in the classroom and needed to basically re-learn concepts for the GRE. Dr. Donnelly was patient, kind and willing to work with me in various areas to help improve not just my score but my understanding of the questions on the GRE. His schedule is flexible and he is willing to work with you to give you what you need. My score went up dramatically and I would recommend Tutors of Oxford to anyone who is looking to study for the GRE" - Jodi Bailey - student, NYC


"Dr. Donnelly and I focused on the quantitative section of the GRE this past Summer and Fall in preparation for the November GRE's.  He is patient and supportive and is clear when explaining questions that were challenging to me.  He also urged me to work out questions on my own, which was extremely helpful.  He created an atmosphere in which I looked forward to the challenge of each section on the practice tests, and I definitely felt more confident taking the test.  If I need to prepare for another standardized test, I will definitely contact Dr. Donnelly" - Pauline E. - prospective student, NYC


"Dr. Stuart Donnelly helped me prepare for the math section of the gmat.  I actually ended up taking the GRE and found that the fundamentals I learned from Dr. Donnelly were very helpful. I received the one on one attention that I did not receive in the kaplan prep test. I did not feel embarrassed to ask basic questions.  Dr. Donnelly was very patient with explaining concepts in detail until I understood. Additionally,  he was always available via email or
phone."
 
- Neelu, management consultant (NYC)


"I wanted to let you know my math score on the GRE was a 530.  I only needed a 500, so I am very happy about the results.  Thank you so much for your help. I think the biggest thing you did for me was instill confidence in my abilities." - Cindy J. - Nurse, NYC


"Thanks for all the tutoring help.  I earned a 660 on the math and a 740 on the verbal section of the GRE". - Thomas H. - student (NYC)


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What's Different for the Revised GRE General Test

Here's what is new for the Verbal Reasoning section

  • Antonyms and analogies have been removed from the test, so there are no questions that test vocabulary out of context.
  • New Text Completion questions test your ability to interpret, evaluate and reason from what you've read. Text Completion questions test this ability by omitting crucial words from short passages, requiring you to fill them in by selecting words or phrases.
  • New Sentence Equivalence questions test your ability to reach a conclusion about how a sentence should be completed while focusing on the meaning of the whole sentence.
  • There are more Reading Comprehension questions on the test, including new types of questions, such as selecting multiple correct answer choices instead of just one, or highlighting a sentence within a reading passage to answer the question


Here's what is new for the Quantitative Reasoning section:

  • The revised test still requires basic math skills like arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis; however, it will focus more on questions involving data interpretation and real-life scenarios.
  • New Multiple-choice questions which include some that have more than one correct answer, requiring you to select all of the correct answers from the choices provided.
  • New Numeric Entry questions require you to enter your answer in a box instead of selecting an answer from a list.
  • An on-screen calculator for use in this section reduces the emphasis on computation.* Learn more about using the calculator.

 

Here's what is new for the Analytical Writing section:

You will still write two essays, one where you evaluate a logical argument, and the other where you express your views on a critical issue.

  • For each essay task, you will be given one topic rather than a choice of topics.
  • Tasks are now more specific, and responses will be measured to ensure you can integrate critical thinking and analytical writing by fully addressing the tasks you’re presented.


What is changing about Scoring:

  • Verbal Reasoning scores will be reported on a new 130 – 170 score scale, in 1-point increments (versus 200 – 800 in 10-point increments).
  • Quantitative Reasoning scores will be reported on a new 130 – 170 score scale, in 1-point increments (versus 200 – 800 in 10-point increments).
  • Analytical Writing scores will continue to be reported on the same 0 – 6 score level, in half-point increments.

 

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Overview of the Revised GRE Test

An Overview of the Revised GRE Test

WHY TAKE THE GRE?

The majority of graduate schools require the GRE

WHEN CAN I TAKE THE GRE?

Most weekdays and weekends, year-round

HOW IS THE GRE SCORED?

  • Verbal Reasoning scores will be reported on a new 130 – 170 score scale, in 1-point increments (versus 200 – 800 in 10-point increments).
  • Quantitative Reasoning scores will be reported on a new 130 – 170 score scale, in 1-point increments (versus 200 – 800 in 10-point increments).
  • Analytical Writing scores will continue to be reported on the same 0 – 6 score level, in half-point increments.

 

HOW LONG IS THE GRE?

4 hours

REGISTERING FOR THE GRE?

www.GRE.org

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GRE - section by section

GRE - SECTION BY SECTION
QUANTITATIVE
  • 45 minute section
  • 28 multiple choice questions
  • Skills Tested:
  • High-school level math.
    • Arithmetic
    • Algebra
    • Geometry
    • Data Analysis
    • Quantitative Reasoning
VERBAL
  • 30 minute section
  • 30 multiple-choice questions
  •  Skills Tested
    • Sentence completion questions
    • Analogies
    • Antonyms
    • Reading comprehension questions.
ANALYTICALWRITING
  • 75 minutes section
  • 2 essays
    • "Analysis of an Issue" (30 minutes)
    • "Analysis of an Argument" (45 minutes)
  •  Skills Tested
    • Concise, effective communication of ideas
    • Evaluation of claims and evidence
    • Use of logical reasoning to support ideas
    • Standard written English

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GRE - Subject tests - Math & Physics

GRE - Subject Tests - Math & Physics
WHAT DO THE GRE SUBJECT EXAMS TEST?
  • The GRE Subject Tests are intended to test your knowledge of specific subject matter (e.g. Math or Physics)
WHEN CAN I TAKE THE GRE SUBJECT TESTS? Three times per year in:
  • April
  • November
  • December
WHAT FORMAT ARE THE GRE SUBJECT TESTS?
  • These tests are given in paper-and-pencil format
  • GRE Subject Tests are given separately from the GRE General Test

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