Welcome to my profile! As the owner of The Brookery: Tutoring Services, I have dedicated nearly a decade to helping students excel in their academic pursuits, including GRE preparation. With a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Journalism from the University of Alabama, I bring a strong foundation in effective communication and strategy to my coaching. My approach is tailored to each individual's needs, focusing on both the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE to ensure comprehensive preparation. Whether you're aiming to boost your score or need guidance on specific sections, I'm here to help you achieve your goals. Let's connect and create a personalized plan for your success!

I've been mentoring students to take the GRE since 2005. I was already working for Kaplan Test Prep as a SAT, ACT, and LSAT tutor and I took the GRE when I applied to graduate school in 2002. (I have a MA in Math Education from Teachers College, Columbia University.) Based on my GRE score (the scoring rubric has changed over the years, but I scored at least 95% in each subject, as per Kaplan standards), Kaplan trained me to be a GRE coach. I later became a full time high school teacher and my second job was private tutoring. For about 15 years, I only taught SAT and ACT. In 2016, I made a major life change and moved to the Azores, Portugal. I returned to private tutoring. Realizing that there was more demand for GMAT and GRE, I self-studied and began working as a GRE tutor. I feel my biggest asset is not my content knowledge or teaching skills, but rather my ability to connect with learners on a personal level. I really enjoy the time spent with my students. I'm not just a tutor doling out facts to memorize--I'm also a counselor who needs to motivate. It may sound cliche, but every student is different! And I enjoy thinking creatively about how to tackle different learning obstacles. My motto is: A good tutor teaches students the steps needed to solve particular problems. A great tutor shows students to how to think ingeniously when faced with unfamiliar content. I go through all the highs and lows with my students while keeping them motivated, positive, and feeling good about their progress. I believe learning should feel like an enjoyable struggle. It's hard work, but the end result makes the effort worth it and that much more gratifying.

While I began as a GMAT instructor (+20 years of experience), the skills I acquired in that arena were easily transferred to the GRE.

If you haven't touched math since high school, preparing for the GRE is extremely daunting. But we can go back to basics together, learn those math essentials, and every key skill and trick you'll need to ace then Quant side of the test. I bring my 10+ years of test prep to the table. I find standardized tests really fun because I enjoy figuring out the puzzle the test makers are trying to use to trick me, and I will bring some of that fun and passion to our sessions. I have several proven tricks to share when it comes to the Verbal side too. I took the at-home GRE in August 2020 to learn the ins and outs of this new process. I scored 169 Verbal and 167 Quant and use everything I learned to prepare for that testing experience in my sessions with students to help them get their desired score.

I am the sole GRE course author for Achievable and a seasoned coach with over 1,000 hours of GRE tutoring experience. My background includes teaching GRE prep with Kaplan and independently, where I've helped over 100 students achieve their target scores and gain admission to their top graduate schools. I specialize in creating personalized study plans that cater to individual needs and helping students learn all the principles, rules, and tricks of the exam. Whether you're just starting or looking to boost your score, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's make your GRE journey a success!

Hi! I'm Bruce Hanson and I've coached the GRE for 10 years both as an instructor at UCLA and as the founder of First Choice Admissions. I specialize in getting students scores of 325+ and I've helped hundreds of students just like you hit their goals! I created a rigorous curriculum at UCLA by sending classrooms of students through the program and further honed it through thousands of hours of teaching private students. I produce consistent and exceptional results.

I graduated in three years from the University of Miami with a Bachelors degree in the fields of Environmental Science and Economics. After 6 years of experience and over 100 students coached, with many receiving score increases greater than 100 points on the SAT and ACT, I decided to pursue GRE preparation. I am confidently able to solve the hardest questions given in the math and verbal sections of the GRE, and I am confident that I can help you on your journey. I also worked for a test prep company where I gained valuable skills and insights into guaranteeing score increases with all the students I worked with. I have a proven step by step system to raise your score. It starts with learning the key concepts that are tested and then applying these concepts in real test questions from tests. I am passionate, patient, and empathetic, and I believe that every student has their own academic talents that are revealed when provided the right environment and mentor.

My typical student improves by: ---9 - 20 points on the GRE (versus the industry standard of 4 - 8 points) after 10 - 16 lessons ---5 - 9 points on the ACT (versus the industry standard of 2 - 4 points) after 6 - 8 lessons ---100 - 300 points on the SAT (versus the industry standard of 60 - 80 points) after 8 - 10 lessons With 14+ years as a Full-time Professional Tutor, I tutor EVERY section of every exam I teach and hold 99th% scores on each of them. As of 2023, I have also begun offering tutoring for the GMAT. My unique selling point and competitive edge over other tutors and test prep companies is simple: In far fewer hours than what is typically needed by other providers, I drive significantly higher improvements in my students' scores. To learn more about me, please visit my webpage (https://www.intuitivetestprep.com/)

Jacob Zemon brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep passion for teaching to the world of GRE preparation. With a solid academic foundation, including a cum laude Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and a Master's degree in Statistics, Jacob has not only mastered the content but also the strategies needed to excel. His innovative approach was born from personal challenges with the GRE and GMAT, where he successfully elevated his scores into the top percentiles through a carefully tailored study regimen that marries pedagogical research with memory optimization techniques. Beyond his academic credentials, Jacob has harnessed his statistical prowess and analytical skills in diverse professional landscapes, ranging from management consulting to digital marketing. This unique combination of in-depth scholarship and real-world application infuses his teaching with relevance and provides his students with an edge in conquering standardized tests. As a dedicated educator, Jacob is committed to connecting with each learner, ensuring that the strategies they adopt are not just theory, but tools for genuine success.

I’ve been helping clients achieve their GRE goal scores since 2015, when I was hired by Manhattan Prep, an elite test prep company that required a 99th-percentile GRE score, over forty hours of rigorous training, and multiple professional assessments before I could even teach my first class. Although I’d already been teaching and tutoring for years, Manhattan Prep is where I truly began to master the challenging and joyful craft of teaching. I’ve since taught the GRE to hundreds of students, many of whom have gone on to top-tier graduate and MBA programs, including Dartmouth, UPenn, Stanford, UVA, and Harvard. I’ve trained dozens of other elite GRE instructors and have planned and run three professional development conferences for GMAT, GRE, and LSAT instructors from around the world. I’ve helped to write TOEFL and GRE books and curricula and have built an interactive online GRE course. I’ve also co-written and performed in a GRE vocabulary YouTube series with over 1 million views. If you'd like to learn more about me and my teaching style, I write a weekly newsletter: substack.com/@gretarot. I also offer donation-based drop-in Q&A sessions twice a month; these are listed on my LinkedIn profile.