Master the GRE
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Targeted, diagnostic-driven GRE coaching that consistently delivers 70–100 point score improvements. Whether you're aiming for a top PhD, Master's, or professional program — every session is built around your specific gaps.
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What Is the GRE?
The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is the most widely accepted graduate admissions test in the world, required by thousands of Master's, PhD, and professional programs. Administered by ETS, the GRE transitioned to a shorter, fully digital adaptive format in 2023 — cutting testing time nearly in half while maintaining score reliability.
2 Sections · 27 Questions Each
Tests reading comprehension, text completion, and sentence equivalence. Vocabulary in context and critical reasoning skills are heavily weighted. Score: 130–170.
2 Sections · 27 Questions Each
Covers arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data interpretation. The GRE tests mathematical reasoning and problem-solving, not advanced calculus. Score: 130–170.
1 Task · 30 Minutes
One "Analyze an Argument" essay. Scored 0–6 by ETS raters. Strong analytical writing can distinguish your application — especially for research-focused programs.
Top PhD programs in humanities typically expect 160+. STEM programs vary widely — ask Neil what your target program expects.
Competitive STEM and business programs often expect 160–167+. Neil's students average a 9-point Quant improvement.
A score of 4.5–5.0 is considered strong. Most programs care most about Verbal and Quant — but Writing can matter for research roles.
The Jedi Method for GRE
Graduate students are busy. Neil's approach is built for efficiency — no wasted sessions, no reviewing what you already know. Every hour is targeted at what will move your score.
Diagnostic Assessment
A full diagnostic across Verbal and Quant maps exactly where your points are being lost — question type, topic, and timing patterns all analyzed.
Gap Identification
GRE errors usually fall into a few categories: concept gaps, vocabulary blind spots, reading speed, or quantitative reasoning habits. Neil identifies which ones apply to you.
Targeted Coaching
Every session attacks your highest-impact weaknesses. For most students, 80% of score gains come from fixing 20% of the problem areas — Neil finds that 20% fast.
Adaptive Strategy
The GRE is section-adaptive — Section 2 difficulty depends on Section 1 performance. Neil trains you to maximize Section 1 and exploit the adaptive structure strategically.
What We Cover in GRE Prep
Verbal — Reading Comprehension
~50% of Verbal Section- Main idea and primary purpose
- Inference and implication questions
- Author's tone and attitude
- Logical structure of arguments
- Short and long passage strategies
Verbal — Text Completion & SE
~50% of Verbal Section- One-, two-, and three-blank TCQs
- Sentence Equivalence strategy
- High-frequency GRE vocabulary
- Context clue techniques
- Eliminating near-miss traps
Quant — Arithmetic & Algebra
Core Quant Foundation- Number properties and divisibility
- Fractions, decimals, percentages
- Linear and quadratic equations
- Inequalities and absolute value
- Word problem translation
Quant — Geometry & Advanced
Higher-Difficulty Topics- Lines, angles, and triangles
- Circles and coordinate geometry
- Permutations and combinations
- Probability and statistics
- Quantitative Comparison strategy
Quant — Data Interpretation
High-Yield Question Type- Reading tables, bar and line graphs
- Pie charts and mixed-data sets
- Percentage change and ratios
- Estimation and approximation
- Multi-part question strategy
Analytical Writing
Analyze an Argument Essay- Identifying logical flaws and assumptions
- Structuring a high-scoring essay
- Timed writing practice
- Vocabulary and precision in writing
- What ETS raters actually look for
What Students Say
"I worked with Neil on my GRE prep while also getting advice on PhD program applications. He helped me raise my Quant score from 158 to 167 and gave me incredibly useful feedback on my statement of purpose. I'm now at my top-choice program at Princeton."
"Neil identified that I was losing most of my Verbal points on Text Completion questions — not Reading Comprehension like I assumed. Once we fixed that specific weakness my score jumped dramatically. His diagnostic instinct is genuinely impressive."
"As an international student, the GRE Verbal section felt impossible. Neil's vocabulary and reading strategy changed everything. He also helped me understand how ETS constructs answer traps — that knowledge alone was worth several points."
Neil Chakraborty
Founder & Lead TutorMS & MPhil · University of Utah
Adjunct Professor · Seneca Polytechnic
A GRE Coach Who Has Lived Graduate Admissions
Neil Chakraborty holds a double Master's degree from the University of Utah and has spent over 15 years helping students navigate the GRE and gain entry to top graduate programs worldwide. His own experience as a graduate student — and as an academic who has evaluated students — gives him a unique perspective on what admissions committees actually look for.
His analytical background in physics and data science means he is particularly strong on the Quantitative section, consistently helping students reach scores of 160+ who previously felt the math was out of reach. On Verbal, his reading-intensive academic background makes him equally effective for humanities and social science applicants.
Neil's GRE students have been admitted to PhD and Master's programs at Princeton, Columbia, University of Toronto, UBC, McGill, and many other institutions across North America and the UK.
- MS & MPhil, University of Utah
- M.Sc. & B.Sc. Physics
- Adjunct Professor, Seneca Polytechnic
- Institutional Research, University of Toronto
- PMP & SAS Certified
- 25+ Years Research & Analytics
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