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GRE Prep

A short, structured program built around your grad-school goals.

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Build confidence and score higher on the GRE test

The GRE test is your chance to open doors to big opportunities! Turn to our experts to refresh your skills, build your confidence and maximize your scores for grad school.

We tailor our GRE test prep to your exact needs. We’ll explore your goals, time frame and skillsets so we can create a short, structured program just for you.

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What’s included

How Sylvan’s tutoring helps you prepare for the GRE

Our expert team of educators will help you:

Review concepts in your GRE study guide
Complete practice questions so the format is familiar on test day
Get personalized homework support between sessions
Refresh specific skills and GRE test-taking strategies

Personalized GRE test strategies based on your strengths and weaknesses

At Sylvan, we’re committed to personalized tutoring that’s designed specifically for you. That means GRE test strategies and study techniques that reflect your strengths and help you where you need it. We know how to support adult learners, no matter what your learning style.

OUR GRE TEST PREP IS A GREAT OPTION IF YOU WANT TO
  • Refresh key concepts you learned a while ago, such as algebra or advanced reading comprehension skills
  • Have more structure and support from a study program — no need to tackle a GRE study guide on your own!
  • Get back into education after time away, especially if you’re feeling a little rusty with your skills or are nervous about taking a big test
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About the test

What is the GRE?

The GRE General Test is the admissions test most graduate and many business schools use. It was shortened in September 2023 to just under two hours.

Who takes it
Applicants to master’s, doctoral and MBA programs
Offered year-round at test centers and at home with online proctoring
You can take it once every 21 days, up to five times a year
Format
Computer-delivered, about 1 hour 58 minutes with no scheduled break
Verbal and quantitative sections are section-adaptive: how you do on the first decides the difficulty of the second
An on-screen calculator is provided for the quantitative sections
Sections
Analytical Writing — one “Analyze an Issue” task, 30 minutes
Verbal Reasoning — two sections, 27 questions, 41 minutes
Quantitative Reasoning — two sections, 27 questions, 47 minutes
Scoring
Verbal and Quantitative each scored 130–170, in one-point steps
Analytical Writing scored 0–6, in half-point steps
Scores are valid for five years, and you choose which scores schools see

Hear it from Sylvan families

What families say about Sylvan test prep

“Sylvan was fantastic for providing assistance and refresher courses for when I was studying for the GRE. I was a little rusty on the Quantitative portion of the exam due to being out of college for a bit, but they were quick to find weakness and ensure I understood the concepts.”
— JD K. · Sylvan of Bedford
“Sylvan has been a great resource for us in preparing for the SAT. Their expertise, resources, and flexibility allowed us to have a great experience and improve test scores.”
— Inteshar M. · Sylvan of Arlington & Mansfield
“My experience at Sylvan has been very positive. I have always been supported and encouraged to try my hardest. The teachers always make sure you understand what they’re teaching. I have been here for a year for SAT and my score has gone up exponentially. I would recommend Sylvan for anyone, whether it’s for SAT, ACT, or regular school work.”
— Avery A. · Sylvan of Bel Air

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Start learning GRE test strategies today

GRE test prep is available at select Sylvan centers. Give us a call at (888) 338-2283 or fill out the form to discuss your learning goals.

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