MathComputer Science
Amy Goetze
University of Michigan (Ph.D.)
Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Michigan, plus M.S. in Mathematics and B.A. with Honors from Williams College. Former leadership roles at Kaiser, CHOA, and IBM.
Test Preparation · GREFor Discerning Families
Test Prep · GRE
GRE tutors for graduate-level ambition.
Graduate Record Examination
A global yardstick for graduate readiness. Personalized preparation across writing, verbal, and quantitative reasoning.
GRE
Graduate Record Examination
Northside TutoringEst. 2000
Cohort
GRE Cohort Prep
Cohort Leader
Amy Goetze
University of Michigan (Ph.D.)
Our GRE cohort sessions bring students together in a small-group format to build strategy and content mastery across Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing — with a professional tutor guiding pacing and review.
Upcoming Cohort Dates
GRE cohort dates are scheduled around graduate program application deadlines and student demand. Contact us to join the waitlist or ask about the next start date.
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$165/ hr · one-on-one starter session
Purchase a single session to get started — we'll help place your student into the next GRE cohort as one forms.
What is the GRE?
A global yardstick for graduate readiness.
The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is a crucial milestone for graduate-level challenges. Administered by ETS, this computer-based test evaluates your analytical writing, verbal reasoning, and quantitative reasoning skills — essential for success in graduate, business, or law programs.
It is the primary examination used to determine admission to many graduate-level programs. The test focuses on math and English skills at an advanced level, and our professional tutors are here to help you prepare.
GRE Exam Breakdown
Three main sections
- 01 /
Analytical Writing Assessment
Evaluates your critical thinking and analytical writing skills.
- 02 /
Verbal Reasoning
Tests reading comprehension, vocabulary, and reasoning with written material.
- 03 /
Quantitative Reasoning
Problem-solving with arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis.
Plus potential unscored sections —
- 01Unscored — either Verbal Reasoning or Quantitative Reasoning
- 02Research — used for ETS research purposes
GRE score range
A high score not only enhances your application — it demonstrates your preparedness for rigorous academic work. With average scores ranging around 152 for Verbal, 156 for Quantitative, and 4.0 for Writing, aiming high can significantly impact your admission prospects.
Effective preparation goes beyond cramming. It is about building a deep understanding and strategy for tackling the test's demands. As of September 2023, the overall test time is about 1 hour and 58 minutes.
GRE tutoring can dramatically improve your preparation process, offering personalized strategies and insights that cater to your strengths and weaknesses.
Meet Your GRE Math Tutor
Meet Amy Goetze
Rigorous, focused preparation for the GRE Quantitative Reasoning section.
Northside Tutoring
Begin your graduate journey today.
From a free consultation to a full GRE diagnostic — we will pair you with a tutor who knows your target programs inside and out.