Ace the GRE — Getting Started Package

Ace the GRE — Getting Started Package

Offered by Avi L.

4.9

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Test Anxiety, Verbal Struggles or Math Phobia? Look No Further

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Package Description:

This package is built for ambitious grad school applicants who want to kick off their GRE prep with expert guidance. Whether you're just starting to explore the test or want a clearer strategy before diving deep, this program helps you take focused, high-impact steps from day one. You’ll partner with a Leland coach to clarify your goals, assess your baseline, and identify the areas that will drive the biggest score improvements. Your coach will help you make smart, early moves so you can prep efficiently and with purpose—ultimately setting you up to reach your target test score. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: - Initial Kickoff & Planning Session: Review your academic background, timeline, and target programs to co-create a personalized GRE strategy. - Baseline Assessment: Identify your starting point through diagnostic testing or review of past scores to highlight key strengths and gaps. - Study Plan Design: Build a custom GRE prep roadmap that aligns with your goals, schedule, and preferred learning style. - Concept Overview: Get early exposure to core quantitative, verbal, and analytical writing concepts—and learn how they show up on the test. - Practice Strategy: Learn how to structure your prep and track your progress effectively. - Test-Taking Foundations: Understand the GRE format, timing, and scoring, along with initial strategies to improve pacing and accuracy. This package is ideal for students who want to start strong, avoid common prep pitfalls, and build momentum with expert support. It’s your launchpad to a more focused, empowered GRE prep journey—led by a coach who’s in your corner from the start.


What you'll get from this package

A personalized study plan based on a detailed diagnostic assessment of your current GRE skills

Review of key GRE concepts, including Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Analytical Writing

Effective test-taking strategies and time management techniques for each section of the GRE

Final preparation tips, stress management strategies, and confidence-building techniques as your test date approaches


Additional details

Coaching delivered via live sessions and .

Refund Policy

Additional expectations or terms of engagement may be provided by coaches (e.g. expected response times, etc.).

Services included:

Quantitative Reasoning

Test Prep Strategy

Analytical Writing

Verbal Reasoning

Tailored Study Plan


Avi L.

Offered by Avi L.

Joined April 2023

4.9

Test Anxiety, Verbal Struggles or Math Phobia? Look No Further

Hi there! My name is Avi and I have taught the GRE/GMAT for 18 years. More importantly, I have written actual questions for the test and know the hidden patterns and strategies that I can teach you in order to be successful. For those who have math anxiety and/or test taking anxiety in general, I also address the psychological aspects of the test. My students are typically ones who are targeting the top schools and need a score in the 90th percentile and above. In my years teaching standardized tests, what I have found important is to provide students with a clear and customized syllabus of exactly what they ought to be doing between our private sessions. I do that using my own materials that I have written and developed. This means you will be practicing with realistic GRE questions that reflect what you will see on the actual exam, NOT random busy work. I also specialize in Math 'Fraidy Cats. Been a while since you took a math course? Are you terrified at the prospect of seeing horrific words such as 'fractions' or 'algebra'? Rest easy...I teach GRE strategy, NOT math. With my approach, you won't have to revisit four years of high school math. The verbal is an equally diabolical section with plenty of strategies I have devised over my years crafting questions for the exam and teaching them to my students. Have you already tried studying on your own but find yourself just spinning your wheels? The GRE is a sophisticated exams that take an expert to show you the game they're playing. I not only teach you the strategies to succeed; we also address test taking anxiety (a real thing!), how to pace and time yourself, as well as a structured plan to study so you don't have to wonder what to do between our sessions. I am more than a GRE tutor. Check my reviews on Leland and Yelp. I am a relationship-driven partner, and when you cross that GRE finish line with your 330+, I'll be the first to meet you with a big hug and a hearty congrats! I can't wait to help you reach your goal score. P.S. A note about my prices. They are non-negotiable. I am not the cheapest GRE tutor. I know that. There are other tutors that compete on price. I don't. I compete on quality. Top scores for ambitious students looking to crack the 330+ land, and gain admission to M7 programs. Please note, my schedule fills up rather quickly, especially between the months of August and April (application season), so reach out and I will tell you if I am taking on more clients. Best to all of you!! -Avi

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500+ people coached for GRE

Open to working with clients outside the U.S.

Starting at $1,975

5h+ of coaching

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