GRE Test Prep Coaches

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 raised my GRE score from a 315 to a 335+ in four weeks while working full-time — no tutor, no prep course. I figured out which strategies actually move the needle and which study methods are a waste of time, and I've since helped over 10 people do the same. If you're short on time and need to make every study session count, that's exactly where I can help. I don't believe in grinding through thousands of practice problems without a plan. I'll help you diagnose where your points are hiding, build a focused study schedule that fits around your life, and learn the test-taking strategies that got me from average to 99th percentile in under a month. I also coach on MBA admissions, so if the GRE is part of a bigger application game plan, we can make sure your prep timeline and target score fit your overall strategy.

I am a current Harvard Business School student who received admissions to 4 top-rated MBA programs and received $450k+ in merit-based scholarships. I took the GRE and would be thrilled to share the strategies I learned to nail the test. I support applicants across the Verbal, Quantitative, and Writing sections of the test with tried and true methods. Together, we can generate a game plan, work through time management, designate your problem strategies, and master practice sets.

My name is Siri Omene, and I am the founder and owner of Chitown Tutoring, one of the highest-rated test prep companies in Chicago with a 4.9-star average across more than 70 reviews. I have spent over a decade helping students succeed on high-stakes exams including the SAT, ACT, GRE, GED, AP, and selective high school entrance tests in both Chicago and New York City. With a background in civil engineering from Illinois Tech and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, I bring a structured, analytical approach to test preparation. I have personally delivered more than 10,000 hours of instruction and guided over 500 students in achieving their academic goals. My promise to you: • Deep expertise: I have trained tutors, developed full-length curricula, and worked with students across all academic levels • Proven track record of success: Students regularly achieve significant score increases and gain admission to top programs • Personalized support: Every lesson is tailored to the student’s pace, needs, and goals • Strategic focus: Sessions go beyond content and teach how to think, plan, and perform under pressure • Long-term impact: Students leave with greater confidence, stronger study habits, and skills that benefit them beyond the exam If you are preparing for graduate school with the GRE, I will help you strengthen your quantitative and verbal reasoning skills, create a personalized study strategy, and boost your score to stay competitive in a selective admissions landscape.

It often happens that one's natural habits/practices form the strongest basis for excellence in a certain area -- a good reason for why none of my friends batted an eyelash when they heard I had begun training students in the GRE. Essentially the only books I ever read are the classics of Victorian age European and American literature, whose heightened word choices provide me with a unique appreciation/understanding for the vocabulary questions of the GRE (now a full 1/2 of the verbal questions!). But that's not all. I've had the privilege of training students in the GRE for around a decade, and am highly versed in the reading comprehension, logic, and quantitative questions. Perhaps that's why more than 60% of the students I take on are able to crank up their cumulative score by 12 points or more. Not only that, but 93% of my GRE students end up with thick envelopes -- the ones containing acceptance letters -- mailed to them by their first and second choices of grad school.

Hi, I’m Nick. I graduated from Columbia University in 2003 with degrees in English and Economics, and I’ve been teaching the GRE since 2005, after scoring in the 99th percentile on the test. I have tutored over 800 students one on one, many of whom have been admitted to the top graduate programs in the US and Europe, and my students routinely improve by over 20 to 40 percentile points.

I am a CPA and currently a Tax Manager at a Big 4 accounting firm. I’m on Leland because I know what it’s like to come from a "quiet," highly technical background and wonder if you can break into a top-tier MBA program. I used the GRE as my primary tool to prove my quantitative rigor, scoring a 332 total with a perfect 170 on the Quant section. That score was the anchor of my applications and helped me secure Full-Ride Scholarships to both Chicago Booth and Northwestern Kellogg, as well as admission and scholarship offers from MIT Sloan, Columbia (CBS), Yale SOM, Duke Fuqua, Dartmouth Tuck, and NYU Stern. My coaching style is built for the busy professional. Having balanced 60+ hour work weeks while studying. I focus on the specific logic and efficiency needed to hit a 170 Quant without burning out. Whether you are a fellow Big 4 professional looking to pivot into a new industry or a candidate from a niche technical field, I can help you master the GRE and position your profile for the same level of scholarship success I achieved.

Welcome to my profile! With a strong foundation in business and strategy from my time at USC Marshall School of Business, I have honed my analytical skills through roles at top firms like McKinsey and Capital One Ventures. My experience has equipped me with the critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for mastering the GRE (169 Verbal, 161 Quant, 5.5 Analytical Writing). I have a passion for helping others achieve their academic goals and have successfully guided numerous students to improve their GRE scores, opening doors to their dream graduate programs. Let's work together to create a personalized study plan that will help you excel on the GRE. Reach out to set up an introductory call!

Welcome to my profile! With a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University and a perfect Quantitative score of 170 on the GRE, I have a strong foundation in both the technical and strategic aspects of test preparation. My experience as a Teaching Assistant, where I developed and taught leadership lectures and tutored students one-on-one, has honed my ability to tailor my coaching to individual needs. I have a proven track record of helping students improve their understanding and performance, and I'm here to help you achieve your target GRE score. Let's work together to create a personalized study plan that maximizes your strengths and addresses your challenges. Reach out to set up an introductory call!

-Improved GRE score by 20 points, only taking an official exam twice -Prior ACT tutor and GRE verbal tutor