GRE Tutors

Clients preparing for the GRE are generally motivated and ready to work hard to attain their desired score. Where I come in as a coach is not only with subject matter knowledge, but the ability to help you focus your preparation and make the best use of your time. I'll also teach you strategies specific to the test—the way questions are worded and the way passages are structured can often give you important clues once you know what to look for. Furthermore, I have many years of experience as a classroom teacher and tutor, especially in math. I am able to draw on those other experiences to help GRE students by suggesting other resources to shore up particular areas that need work. Many of my GRE students have strengthened their mathematical problem-solving ability by going outside the bounds of GRE prep books; they were then able to apply these skills to the actual GRE.

Hello! Having applied and been accepted into multiple graduated programs (MBA from Kellogg School of Management and MSc from the London School of Economics), I bring a wealth of knowledge and strategic insight to GRE preparation. I've taken the test multiple times and have firsthand experience seeing how one's score can increase with thoughtful, intentional, and dedicated preparation. Across 4 times I've taken the GRE, I've averaged a score of 330+ and have scored a 169 on verbal section (99th percentile) and 170 on the quant section (perfect score). I've also consistently scored 5s on the writing section if that is an area of focus. In preparing for my exams, I used many different resources (paid and unpaid) to polish and ameliorate the areas that needed improvement. I like to think that I have taken the best parts, processes, and methods from those programs to be the best GRE tutor I can be for you. I know how important the standardized test is to any individual's application and am confident that with the right preparation, anyone can boost their score to get into their dream program.Let's connect and create a personalized plan to help you succeed!

Welcome to my profile! With a Master of Science from the University of Cincinnati and extensive experience in data analytics and consulting at top firms like PwC, Deloitte, and KPMG, I bring a strategic approach to GRE preparation. My background as a Data Architect and Senior Analytics Associate has honed my analytical skills, which I leverage to help students excel in the quantitative and verbal sections of the GRE. I have a proven track record of guiding students to improve their scores and achieve their academic goals. Let's work together to create a personalized study plan that maximizes your potential and sets you on the path to success. Reach out to start your GRE journey with confidence!

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.

Welcome to my profile! With over 18 years of experience as an educational coach, I specialize in GRE Quantitative Reasoning, helping students achieve remarkable improvements in their scores. My students have consistently scored above 165 in Quant, with many improving from Q155s, and have gained admission to top schools such as Cornell, USC Marshall, and NUS. Students achieved Top scores of Q170 Pedagogy - Disciplined & focused teaching method Focus on building in-depth concepts Application of innovative & short ways of solving All practice materials are included My approach focuses on building strong fundamentals and exploring multiple problem-solving methods to deepen understanding. I am dedicated to providing personalized guidance and ample practice materials to ensure your success. Let's work together to reach your target GRE score!

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

On the GRE, I scored a 168 on the Verbal, a 162 on the Quantitative, and a 5.5 on the Writing sections. The GRE is a game with rules to beating it. Particularly for the Verbal and Writing sections, I know the rules to the game and would love to share them with you so you also can ace the GRE. I've worked with several clients already, helping them improve their scores and equipping them with the knowledge and strategies to score in the 99th percentile. Please don't hesitate to reach out! I am happy to schedule a lesson with you!

The only way to do well on the GMAT and the GRE is to understand the material and to know how to answer the questions. Cheats and guessing strategies don’t work, and you can’t “beat” or “outsmart” the tests. I am a Certified Teacher who has taught the material that appears on these tests in school. MY APPROACH IS TO TEACH YOU THE CONCEPTS AND SKILLS YOU NEED TO ANSWER THE TEST QUESTIONS CORRECTLY. I scored in the 99th percentile on the GMAT and the SAT, and I have a thorough understanding of the tests. I am a writer, with excellent language skills. As a Certified Teacher, I have 20-plus years’ experience as a teacher, tutor, test prep coach, and business trainer. I am a former teacher of high school math – exactly the math that appears on the tests – and of English grammar and writing. I am a trained and certified teacher. I have a Bachelor of Education degree and Adult Education training. I also have an MBA and have worked on Wall St as a Vice President at a major financial institution, as well as in several other business and management positions.

I graduated in three years from the University of Miami with a Bachelors degree in the fields of Environmental Science and Economics. After 6 years of experience and over 100 students coached, with many receiving score increases greater than 100 points on the SAT and ACT, I decided to pursue GRE preparation. I am confidently able to solve the hardest questions given in the math and verbal sections of the GRE, and I am confident that I can help you on your journey. I also worked for a test prep company where I gained valuable skills and insights into guaranteeing score increases with all the students I worked with. I have a proven step by step system to raise your score. It starts with learning the key concepts that are tested and then applying these concepts in real test questions from tests. I am passionate, patient, and empathetic, and I believe that every student has their own academic talents that are revealed when provided the right environment and mentor.

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.