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As a two-time GRE Verbal recipient of a 170 and 169 (both 99th percentile), I am passionate about helping you reach your target GRE score by teaching you 1) verbal skills and 2) how to beat the test. More importantly, I want to help you earn your place at top MBA or other master's programs - particularly if you come from a technical background and struggle with verbal, reading, or writing exams. I also understand that verbal testing doesn't end with the GRE. I coach for MBA and master's admissions at schools like Harvard, MIT, business school M7s, and other top programs. If you're also looking for help with your MBA or master's applications, we can work that seamlessly into our coaching plan.

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.

Hello! I’m Rouhin, a highly experienced GRE tutor with over a decade of proven success helping students achieve top results. I’ve earned perfect scores on the SAT, SAT Math II, GRE Quant, GMAT Quant, and ACT Math, and I’ve guided students in reaching their own top scores — including perfect scores — across GRE Quant and GMAT Quant. What sets me apart is not just mastery of the material, but the ability to teach it in a way that clicks. I tailor my approach to each student’s learning style, breaking down complex concepts into clear, manageable steps and building both skill and confidence along the way. I’m excited to work with you and help you reach the GRE Quant score you’re aiming for!

As a former SAT/ACT Tutor with Prep For Success, I designed personalized lesson plans that significantly improved students' test scores and college readiness. I have taken the GRE twice with large improvement in the second score. Whether you're aiming to boost your quantitative or verbal scores, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and create a tailored plan to achieve your GRE goals!

My intuitive, common-sense approach to the GRE has helped numerous students score 320+ since 2012. I emphasize comprehension rather than memorization: Instead of just giving you rules to remember, I help you figure out why they work. There's no magic formula that makes the GRE easy, but with my techniques, it won't feel too hard. A good GRE tutor should meet students where they are, and I always strive to do this. If you know a concept but struggle to apply it to certain tricky problems, I can help you with that. Alternatively, if you need something explained from the ground up, I can help with that too. I am flexible enough to work within your mental framework, rather than imposing something completely unfamiliar. My goal is to find explanations and methods that work for you, even if they aren’t entirely standard. I'll make sure to warn you if you're heading in a wrong direction, but for the most part I view GRE tutoring as an opportunity to help you leverage skills that you already have. I've found this to be a very rewarding process, and I think you will too!

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.

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by GRE? Do you find yourself understanding concepts in theory but struggling to apply them under time pressure? Or perhaps you get stuck between speed and accuracy, never quite feeling confident about your approach? I’ve asked myself all of these same questions. As someone who did not grow up with standardized tests and is not a native English speaker, I know firsthand how frustrating and intimidating this process can be. I’ve lived through these pain points, worked through them, and developed a clear, structured way of thinking that helped me turn confusion into consistency. Currently an MBA at INSEAD with experience at Boston Consulting Group and the United Nations, I am uniquely positioned to help you not just improve your test scores, but also build confidence, clarity, and a smarter approach to problem-solving. I understand both the technical and emotional side of this journey, and I’m committed to helping you succeed.

Welcome to my profile! As the owner of The Brookery: Tutoring Services, I have dedicated nearly a decade to helping students excel in their academic pursuits, including GRE preparation. With a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Journalism from the University of Alabama, I bring a strong foundation in effective communication and strategy to my coaching. My approach is tailored to each individual's needs, focusing on both the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE to ensure comprehensive preparation. Whether you're aiming to boost your score or need guidance on specific sections, I'm here to help you achieve your goals. Let's connect and create a personalized plan for your success!

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.

Note: Due to high demand, I do not offer free intro calls or discounted sessions. Thank you for understanding. I didn't just walk in and get a perfect score. My first score was in the 50th percentile. I studied my way to 99th percentile, so it's definitely possible. I have a 99th percentile score on the GMAT, GRE, and SAT, and have taught for Manhattan Prep, Kaplan, and Target Test Prep. I don't just teach the content. I teach how to think. I have a Masters in Education from Harvard and have written a book on the mental approach to standardized tests.