GRE Private Tutoring in Durban (South Africa)

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Are you a Durban-based student seeking to obtain the highest score possible on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)? If you are searching for the most effective and comprehensive GRE preparation resources, look no further than the standardized test prep experts at Manhattan Review. We take great pride in offering all the services and resources you'll need to score in the highest percentiles on this potentially life-changing exam, and we encourage you to contact us today to learn more about our unsurpassed GRE prep options. When it comes to learning, many students enjoy studying in classroom-style groups, finding others' questions and comments insightful and even inspiring. Other students, however, know that they do not perform to their full potential in a group setting. These students might find themselves distracted by others or worried about working too slowly, holding the group back or slowing down the pace of learning. Alternatively, these students might find themselves bored and frustrated when they have mastered a particular concept but cannot move on until everyone in the group has demonstrated similar mastery. If you know you learn best through customized instruction that allows you to work at your own pace, we invite you to learn more about the private tutoring options available through Manhattan Review. 

Manhattan Review is one of the most established and respected instruction-focused companies in the world, and our knowledgeable and dedicated educators will ensure you're perfectly positioned to obtain the GRE score you need to achieve the success you deserve. We are pleased to provide local Durban students with all the tools they need to become leaders in their respective fields, and becoming a leader starts with obtaining an advanced degree from a top-tier graduate program. In order to secure admission to such a program, you need the highest GRE score you can obtain, but there's no need for you to prepare for this anxiety-provoking exam by yourself. Whether you intend to pursue an advanced degree from a graduate, business, or law school, and whatever the career path you've chosen, at Manhattan Review, we've helped countless motivated students achieve to their fullest capabilities and secure admittance into leading colleges and universities in the United States, Europe, Asia, and around the world. We're excited to help you take the next step on your personal and professional journey, and our instructors are ready to guide you to your own exciting success. Manhattan Review has been the leader in standardized test preparation since 1999, and our resources are unsurpassed in the instructional industry. Working one-on-one with a private tutor has been shown to accelerate learning, and when you are free to work at your own pace within a tried-and-true system of coursework, you will be amazed at how fast both your knowledge of the GRE and your own self-confidence will improve. 

The GRE General Test is designed to closely reflect the sort of thinking employees and executives are required to perform in today's fast-paced business environments. The exam assesses verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing abilities, intentionally focusing on skills that have been developed and strengthened over a long period of time and can be applied to vastly different jobs and positions. GRE scores range between 130 to 170 in the verbal and quantitative sections of the exam, and the writing portion is scored on a scale ranging from 0 to 6 using half-point increments. In order to be competitive for the highest-ranking graduate programs, it is imperative to do well on the GRE. An average total GRE score is around 300, but for those seeking admission to the world's best graduate, business, or law programs, scores will need to be far above average. A score of 318 at the 75^th percentile is considered "good," whereas a score of 329 at the 90^th percentile is considered "excellent." At Manhattan Review, we can help you obtain those excellent scores and take the next step in your academic and/or professional life.

One of the best ways to prepare for a test as important as the GRE is to work with top-notch test-taking professionals who can guide you through mastering the test content while also teaching you to manage your time over this lengthy exam. At Manhattan Review, our private tutoring programs are always designed with the student in mind, taking your learning- and test-related needs into account. Your tutor will begin by working to understand your unique learning style, identifying the academic strengths you already possess while teaching you to overcome any areas of weakness that might negatively impact your GRE performance. We offer private tutoring for those just getting started on their academic journeys, as well as for those who are already established in a profession and are seeking a pay raise, promotion, or simply to take their career to the next level. Those who have taken advantage of Manhattan Review's private tutoring programs have gone on to be admitted to top-tier graduate programs and institutions of higher education around the world, including Duke University, MIT, Stanford University, Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Cambridge, Yale University, Oxford University, the University of Chicago, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Northwestern University, the University of Southern California, Cornell University, Columbia University, Dartmouth College, Princeton University, the University of Texas at Austin, CalTech, and elsewhere. 

If you are a Durban-based student seeking to maximize your GRE preparation, consider working with one of Manhattan Review's esteemed private tutors. Our instructors have extensive first-hand experience with a wide variety of standardized tests, having obtained their own impressive scores, but at Manhattan Review we do not only hire exceptional test-takers…we hire exceptional educators with strong backgrounds in teaching, learning theory, and applied instruction. Our private tutors know just how to help you master the necessary techniques and strategies to help you obtain your own impressive GRE score sure to open doors to the most prestigious graduate programs. By preparing for the GRE with a private tutor, you can dedicate time to those concepts you find most challenging while quickly moving on from things you have already mastered. There's no fear of being scrutinized or singled out within a group…there is only you, your tutor, and your increasing mastery of test content as you learn the most effective and efficient test-taking strategies. Just as our personable and respected test prep professionals created their own unique paths to success, so too can you, earning yourself a place at a leading graduate, business, or law program and achieving the degree you need to create the career of your dreams. 

While many aspects of the graduate school application process are beyond your control, one thing you have significant control over is how prepared you are for the GRE. At Manhattan Review, we are here to help you unlock your potential the same way we've helped thousands of other aspiring leaders, and we are experts at guiding you to achieving your individual goals. If you are seeking the most results-driven, flexible, and student-friendly resource for GRE preparation, look no further than the respected test prep experts at Manhattan Review. We encourage you to contact us today to learn more about creating a customized private tutoring program that's perfectly tailored for you and your GRE needs, and we look forward to partnering with you to achieve the GRE success you deserve. Whatever your academic goals and whatever career you envision, success starts with a high GRE score, and a high GRE score starts with Manhattan Review.

Meet a Durban GRE Tutor: Brenda S.

Brenda S. grew up in Austin, Texas, and developed a passion for science at an early age. "I was constantly printing out experiments I found online," she laughs, "and thank goodness my mother was so patient, because I was always making a mess in the kitchen pretending I was some famous scientist." Brenda loved conducting experiments and credits them for helping her overcome a childhood fear of failure. "I've always been a little on the perfectionist side," she admits, "and I hated making mistakes, but science taught me mistakes can be valuable…they tell you what doesn't work so you can keep searching for what does work." Brenda's mother was likely thrilled when her daughter shifted her experiments to the science lab at her school, and Brenda spent her time involved in numerous science-related clubs and extracurricular organizations. She won the science fair two years in a row and served as a mentor to middle school children completing their own science projects. She also hosted a podcast examining popular science fiction books and movies and exploring the plausibility of the included science. Brenda additionally volunteered as a peer tutor in her high school's learning center to help classmates "who didn't find chemistry and physics quite as much fun as I did," she smiles. 

Brenda performed exceptionally well on the ACT and, combined with her high school accomplishments, she was accepted to numerous colleges and chose to attend Dartmouth University, where she majored in chemistry. She also continued to work as a tutor while completing her undergraduate degree. After graduating, she knew she wanted to obtain an advanced degree, so she worked with a private tutor through Manhattan Review to prepare for the GRE. "Being able to meet virtually was so nice," shares Brenda. "We could schedule sessions when it was most convenient for my schedule and that really helped me focus and make the most of my time." Brenda's hard work and dedication were rewarded when she was accepted into her top two graduate programs, and she happily chose to attend CalTech, consistently ranked among the best chemistry graduate programs in the world. 

After graduating from CalTech, Brenda accepted a position with a large biotech company in Southern California. While she enjoyed her position, she was also excited when an opportunity to work with the KZN Science Centre in Durban arose, giving her the chance to move to South Africa. Brenda loved the science education work she did through the Centre, but she also missed working directly with students as she had done for so much of her academic career. When a rare position for a tutor opened up at the local Durban office of Manhattan Review, Brenda eagerly applied, and we quickly welcomed her to the team. Brenda is a natural teacher and a gifted educator who works hard to stay on top of the latest advances in teaching. Her students appreciate her dedication and her patience, as well as her ability to make learning fun. When she isn't helping future graduate students prepare for the GRE, Brenda can be found teaching free science classes to local children, spending time in the Burman Bush nature preserve, and going to the movies with friends.