Graduate School Tests
Today, more than ever, graduate school applications are expected to reach all time highs as college graduates seek to improve their employment prospects in an ever changing global economy. Therefore, competitive scores on entrance exams will be essential for admission to any post-graduate program.
Top Tier Test Prep prepares you for both the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE and GMAT, equipping you with concrete strategies and methodologies for solving Verbal section problems: critical reading, vocabulary, and grammar based questions and Quantitative section problems: Quantitative Reasoning and Data Interpretation (GRE) and Integrated Reasoning and Data Sufficiency (GMAT).
Prepare with Top Tier Test Prep for the Verbal sections of your graduate exams and:
• Learn the most commonly tested grammar rules (GMAT) and how to spot the “tip-offs.”
• Learn to identify the elements of an argument to easily zero in on the correct answer. (GMAT and GRE)
• Learn to “decode” and “work” Text Completions and Sentence Equivalences. (GRE)
• Learn to find the “SCOPE” of a reading passage and use it to quickly and confidently arrive at the correct answers. (GRE and GMAT)
• Learn to set up and write a high scoring essay. (GMAT and GRE)
Prepare with Top Tier Test Prep for the Quantitative Sections of your graduate exams and:
• Refresh your understanding of basic mathematical skills in Number Sense, Algebra and Geometry. (GRE)
• Learn to reason quantitatively and to model and solve problems with quantitative methods. (GRE)
• Learn to analyze data sufficiency sets to maximize accuracy. (GMAT)
• Break down the “feared” quantitative content on the GMAT. (GMAT)
• Decode the basic skills and mathematical facts required to master quantitative questions. (GMAT)
• Learn solid critical thinking strategies to make sense of the often baffling wording of GMAT questions. (GMAT)
Testimonials
When I decided to apply to graduate school, Alyssa was the first person I called. She was vitally instrumental in my undergraduate application process and I hoped she would be willing to help me prepare for the GRE. I was two years out of undergrad, rusty at test-taking and working full-time in New York City. I knew I needed a motivating coach and a disciplined structure to maximize the little free time I had to study for the test. Alyssa was flexible and willing to work with my schedule. We set up weekly Skype chats that I took on my lunch hour in a vacant conference room.
For those lucky enough to have been tutored by Alyssa, you know the learning experience is made all the more rich by her magnanimously positive and encouraging attitude. This was certainly not lost working with her remotely. She was extremely reassuring, attentive and effective through Skype. Together, we worked methodically through problem sets as she pushed me to improve my critical reasoning, taught me how to effectively pace my work and provided helpful best practices to tackle complex reading passages. After just 10 sessions with Alyssa, I was infinitely more prepared and confident to take the test. My test scores improved dramatically over the 10 weeks and I was able to meet the target GRE score for even my reach schools. Without a doubt, this wouldn’t have been possible without Alyssa’s support.
For anyone considering returning to school and looking for an exceptionally effective mentor who is flexible, motivational and understanding, Alyssa should be the first person you call.
Kathryn McCarthy
University of Pennsylvania, Master of Public Administration
Class of 2015
Over the years, Alyssa helped prepare me for a number of standardized tests. First, she worked with me on raising my score on the Verbal section of the SAT. In only a matter of months, I raised my Verbal score from the PSAT to the SAT by over 100 points. Next, I looked to her for tutoring on the SAT II Writing test, on which she helped me to score over a 700. Years later, after graduating from college and looking to apply to graduate schools, I called up Alyssa for GRE tutoring. Thanks to her help, I’m now pursuing my Master’s at my top choice graduate school. I would recommend Alyssa to anyone willing to work hard. No matter your proficiency level, she knows how to cater to your abilities and goals. Her techniques don’t revolve around teaching test content but step-by-step procedures for successfully eliminating wrong answers and knowing how to choose the right ones. I’m so grateful for her expertise, kindness, humor, and patience! Thanks, Alyssa!
Lisa M.
Fordham University
Class of 2009
The College of New Jersey
Class of 2011 – M.A. in Counseling
Alyssa has a commitment to her student’s success that is unsurpassed. Not only did she explain the most difficult verbal problems during our sessions in a manner that was tailored to my learning style, she also guided me to vigorously and intentionally practice these concepts. Alyssa introduced the material in an individualized manner and used questioning techniques to truly allow me to understand and answer a question conceptually. She coached me through the most difficult portions of the verbal section of the GMAT and maintained a wonderfully positive and inspiring energy throughout each session. A true professional, Alyssa loves what she does and her positive energy allowed me to be relaxed and engaged during our sessions, yielding results that matched my highest expectations. She equipped me with strategies and tools and guided my learning until I achieved a level of accuracy that surpassed the requirements of the MBA programs to which I was applying. Thanks to Alyssa, I will be able to apply to the most competitive MBA programs in the world.
S.R., Columbia University
Class of 2009
Top Tier Test Prep tutoring sessions are structured with the elite, high performing student in mind. The sessions focus on the fundamentals in the beginning which was crucial for me since I had not covered any of the material since my undergraduate studies. Each lesson focuses on building a deeper understanding of these concepts and challenging students with more difficult material. Klaudia and Alyssa are masters at introducing alternative ways of thinking about a problem and making students aware of the different ways one can attach a GMAT verbal or quantitative problem. They are clearly the best in their field and have a knowledge of the GMAT and the test taking process that is unmatched. Their expertise and individualized program for my studies helped me feel calm about the intensity of the material and learn to master each skill step by step while gaining a conceptual understanding of each subject. Thanks to TTTP, I will be applying to some of the most selective and elite universities in the country for my MBA degree.
S.R., Columbia University
Class of 2009
How I feel about Mrs. Petrone’s tutoring and standardized test preparation is almost indescribable. When I first began my summer prepping for the GRE, I was confused and intimated by the daunting task that lay ahead. Of course, Mrs. Petrone constantly reassured me that I would eventually obtain the strategies needed to master this complex test. Without her confidence and belief in me, I would not have achieved the score I did. Her countless wholehearted efforts to help me improve after every tutoring session were utterly remarkable and inspiring. I felt as though she cared about my studies as if I was a part of her family. She exhibited a genuine concern for my future that I KNOW I could have NEVER found elsewhere. Her gregarious and vivacious personality made attending her sessions an absolute pleasure. Mrs. Petrone’s ability to empathize with her students is a profoundly unique and admirable trait. When I returned to James Madison University in Virginia for senior year, I felt as if Mrs. Petrone came with me. She spent countless hours emailing me back and forth, meticulously proofreading my essays for my upcoming graduate school applications. She never ceased to provide me with the best suggestions and advice possible. Never once did she fail me. Her prompt responses in my time of need provided immense stability in such a trying time in my life. Recently, I have been admitted to the graduate school at New York University with a major in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Without Mrs. Petrone’s vast knowledge and passion for aiding her students, this would not have been possible. I am lucky to have found her services and feel honored to have written this testimonial.
Nicole Spielsinger, New York University
Class of 2015
Growing up I always struggled with taking standardized tests. When it came time to take the SAT exam Alyssa Petrone came to the rescue! We had intensive teaching sessions once a week where she taught me strategic test-taking skills and studying skills. After all the hard work and preparation, I ended up doing really well on my SAT exam and getting into the college of my choice. Just when I thought my standardized test taking days were over, I came to learn that the GRE exam was required for the graduate program that I was seeking admission to. Once again, Alyssa came to the rescue! We resumed our sessions in test-taking strategies and study skills. Along with preparing for the GRE, Alyssa also taught me essay writing skills for my admissions essays. I felt extremely comfortable working with Alyssa and feel that she really helped boost my confidence in regards to these exams.
Lindsay Aslan
Montclair State University
Class of 2007
NJ City University
Class of 2009
Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education