The GRE Advantage

Why should you take a GRE course?

Most colleges and universities use the GRE as an indicator of graduate-level academic success and, while most schools don’t have “cut-off” scores, the GRE can be the deciding factor between otherwise equally qualified applicants.

There are many self-study tools available; why shouldn’t students just use those?

Think about learning to drive or learning a foreign language. Certainly, you can buy books to improve your skill and proficiency at either. But, you learn significantly more by working closely with a professional and experienced instructor who can teach you the necessary skills to succeed.

How the Olin Center can help

In our classes we simulate real tests, identify common types of incorrect answers designed to “trick” the less than careful test-taker, and practice essay writing in real time. It’s smart to have confidence in your abilities—yet taking standardized tests is something than can be improved upon with practice and the more realistic setting the better.

One of the most important benefits to taking a GRE course is the sense of camaraderie students gain throughout the class. We encourage students to feel a part of a learning community. Peer-learning experiences can help you stay focused as you learn strategies and face challenges as a team, fostering and guiding each other’s progress.

Olin Center GRE Course

The Olin Center offers a Part-time Program - consisting of more than 30 hrs* of in-class time.

* in addition to a total of 6 hours of diagnostic testing offered the Saturday before and after each course.

Our classes are small, with a maximum of 15 students per room. In workshop style classes, the instructor teaches you everything you need to know to take the GRE, both content and strategy.

Tests and materials 

As part of the course, each student takes two computer-adaptive exams. In addition, all students receive:

• The Official Guide to the GRE
• Olin Center supplemental materials
• Designated student access account, up to one year, of online practice tests
• Access to dozens of additional tests and drills.
• Up to one year of admission to our resource library containing numerous references on how to choose and apply to graduate school.

Additional Support

Through our Admissions Counseling Service, the Olin Center offers three hours of application assistance free of charge to every student in our class.

We also offer Guided Study Hours with the teacher at times that are convenient to the student.

Please call the Olin Center for details on this unique opportunity.

Our Guarantee*

We strive to offer educational programs of the highest quality to our participants.  We expect that you will improve your test score substantially.  If, at the end of the course, you feel you need additional instruction in the particular test preparation area you chose, we will give you credit to attend, free of charge, a subsequent seminar within one year of the end of the original course.

* Repeat policy does not apply to full-time international student program, non-native English speakers placing below the required placement test score, students enrolled in ESL or TOEFL classes, or students in one-on-one tutoring.

Best value

Shop around and compare what the competition offers. Compare class hours, available materials, and guarantees. You will see why our students have said that the Olin Center offers the best value in test preparation anywhere.

Learn more about GMAT, TOEFL

To register for the GRE exam visit www.gre.org