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Ace the GRE — Complete Package
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Nail the GRE Quant Section
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Crush the GRE Verbal Section
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About
Hi, I’m Jacob! A patient, strategic GRE tutor with a score of 333 and a deep passion for helping students unlock their full potential on this exam. My approach is built around flexibility, clarity, and proven learning science. Whether you're anxious about the Quant section, need help structuring essays, or want to maximize your Verbal reasoning, I tailor each session to your unique strengths, goals, and timeline. One of the core pillars of my methodology is Spaced Repetition—a research-backed memory system that dramatically improves long-term retention. I integrate this technique into our work together to ensure you’re not just “cramming,” but truly mastering the material over time. In addition to 1-on-1 tutoring, I also offer hybrid packages that include access to an asynchronous, on-demand GRE course. This allows students to learn at their own pace while receiving personalized guidance and support. Whether you're just getting started or aiming for a top-percentile score, I’m here to help you study smarter, build confidence, and get results.
Elizabeth’s GMAT Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Scored a 333 on the GMAT
Jacob Zemon brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep passion for teaching to the world of GRE preparation. With a solid academic foundation, including a cum laude Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and a Master's degree in Statistics, Jacob has not only mastered the content but also the strategies needed to excel. His innovative approach was born from personal challenges with the GRE and GMAT, where he successfully elevated his scores into the top percentiles through a carefully tailored study regimen that marries pedagogical research with memory optimization techniques. Beyond his academic credentials, Jacob has harnessed his statistical prowess and analytical skills in diverse professional landscapes, ranging from management consulting to digital marketing. This unique combination of in-depth scholarship and real-world application infuses his teaching with relevance and provides his students with an edge in conquering standardized tests. As a dedicated educator, Jacob is committed to connecting with each learner, ensuring that the strategies they adopt are not just theory, but tools for genuine success.
Elizabeth can help with:
Analytical Writing
Quantitative Reasoning
Tailored Study Plan
Test Prep Strategy
Verbal Reasoning
Why do I coach?
I coach because I know how overwhelming the GRE can feel—especially if it’s been years since you’ve done formal math or academic writing. I’ve seen how the right support can completely shift a student’s mindset, turning confusion into clarity and anxiety into confidence. (I've been where you are now!) What motivates me most is helping people realize that success on the GRE doesn’t come from being a “natural test-taker”—it comes from having the right strategies, the right structure, and someone who knows how to adapt to your unique learning style. I love breaking complex concepts into approachable steps, and I’m especially passionate about applying learning science tools to help my students study more effectively and efficiently. Coaching is about more than just boosting scores (though we’ll definitely do that). It’s about helping people open new doors—grad school, fellowships, career changes—and knowing I played a part in that journey is incredibly rewarding.
Work Experience
Vice President
Digitas Health
September 2024 - Present
Associate Director
Merck
August 2020 - August 2024
Digital Strategy Consultant
Accenture
May 2017 - August 2020
Research Statistician
Virginia Tech ARC
June 2016 - April 2017
VT-ARC is a nonprofit applied research corporation that solves problems of interest for academia, Government, and industry. I was the first statistician hired at VT-ARC, with the purpose of providing statistical rigor to analytical projects. Primarily, my project work revolves around researching futures technologies, analyzing their aspects of development, interviewing subject matter experts, aggregating data, predicting paths statistically, and writing up the reports for clients.
Senior Statistician
Merkle Inc
June 2012 - May 2016
Merkle is a Big Data marketing research agency. At Merkle, I worked on various statistical projects, including those for retail, technology, and financial clients. These projects were varied and combined database coding, statistical analyses, and writing and leading presentations. The prevalent statistical techniques ranged from linear and logistic model building to Excel spreadsheets to decision tree and random forest algorithms.
Education
University of Virginia, Charlottesville
Master's degree, Statistics
2010 - 2012
Activities and societies: Save A Child's Heart; Challah For Hunger; Hillel
State University of New York at Albany
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mathematics and Statistics
2006 - 2010
Activities and societies: Hillel
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