Clay Daniel

Founder at Clayborne Education

Clay Daniel is the founder of Clayborne Test Prep and Tutoring, a Charlottesville-based company offering college and graduate school entrance exam preparation, personalized tutoring, and organizational coaching. A graduate of Harvard University and Dallas Theological Seminary, Clay brings over 15 years of experience in education and test preparation, with near-perfect scores on numerous standardized exams. He has also served as a question editor for the Classic Learning Test (CLT), an undergraduate admissions exam rooted in classical education. Through Clayborne, Clay is dedicated to expanding access to high-quality test preparation, helping thousands of students build brighter academic futures.

Articles by Clay Daniel

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Crack GRE verbal with hidden synonym strategies

Learn GRE verbal strategies, spot hidden patterns, and avoid traps with expert-tested methods.

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Master GRE reading with 5 expert strategies

Learn GRE reading secrets: spot argument gaps, use counterexamples, and pick the best answers.

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GRE math hacks to boost speed and accuracy

Learn time-saving GRE math tactics: master comparisons, triangles, and smarter answer choices.

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Master GRE sections with adaptive strategies that boost scores

Learn adaptive GRE strategies, smart skipping, and pacing techniques to boost your score.