Test-Prep Advice
SAT & ACT Test Dates / Deadlines / Conversions / Percentiles, 2016-2017Posted 2021-07-11 SAT & ACT Test Dates / Deadlines / Conversions / Percentiles, 2016-2017 Keep Reading |
Private Tutors / College Consultants Banned at Elite Private High Schools in San Diego: What’s the Deal?Posted 2024-01-16 Brian addresses the hypocrisy of private tutor / college consulting bans at Francis Parker High School, La Jolla Country Day, and Bishop's School. Keep Reading |
Why do I freely share so much of my test-prep advice and materials?Posted 2021-07-06 Over the decades, many have asked me why I made the conscious decision to start posting my test-prep techniques and materials on the web for free. "Aren't you afraid your students won't need you anymore?†they say. Well, no, actually, I'm not! Keep Reading |
Everything is Obvious...Once you Know the Answer.Posted 2021-07-11 It's been a long while since I checked in (blame my busy tutoring schedule), so today I'd like to tell a story that illustrates our teaching philosophy at McElroy Tutoring. Keep Reading |
Brian's QRST Method for Success on Standardized ExamsPosted 2024-07-21 Brian's Patented "QRST Method" (Question, Recognition, Strategy, Technique) for cracking the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT and ISEE. Keep Reading |
SAT / ACT Percentiles and Score Comparison Chart (Updated for 2017-18)Posted 2021-07-11 Helpful Tools to compare your SAT and ACT scores. Keep Reading |