Brian McElroy's Tutoring Blog
I scored a Perfect 1600 on the SAT (score report attached).Posted 2024-08-19 I have now earned perfect scores on both the 1600-point (new) and 2400-point (old) SATs. Keep Reading |
PSAT Test-Day TipsPosted 2021-07-11 Test-Day Tips for the New PSAT (beginning October 2015) Keep Reading |
GRE Test-Day TipsPosted 2022-03-27 Brian McElroy offers his last-minute GRE tips for students about to take the test. Keep Reading |
ISEE Action Plan: How to Study and Prepare for the Independent School Entrance ExamPosted 2025-01-03 A 6-Step Plan to Prepare any student for the ISEE. Keep Reading |
Check me out on GMAT Club and r/GMAT for free GMAT prep advice.Posted 2024-08-02 I'm an active member, resident GMAT expert, and top contributor on GMAT Club, with over 1,000 posts, 2,000 "kudos," and counting. Keep Reading |
I scored a Perfect 2400 on the May 2014 SAT.Posted 2024-08-19 I took the SAT in May of 2014 and earned a perfect 2400. Here are some lessons that I learned. Keep Reading |
The Physical Aspect of the GMATPosted 2021-07-11 Sound body, sound mind, great GMAT score. Keep Reading |
PSA: Scores from the June 4, 2022 SAT will not be available until July 13th.Posted 2023-04-09 Due to delays associated with scoring the AP exams, which are also written by the College Board, June 4th SAT scores will take over a month to be returned — instead of the usual two weeks. Keep Reading |
The May 2022, March 2022, and December 2021 International SATs were leaked on Reddit's r/SAT the evening before.Posted 2025-05-18 In yet another example of the College Board's pathetic test security, the December 2021, March 2022, and May 2022 International SATs were leaked on Reddit and elsewhere the evening prior. Who is to blame? Let's start with the anonymous r/SAT head moderator, "InternationalistGam"—who has predictably deflected all blame in the matter. Keep Reading |
Dear Yelp: McElroy Tutoring is still open for business, serving students in San Diego & worldwide.Posted 2025-02-09 Yes, McElroy Tutoring is still in business — and going strong as of November 2024. I have simply relocated my home office from San Diego to Colorado Springs. With remote learning, however, physical location has become irrelevant : I continue to tutor students from California, Colorado, and anywhere else in the world with an internet connection. So why can't I transfer my hard-earned, 50+ 5-Star Yelp and Google Reviews to my new location? Keep Reading |