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SAT Math: Don't Do It the Math Class Way


Posted 2021-07-11

FREE SAT PREP VIDEOS : McElroy Tutoring founder Brian McElroy explains why the "Math Class Way" is often the wrong way on SAT Math Problems. Keep Reading


SAT Writing Error: Faulty Comparisons


Posted 2021-07-11

FREE SAT PREP VIDEOS : McElroy Tutoring founder Brian McElroy explains the Grammatical Error of Faulty Comparisons. Keep Reading


SAT Math - Start with the Easiest Numbers


Posted 2021-07-11

FREE SAT PREP VIDEOS : McElroy Tutoring founder Brian McElroy explains why you shouldn't always start with answer choice A. Keep Reading


SAT Vocabulary Lesson - Extant


Posted 2021-07-11

FREE SAT PREP VIDEOS : McElroy Tutoring founder Brian McElroy explains how to memorize the word "extant" using a mnemonic device. Keep Reading


SAT Vocabulary - Belligerent


Posted 2021-07-11

FREE SAT PREP VIDEOS : Brian McElroy explains how to remember the word "belligerent" using a mnemonic device. Keep Reading


Private Tutors / College Consultants Banned at Elite Private High Schools in San Diego: What's the Deal?


Posted 2025-03-04

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


Use the discount code "MCELROYTUTORING" to save 10% on any test-prep books from the Ivy Global website.


Posted 2023-04-17

Use the discount code "MCELROYTUTORING" to save 10% on any test-prep guides purchased from the Ivy Global website. Keep Reading


New, Official SSAT Practice Guides Include 4 Official Practice Exams


Posted 2023-04-17

The new, official SSAT practice guides for the Middle (current grades 5-7) and Upper-Level (current grades 8-11) exams include 4 official practice exams each. 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


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