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Scores on Princeton Review SATs at Francis Parker 100-200 points lower than real PSAT scores.Posted 2022-09-26
In the fall of 2007, Francis Parker High School in San Diego administered a practice SAT exam for their juniors. This test was created by the Princeton Review, a large and well-known test prep company. |
SAT Math: Don't Do It the Math Class WayPosted 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 ComparisonsPosted 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 NumbersPosted 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 - ExtantPosted 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 - BelligerentPosted 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 ExamsPosted 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 |
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