Brian McElroy's Tutoring Blog
GMAT Focus Quizzes: Are they worth it?Posted 2019-11-03 Brian discusses the relative value of the GMAT Focus Quizzes, 24-question adaptive quizzes in Quant that cost $30 each. Keep Reading |
The SAT or ACT "Confirming Score" for the PSAT/NMSQT and National Merit Scholarship Competition: what it is, how is it calculated, and the state-by-state semifinalist cutoffs for the class of 2020.Posted 2020-02-24 Brian explains the concept of a "confirming score" for the PSAT / National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test competition, and updates the state-by-state semifinalist cutoffs for 2020. Keep Reading |
GRE vs. GMAT vs. LSAT: The Ultimate Score Percentile Comparison / Conversion Table (Updated for 2019-20)Posted 2019-07-22 A handy reference tool to quickly and easily compare score percentiles on the GRE, GMAT and LSAT. Keep Reading |
SAT / ACT Percentiles and Score Comparisons / Conversions, Updated for 2019-2020Posted 2019-10-06 SAT / ACT Percentiles and Score Conversions, updated as of 7/19/19. Keep Reading |
SAT and ACT Test Dates, 2019-2020 Academic YearPosted 2019-06-29 A full list of SAT & ACT test dates for the upcoming academic year. Feel free to click on the image to print it out and place on your wall or fridge. Keep Reading |
The QAS (Question and Answer Service) for the SAT, and the TIR (Test Information Release) for the ACT: What are they, and why do they matter?Posted 2020-01-30 Breaking down the important details of the SAT's QAS (Question and Answer Service) and the ACT's TIR (Test Information Release). Keep Reading |
What is Tutoring? A Typical Conversation with a Potential Test-Prep Student/ClientPosted 2019-10-06 Frequently asked questions about tutoring, in conversational form. Keep Reading |
Yield Rate vs. Acceptance Rate at America's Top 25 National Universities / CollegesPosted 2018-09-26 Although you may have never heard of a college's "yield rate" (percent of admitted students who decide to enroll), it's actually the very best indicator of a college's greatness. Keep Reading |
An Exhaustive List of all 101 (and counting!) Real, Official LSAT exams available from LSAC, including paper tests on Amazon, free PDF downloads, LSAT India tests and even Kindle versions.Posted 2019-06-20 An epic, comprehensive list of links to every version of every official LSAT that can be found for free or for purchase online, including links to as-yet unreleased exams. Keep Reading |
My Top 13 ACT Prep Resources, Ranked.Posted 2020-02-25 I'm a Harvard grad, ACT perfect scorer and professional test-prep tutor since 2002. Below are my top 13 recommendations for ACT prep practice tests, strategy and learning books, online learning programs, videos, and the like : Keep Reading |
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