Navigating College Admission Testing
A PRESENTATION FOR NEW TRIER HIGH SCHOOL FAMILIES
DATE & TIME
Tuesday, December 10th, 6:30pm CT
Gaffney Auditorium, Winnetka Campus
385 Winnetka Ave.
Winnetka, IL 60093
DESCRIPTION
This presentation is hosted by the college counseling office and attendance is highly recommended. Please join us for a thoughtful and pragmatic discussion of college admission testing that will be useful to students and parents alike.
Learn what you need to know about the following and more:
- College Admissions and the Modern Testing Dilemma
- Latest Developments in SAT/ACT Digital Transitions
- The Value of the Digital PSAT for Diagnostic and National Merit Purposes
- Choosing Wisely Between Tests and Formats
- Crafting A Personalized Testing and Prep Timeline
- The Evolving Role of AP Grades and Exam Scores
- When To Submit Scores in a Test-Optional Era
- Test Prep Strategies: Cost, Format, Schedule, and Realistic Goals
- How to Plan for Illinois’ Return to an ACT Graduation Requirement
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Eric Anderson (he/him)
Senior Director Compass Midwest
Eric grew up in Chicagoland and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from U of I, where he was a Rhodes Scholarship campus nominee and captain of the nationally-ranked Illini Handball team. After college, he worked for the Discovery Channel, MTV Networks, Sony Pictures, and YouTube. Between film gigs, Eric joined Compass’s Southern California team as an ACT and SAT math tutor. He enjoyed the rigor and effectiveness of the one-on-one tutoring experience so much that he made it his mission to bring Compass back to the Midwest. In 2019, Eric and his colleague, Matty Steiner, launched Compass Midwest out of Chicago.
Adam Ingersoll (he/him)
Founder and Principal
Adam Ingersoll is the co-founder of Compass Education Group, a provider of test prep and academic tutoring for thousands of students annually around the world. Adam has worked in college admission testing and educational services since 1994 and he is recognized as a leading voice on standardized testing. He is a frequently booked speaker at schools and conferences, and he has provided training on test use and interpretation for university admission offices, including Caltech, Rochester, TCU, and USC.
Small Group Instruction for the SAT & ACT
In-Person SAT or ACT Prep for New Trier Students
Compass is offering comprehensive small group instruction for the SAT in March 2025 and the ACT in April 2025. The in-person courses will each feature 20 hours of small group instruction and 3 full-length practice tests. The courses will be taught by Compass’ most experienced Math and Verbal tutors.
LOCATION
Dayhouse Coworking – Sundays 3-5:30pm
2057-A Green Bay Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035
Highland Park, IL 60035
COST
$1195.00 $1075.00
Students will receive $120 off with promo code: NORTHSUBURBAN10
REGISTER
Click on the links to the right to sign up for the SAT or ACT instructional course. We will send you full instructions for the in-person sessions one week before the course begins. Instructional materials will be shipped to the address provided at registration.
SAT course registration deadline: Monday, January 6 at 3PM
ACT course registration deadline: Monday, February 3 at 3PM
SCHEDULE
SAT Course
Sundays 3-5:30pm
1/12 – Class 1
1/19 – Class 2
1/26 – Class 3
2/2 – Class 4
2/9 – Class 5
2/16 – Class 6
2/23 – Class 7
3/2 – Class 8
Official SAT: March 8
REGISTER NOW!
SCHEDULE
ACT Course
Sundays 3-5:30pm
2/9 – Class 1
2/16 – Class 2
2/23 – Class 3
3/2 – Class 4
3/9 – Class 5
3/16 – Class 6
3/23 – Class 7
3/30 – Class 8
Official ACT: April 5
REGISTER NOW!
Practice Test Opportunities
Compass is proud to offer high-quality digital practice test opportunities at no cost for a limited time for families who attend an event hosted by their school. The accuracy of the tests and the depth of the reporting is exceptional.
Tests available include the digital adaptive SAT (learn more here), as well as a digital version of the ACT (see demo here). The ACT test is the classic format: the science test is required and included in the Composite score. It also mirrors the paper/pencil test.
ACCESS, REPORTING, AND FOLLOW-UP
- To access the tests through your Compass account, please go to my.compassprep.com and enter your email address. You will receive an email to activate your account. Click the link in that email and follow the instructions.
- Upon completion of the test, you will immediately be able to view a comprehensive analysis full of insights unique to our reporting platform, as well as access to view your entire test.
- Schedule a free, no obligation consultation with a Compass Director to evaluate the results, have all your questions answered, and discuss a recommended plan for improvement.
- For alternative options including live proctoring where available, please see here.
Please note that your school may have arranged specific practice testing opportunities at a set time through Compass or another third party. We advise that you prioritize any such opportunities through your school first, keeping these options available if needed.
Consultation
Schedule a consultation with a Compass Director
The members of our management team are leading experts in the field of admission testing. They personally lead every aspect of each student’s experience with Compass, including program recommendations, tutor selection, and ongoing guidance. We welcome you to schedule a call with us to review your student’s practice test results and collaborate on a strategy for how best to proceed.
The Compass Resource Center
Download the latest version of…
The Compass Guide to College Admission Testing
…in our comprehensive Resource Center. Get answers to the most important questions, including:
- How competitive are your test scores?
- What is the most effective calendar for testing?
- How do the SAT and ACT compare?
- What are the implications of ‘test optional’ policies?
- How do you interpret PSAT scores?
- What do I need to know about the digital SAT and the new ACT?
