Navigating College Admission Tests
A PRESENTATION FOR UNIS SOPHOMORE FAMILIES
DATE & TIME
Thursday, April 24th at 6:00 pm on Zoom
Date has passed. Please see recording posted below.
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
- Choosing Wisely Between Tests and Formats
- Crafting A Personalized Testing and Prep Timeline
- When To Submit Scores in a Test-Optional Era
- Test Prep Strategies: Cost, Format, Schedule, and Realistic Goals
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Shipra is a Program Director at Compass Education, where she has supported hundreds of families with their testing goals. She grew up across three continents, graduating from Smith college with a degree in Economics and French, later earning an MBA from the Stern school at NYU. She earned plaudits for her one on one tutoring and classroom teaching throughout her own education journey. Following stints in banking and with a startup, she rediscovered a passion for fostering student success through work with high school families navigating the college process, and the International Baccalaureate. Shipra is also deeply engaged in an education non-profit, working to expand college access to underserved NYC students.
Sign up for a practice test!
UNIS and Compass Education Group have partnered to offer an at-home, computer-proctored ACT practice test at no cost. This test is the classic ACT format: the science test is required and included in the Composite score. The test results are invaluable in helping UNIS College Counselors and Compass directors craft the ideal testing and tutoring plan for each student.
DATE & TIME
- The at-home, computer-proctored ACT practice test (classic format: the science test is required and included in the Composite score) is available anytime on October 5th (2024) — JUNIORS ONLY
- The at-home, computer-proctored ACT practice test (classic format: the science test is required and included in the Composite score) is available anytime on April 26th (2025) — SOPHOMORES ONLY
The registration deadline each week is Thursday. By Friday, we will send you a detailed confirmation email; the link to take the test will be included; you can take the test anytime during the open testing window.
Consultation
Email classes@compassprep.com for group instruction questions. If you are interested in 1-1 tutoring or would like to review the results from a school-partnership practice test, please book an appointment using the form below.
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?
