Navigating College Admissions Tests
A LIVE WEBINAR FOR GONZAGA PREP’S 10th GRADE FAMILIES
TIME & DATE
Wednesday, April 16th at 6:00 pm on Zoom
Date has passed. Please view 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
Masha Paramonova
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Masha graduated from UC Berkeley with a Bachelor’s in Integrative Biology. She previously tutored for Compass in math and science, and has a breadth of other teaching experiences – including in wildlife medicine! Now in her role as Director, she happily interfaces with families daily to ensure students get the support they need in preparing for college admissions.
Navigating College Admissions Tests
A LIVE WEBINAR FOR GONZAGA PREP’S 11th GRADE FAMILIES
TIME & DATE
Wednesday, December 4th at 6:00 PM on Zoom
Date has passed. Please view 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
Jon Lee
SENIOR DIRECTOR
Jon is the Senior Director of Outreach and Partnerships for Compass Education Group. He graduated magna cum laude from California State University, Los Angeles, where he also earned a Master of Music degree and taught undergraduate classes. Since 2002, Jon has helped thousands of families navigate the path to college. In his current role with Compass, he hosts in-person and online presentations on college admission testing for schools across the country.
Practice Test Opportunities
Compass is proud to offer high-quality practice test opportunities. The accuracy of the tests and the depth of the reporting is exceptional.
Available Tests
New ACT Access (Class of 2027)
- Register Here and we will mail you a test booklet with instructions and a link to our pre-recorded proctor videos for at-home self-administration. Use the code PRESENTATION25 to waive the $50 fee.
Current ACT and/or SAT Access
- For presentation registrants: To access the SAT and/or current ACT practice tests (online) please go to my.compassprep.com and enter the email address you used when registering for the presentation event. You will receive an email to activate your account. Click the link in that email and follow the instructions.
- If you did *not* register for the presentation and you would like to register for free practice tests, please visit 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
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 adaptive SAT and the new ACT?
