Navigating College Admissions Tests
A PRESENTATION FOR POLY PREP FAMILIES
DATE & TIME
Monday, January 27th, 2025 at 2:30 PM (EST)
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.
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
Dulcie graduated with BAs in Physics and Geology from Pomona College and her PhD in Geophysics from Stanford. Dulcie started at Compass as a tutor and now uses her experience to help students and families navigate the admissions testing landscape in her role as senior director. In her spare time, Dulcie likes to read all sorts of fantasy and play with her two badly behaved cats.
Each year, Dulcie and her colleagues speak at over 300 high schools and professional organizations, where they demystify the SAT and ACT and dispel anxiety about the testing process.
Sign up for a practice test!
Poly Prep Country Day School and Compass Education Group have partnered to offer an ACT practice test opportunity at no cost. This test is the classic ACT format: the science test is required and included in the Composite score. It also mirrors the paper/pencil test.
In addition, students will have the option to try a Digital Adaptive SAT practice test. This test (learn all about it here) mimics the computer-based test — question type, content, timing, duration, and adaptive structure.
The highly detailed reporting (see sample here) that you and the counseling office will receive is invaluable in helping each student craft their ideal testing plan.
DATE & TIME
- At-home, computer-proctored ACT (classic format: the science test is required and included in the Composite score) – available anytime March 15-30
- At-home Digital SAT – available anytime March 15-30
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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@compasprep.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?
