Navigating a Rapidly-Evolving Testing Landscape
A WEBINAR FOR LAGUNA BLANCA SCHOOL FAMILIES
DATE & TIME
Wednesday, October 9th, at 6:00pm PDT (2024)
A recording of the presentation has been posted below.
DESCRIPTION
In 2024, prominent schools made headlines for reinstating SAT/ACT requirements. Brown, Caltech, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Stanford, and Yale joined Georgetown and MIT on a list of popular private institutions that are ending their temporary test optional allowances.
The consensus is that this trend will continue, especially at highly competitive colleges, although it’s also believed that hundreds of other colleges will remain test optional indefinitely.
Hear from the experts at Compass Education Group as they lead a thoughtful and pragmatic discussion about navigating the current testing landscape.
Presentation topics will include:
- 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
Matty is a Senior Director at Compass Education Group, a provider of test preparation and tutoring that works with thousands of students nationwide. Prior to joining Compass, Matty obtained their MA from the University of Chicago and a BA from UC Santa Cruz. They have over fifteen years of experience in the testing industry and are regularly invited by counseling and admission professionals to explain the latest updates to the testing landscape. Each year, Matty and their colleagues speak at over 300 high schools and professional organizations, including the Association of College Counselors at Independent Schools and the National Association for College Admission Counseling.
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?
