Navigating College Admission Tests
A WEBINAR FOR THACHER PARENTS
DATE & TIME
Tuesday, February 18th at 5:00 pm on Zoom
DESCRIPTION
This presentation is hosted by the college counseling office, and attendance is highly recommended. Please join other Thacher families for a thoughtful and pragmatic discussion of college admission testing that tailored for parents.
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
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.
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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 a webinar hosted by their school. The accuracy of the tests and the depth of the reporting is exceptional.
Tests available include the new digital adaptive PSAT and SAT (learn more here), as well as a digital version of the ACT (linear and non-adaptive, see demo here).
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 the above 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?
