Navigating College Admission Tests
A PRESENTATION FOR MARLBOROUGH FAMILIES
DATE & TIME
Tuesday, February 11th at 6:30pm
Date has passed. A recording is available through the portal.
LOCATION
Marlborough Campus- Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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
Adam Ingersoll is the co-founder of Compass Education Group, a provider of test prep and academic tutoring for thousands of students annually around the world. Adam has worked in college admission testing and educational services since 1994 and he is recognized as a leading voice on standardized testing. He is a frequently booked speaker at schools and conferences, and he has provided training on test use and interpretation for university admission offices, including Caltech, Rochester, TCU, and USC.
Sign up for a practice test!
Marlborough School and Compass Education have partnered to offer a Digital Adaptive SAT practice test at no cost. This test (learn all about it here) mimics the computer-based test — question type, content, timing, duration, and adaptive structure.
In addition, an at-home, computer-proctored ACT practice test is being offered at no cost. This test matches the current paper/pencil, linear version of the test. It is also the classic ACT format: the science test is required and included in the Composite score.
The test results are invaluable in helping Marlborough School college counselors and Compass directors craft the ideal testing and tutoring plan for each student.
DATE & TIME
- The SAT and ACT are available anytime until May 31st (2025)
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 and 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 adaptive SAT and the new ACT?
