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Navigating College Admission Tests

A PRESENTATION FOR WESTRIDGE SCHOOL

DATE & TIME

Monday, September 23rd, 6:00 – 8:00PM (Date passed)

LOCATION

Westridge School Campus — Performing Arts Center

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!

Westridge School and Compass Education Group are providing 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 PSAT and 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

  • ACT and Digital PSAT/SAT practice tests are available for you to self-administer through our online testing platform anytime until October 31st.
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 and you can take the test anytime during the open testing window.

Please note that we are only able to offer ONE test of each type. 

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?