Navigating College Admission Tests
A LIVE WEBINAR FOR FAMILIES OF LICK-WILMERDING
DATE & TIME
Wednesday, October 16th at 6:00 PM on Zoom
Date has passed. Please see recording posted below.
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!
Lick-Wilmerding and Compass Education have partnered to offer a Digital Adaptive P/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.
We have also partnered to offer an at-home, computer-proctored ACT practice test 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 the Lick-Wilmerding college counselors and Compass directors craft the ideal testing and tutoring plan for each student.
DATE & TIME
- At-Home Digital SAT (available anytime Monday, November 11th, through Sunday, December 1st)
- At-Home Digital ACT (available anytime Monday, November 11th, through Sunday, December 1st)
The final registration deadline is Tuesday, November 26th at 12pm. Each week, 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
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?
