Amid wide-scale test cancellations in 2020, most colleges in the U.S. chose to go test optional during the initial wave of COVID-19. Although some schools announced that the policy change would…
If your student has a documented disability and will be taking the SAT or ACT, applying for testing accommodations is an important step — and one that requires advance planning.…
Compass projects lower qualifying scores for the Class of 2027 Every year, Compass tracks the National Merit process from the PSAT in October of junior year through the announcement of…
An SSAT flex test is when a student takes the paper-based test on a non-standard test date. A student may choose to take a flex test for an additional fee…
Students should generally plan on taking the SSAT two or three times. Most see a score increase during their second attempt, as familiarity with the format and pacing reduces test-day…

