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National Merit Semifinalist Cutoffs Class of 2026

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September 10, 2025 Congratulations to Commended Students and Semifinalists! You can use the cutoffs below to determine your status. Many schools have not yet received their Semifinalist lists. Commended lists…

SAT and ACT Test Dates and Deadlines

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Compass recommends reserving a space in your testing location of choice as soon as you've decided on a test date. Testing spots can go quickly, and it's always preferable to…

Best SAT and ACT Dates for Juniors

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Welcome to Junior Year. The homework is harder, and there’s more of it. You’ve got a bigger role in the school play, or made the varsity soccer team, or both,…

Best SAT and ACT Test Dates for Seniors

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We know that for many rising seniors, it feels like summer has just begun. But fall is coming quickly, and with only a month of vacation left, you may be…

SAT vs. ACT: Which test is your test?

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The first choice students need to make is whether to prepare for the SAT or ACT. Both tests are equally accepted for college admission and either can be an excellent…

Renewed Requirements, Refined Expectations

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The momentum to reinstate standardized testing requirements has only accelerated this year, with an expanding roster of prominent institutions signaling a fresh emphasis on test scores. The growing list of…

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