Beginning in April 2025 with national online testing, the classic ACT test was shortened and redesigned. The science test is now optional, and the remaining three subjects (English, reading, math)…
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At Compass, we guide our families forward by working backward. Spring is when most of our long term planning conversations with sophomores begin, as their actions over the next 18…
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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…
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A little advanced planning can go a long way when it comes to admission testing. One of the first steps in designing the most effective test prep plan is to…
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Compass projects lower qualifying scores for the Class of 2027 The junior year PSAT is also the NMSQT -- the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Each year, National Merit recognizes…
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On October 23rd, November 6th, and November 13th, College Board will release digital PSAT scores to students. Compass has created The PSAT Counselor Toolkit to help counselors make the most…
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Important Context: ACT Science and Self-Reporting With ACT science now an optional section, score reporting mechanics have become more complex. Self-reporting scores has long been a free and convenient option. The policy…
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What is the PSAT/NMSQT? The PSAT is intended to serve two purposes: give students exposure to the SAT and serve as the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test for 11th graders.…
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Many of Compass’s current families first came to us years ago when their oldest child reached the college testing stage. It’s fun to hear returning parents reflect on what they…
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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…
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