Updates for the class of 2019 Carnegie Mellon University now recommends, rather than requires, Subject Tests. Recommendations for specific programs can be found on the university’s website. Note that the…
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A test prep plan that would be too much or too soon for most students is practical and necessary for others. In this post we consider the factors that make…
One of our favorite events in the San Francisco office is our Semiannual Tutor Conference. We recently hosted our sixth conference, and it was a big success! Tutors from Petaluma…
Your first high school semester is behind you and hopefully you are making the most of 9th grade. You may also be starting to think about what lies ahead along…
When students receive their PSAT and SAT scores, they often want to put those scores into context. One way to look at the context of your scores is through percentiles….
As students in the class of 2020 receive their PSAT scores, the discussion among high-scorers usually turns to National Merit Semifinalist cutoffs. Unfortunately, the calendar used by National Merit means...
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On December 3rd, College Board released PSAT scores to schools. Compass has created The PSAT Counselor Toolkit to help counselors make the most of the test results. This downloadable suite of...
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Winter break is the time to get serious about college admission testing. From here, your actions and attitudes---two variables you can control---will have the greatest impact on your testing outcomes....
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The SAT Essay and ACT Writing continue to pose a conundrum for students. While College Board and ACT have made these components optional, a small number of colleges continue…
One of the benefits of having relocated to New York City to support our office here is being more readily available and able to say yes when media opportunities arise....
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