SAT Essay scores for the new SAT are confusing to interpret, in part, because the College Board has intentionally given them little context. By combining College Board and student data,…
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The National Merit Semifinalist cutoffs for the class of 2018 are now final, and they confirm Compass’ analysis that there would be widescale increases. A detailed review of what shaped...
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College Board promises that it has rid the SAT of the dreaded “SAT words,” and so books and flashcards filled with obscure vocabulary are no longer necessary study aides. Champions...
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Now that school is back in session, it’s time to consider how testing will figure into students’ busy academic and extracurricular schedules. In this post, I will outline Compass’ most...
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UPDATED on September 5th, 2017 to reflect the latest changes in request protocol. College Board and ACT offer a variety of testing accommodations for students with disabilities. Commonly requested accommodations...
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We have hit the mid-summer mark, and while most families should focus on enjoying their summer vacations, it isn’t too early to formulate an admission testing plan for the fall....
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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, it may be…
Each year, I have the privilege of giving a presentation to 5th and 6th grade parents at the UCLA Lab School. As a guest ‘testing expert,’ I am asked to…
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…
In a previous post, we explained that very little prior science knowledge is needed to do well on the ACT, which includes a Science section not seen on the SAT….