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…
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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,…
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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 has compiled the most recently available score range data and admission testing policies for popular colleges and universities, public and private, chosen to represent a wide array of four-year…
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“Our son has been offered a full ride to UT Austin and his ACT score played a big role in earning this honor.” – Fiona L., Compass parent, North Carolina…
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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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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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