Of the 360 schools that Compass tracks, a little over 75% offer some form of Early Action (EA) and Early Decision (ED). Both can have an impact on students planning…
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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 to…
First The Good News At long last, ACT test takers in California will have a summer option. This leaves New York as the only state where the ACT is not…
When should I register for a test? As soon as possible. It’s always best to register as far in advance as possible for any test dates that you might even…
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…
Superscoring Many in college admission talk about reading applications holistically and supportively; one way they can do this is by “superscoring” standardized tests. This means that if you take the...
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SAT tutoring can be a humbling job. I learned some 20 years ago that just when I think the test makers have made a mistake, I should think again. Given…
Judging performance on Subject Tests can be confusing for students. While most colleges release SAT and ACT score data, almost none regularly provide Subject Test scores. By combining data from...
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When we discuss SAT Subject Tests with parents and students, there is a familiar set of questions. The first two are straightforward: Do I need Subject Tests? Will I benefit…