In this post we’ll take a deep dive into the tactical considerations around Subject Test planning. A more succinct summary of the Subject Test landscape may be found here. Please feel...
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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,…
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…
Many of our clients started with us years ago when their first child reached the college testing stage, and it’s fun to hear returning parents reflect on what they learned…
College Board and ACT offer a variety of testing accommodations for students with disabilities. Two of the most common disabilities that receive testing accommodations, ADHD and learning disabilities (LD), must...
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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….
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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