PART I: Unexpected, Unexplained Score Drops Critics of standardized tests correctly assert that even the best built tests are imperfect and incomplete. However, high stakes tests like the SAT and…
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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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This is an archived page. Students looking for the most recent Semifinalist cutoff discussion can find it on our current page. September 11 Update: NMSC has officially release Semifinalist information…
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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…
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Each October several million sophomores and juniors sit for a PSAT and try to get as few problems wrong as possible. What they may not realize is that College Board,…
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The June 2018 SAT has received a lot of negative attention because of its abnormally harsh curve. Among the questions we look at below: Were scores actually lower in June…
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The following list contains our most popular admission testing resources and blog posts: 1. Guide to Testing This 90+ page free resource endeavors to be a single source of answers…
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This page has been retained as an archive. For the latest information about Semifinalist cutoffs in future classes, please visit Compass' National Merit Semifinalist Cutoffs page. MAJOR CHANGE FOR FUTURE…
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Step 1: Mark your calendar You don’t want to miss it! The main day for the PSAT in 2018 will be October 10, which is a Wednesday. Your school will…
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Whether it is "hard problems" or "easy tests," the language of difficulty comes up frequently in standardized testing. While useful in broad strokes, such descriptions are often inadequate in…
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