August 19, 2019 Update: We are getting close! NMSC should be mailing notifications to schools this week. Students -- with the exception of homeschoolers -- are not directly notified. Schools...
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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…
Below we cover the the most frequently asked questions about the National Merit Scholarship Program. Please see our National Merit Semifinalist Cutoffs page for the latest information on actual and...
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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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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,…
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…
Two Related FAQs The PSAT is offered in October at my school. Shouldn’t I just treat that as my practice SAT? Most juniors (and many sophomores) should plan to take…