Compass has learned that this year's National Merit Commended cutoff will remain at 207, the historical low set by the class of 2022. What are the reasons behind the low...
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The days of the #2 pencil may be numbered, as College Board is on its way to a fully-digital replacement of the SAT. This post shares what is currently known…
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 finally released a joint concordance for the SAT and ACT in the summer of 2018. The latest information can be found on our new Conversion and...
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The Semifinalist cutoffs for the class of 2022 are final. If you are looking for Compass's analysis for the class of 2023, see our Semifinalist Cutoff post. September 15th Update...
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Below are the Semifinalist cutoffs for the 15 years from the class of 2008 to the class of 2022. Because of the change in PSAT scoring with the class of…
When you first speak with a Compass director to learn more about our test preparation services, they’ll ask a few questions to get a sense of where you stand and...
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To view this information in a presentation format, watch our Accommodations Webinar. College Board and ACT offer a variety of testing accommodations for students with disabilities. Two of the most...
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Participating without a PSAT Score Only 737,000 of the expected 1.7 million juniors were able to take the October 2020 PSAT. Given the increasing number of January PSAT cancelations, Compass…