How can digital PSAT scores help students determine whether to prepare for the SAT or ACT ? The PSAT has long been thought of as a gateway to the SAT,…
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The PSAT/NMSQT in junior year is the traditional route to National Merit. However, there is an alternate path via the SAT for students who were unable to take the PSAT…
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The National Hispanic Recognition Program recognizes outstanding Latino and Hispanic high school students. The NHRP is not a scholarship program, but it provides students with a certificate of recognition that…
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The National Merit Semifinalist and Commended cutoffs for the class of 2023 are provided below. Despite the Commended cutoff remaining at 207, only 10 states saw unchanged Semifinalist cutoffs. At…
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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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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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**This post is an archive for the class of 2021. Please see Compass's National Merit Semifinalist post for current information.** August 23 Update: CUTOFFS ARE OFFICIAL The Semifinalist cutoffs for…
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COVID-19 has created chaos in SAT and ACT testing since March. Now the PSAT is being swept up into the vortex, as well. The PSAT will not be cancelled on…
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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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