Amid wide-scale test cancellations in 2020, most colleges in the U.S. chose to go test optional during the initial wave of COVID-19. Although some schools announced that the policy change would…
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We know that for many rising seniors, it feels like summer has just begun. But fall is coming quickly, and with only a month of vacation left, you may be…
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Welcome to Junior Year. The homework is harder, and there’s more of it. You’ve got a bigger role in the school play, or made the varsity soccer team, or both,…
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A little advanced planning can go a long way when it comes to admission testing. One of the first steps in designing the most effective test prep plan is to…
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Last Updated: July 1, 2026 Compass has compiled the most recently available score range data and admission testing policies for popular colleges and universities, public and private, chosen to represent…
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If your student has a documented disability and will be taking the SAT or ACT, applying for testing accommodations is an important step — and one that requires advance planning.…
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Important Context: ACT Science and Self-Reporting With ACT science now an optional section, score reporting mechanics have become more complex. Self-reporting scores has long been a free and convenient option. The policy…
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Compass recommends reserving a space in your testing location of choice as soon as you've decided on a test date. Testing spots can go quickly, and it's always preferable to…
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The first choice students need to make is whether to prepare for the SAT or ACT. Both tests are equally accepted for college admission and either can be an excellent…
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When the SAT went digital, College Board allowed students to test on their own computers from the start. ACT has been playing catch-up, requiring students to use the computers provided…
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