Navigating College Admission Tests
A PRESENTATION FOR FRIENDS SELECT SCHOOL FAMILIES
DATE & TIME
Thursday, April 10 at 6:00pm
LOCATION
Friends Select Campus- Blauvelt Theater
DESCRIPTION
This presentation is hosted by the college counseling office, and attendance is highly recommended. Please join us for a thoughtful and pragmatic discussion of college admission testing for students.
Learn what you need to know about the following and more:
- College Admissions and the Modern Testing Dilemma
- Latest Developments in SAT/ACT Digital Transitions
- Choosing Wisely Between Tests and Formats
- Crafting A Personalized Testing and Prep Timeline
- When To Submit Scores in a Test-Optional Era
- Test Prep Strategies: Cost, Format, Schedule, and Realistic Goals
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Professionally, Matt has a decade of experience in the field of test preparation, having worked as an instructor, consultant, and keynote speaker on the topic of admission testing. Matt and their colleagues at Compass are invited to speak at over 150 high schools and professional organizations each year, where they demystify college admission tests and allay anxiety about the testing process. Matt has taught graduate-level courses on admission testing for the counselor certificate programs at UC San Diego, UC Irvine, and UCLA.
Practice Test Opportunities
Compass is proud to offer high-quality practice test opportunities. The accuracy of the tests and the depth of the reporting is exceptional.
Available Tests
New ACT Access (Class of 2027)
- Register Here and we will mail you a test booklet with instructions and a link to our pre-recorded proctor videos for at-home self-administration. Use the code PRESENTATION25 to waive the $50 fee.
Current ACT and/or SAT Access
- For presentation registrants: To access the SAT and/or current ACT practice tests (online) please go to my.compassprep.com and enter the email address you used when registering for the presentation event. You will receive an email to activate your account. Click the link in that email and follow the instructions.
- If you did *not* register for the presentation and you would like to register for free practice tests, please visit here.
Please note that your school may have arranged specific practice testing opportunities at a set time through Compass or another third party. We advise that you prioritize any such opportunities through your school first, keeping these options available if needed.
Consultation
Email classes@compassprep.com for group instruction questions. If you are interested in 1-1 tutoring or would like to review the results from a school-partnership practice test, please book an appointment using the form below.
Schedule a consultation with a Compass Director
The members of our management team are leading experts in the field of admission testing. They personally lead every aspect of each student’s experience with Compass, including program recommendations, tutor selection, and ongoing guidance. We welcome you to schedule a call with us to review your student’s practice test results and collaborate on a strategy for how best to proceed.
The Compass Resource Center
Download the latest version of…
The Compass Guide to College Admission Testing
…in our comprehensive Resource Center. Get answers to the most important questions, including:
- How competitive are your test scores?
- What is the most effective calendar for testing?
- How do the SAT and ACT compare?
- What are the implications of ‘test optional’ policies?
- How do you interpret PSAT scores?
- What do I need to know about the digital SAT and the new ACT?
