Navigating College Admission Tests
A PRESENTATION FOR THE FAMILIES OF GLENELG COUNTRY SCHOOL
DATE & TIME
Wednesday, October 7th at 6:30pm Eastern
LOCATION
Glenelg Country School
12793 Folly Quarter Rd, Ellicott City, MD
Upper School Building
The Forum
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
RSVP recommended. When you register, you’ll receive:
- Early access to The Compass Guide to College Admission Testing
- A special discount code for our test preparation services
DESCRIPTION
Join us for a clear, up-to-date guidance on college admission testing and how to approach it with confidence.
We’ll cover:
- The state of testing and where it’s headed
- Latest changes to the SAT & ACT
- Choosing the right test, format, and timeline
- How to build an effective and manageable prep plan for a busy student
- Test prep options: costs, formats, schedules, and expectations
- How to approach score submission in a test-optional world
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Matty is a Senior Director at Compass Education Group, a provider of test preparation and tutoring that works with thousands of students nationwide. Prior to joining Compass, Matty obtained their MA from the University of Chicago and a BA from UC Santa Cruz. They have over fifteen years of experience in the testing industry and are regularly invited by counseling and admission professionals to explain the latest updates to the testing landscape. Each year, Matty and their colleagues speak at over 300 high schools and professional organizations, including the Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools *and* the Potomac and Chesapeake Association of College Admission Counseling.
Sign up for an at-home practice test!
Glenelg Country School and Compass Education have partnered to offer a digital SAT practice test at no cost. This test mimics the College Board computer-based test — question type, content, timing, duration, and adaptive structure.
In addition, an at-home, digital ACT practice test is being offered at no cost. This test is the new, shorter format; the Science Test section is included.
For detailed information and answers to FAQs, please visit HERE.
The test results are invaluable in helping Glenelg Country School college counselors and Compass directors craft the ideal testing and tutoring plan for each student.
DATE & TIME
- At-home, digital SAT – available anytime Saturday, November 14 (2026)
- At-home, digital ACT practice test (new, shorter format; Science Test section included) – available anytime Saturday, November 21 (2026)
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
The registration deadline each week is Thursday. By Friday, we will send you a detailed confirmation email; the link to take the test will be included. You can take the test anytime during the open testing window.
Interested in Compass’s Test Prep Services?
If you want to schedule a consultation to discuss customized 1-1 tutoring services or review results from a school-partnership practice test, please book an appointment with one of our 1-1 Directors using the form below.
Or if you are ready to enroll directly in one of our group classes, please visit our Classes page to get started.