Navigating College Admission Tests
A PRESENTATION FOR GLENELG COUNTRY SCHOOL
DATE & TIME
Tuesday, October 15, 7:00 PM
LOCATION
Glenelg Country School
Upper School Forum
12793 Folly Quarter Road
Ellicott City
MD 21042
DESCRIPTION
This presentation is offered by the college counseling office and attendance is highly recommended. The information that will be shared is educational and the event is not a solicitation for the presenter’s services. Please join other Glenelg families for a thoughtful and pragmatic discussion of college admission testing that will be useful to students and parents alike.
Hear the latest key insights on the following and more:
- SAT or ACT: Making your best choice
- Understanding PSAT scores and what they project
- Test scores’ role and weight in college admissions
- Why colleges’ testing policies vary so widely
- Debunking the most pervasive myths about testing
- The relevance of Subject Tests at competitive colleges
- Sane and successful calendaring of testing and test prep
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. Currently, Matt teaches graduate-level courses on admission testing for the counselor certificate programs at UC San Diego, UC Irvine, and UCLA.
Consultation
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 Prep App
You can download Compass’ new app by searching for “Compass Prep” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or by using the links below. With the Compass Prep app, you can:
- View a personalized college test preparation timeline
- Gain insight into which tests make you more competitive
- Request a free practice test and evaluation
- Take advantage of the many free resources Compass has to offer!
Compare SAT and ACT Scores
You can compare the results of official or practice SAT and ACT to determine which exam you prefer. Use the concordance slider below to see if you lean SAT, lean ACT, or fall in the “Judgment Call” zone.
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?
- What are the implications of ‘test optional’ policies?
- How do the SAT and ACT compare?
- How do you interpret PSAT scores?
- Should you take SAT Subject Tests?
