Avenues College Dean’s Office and Compass Education Group will administer a FREE Online Testing Center ACT practice test to students in the 10th and 11th grade. The test results are invaluable in helping the Avenues Deans and Compass directors craft the ideal testing and tutoring plan for each student.
DATE & TIME
ACT Practice Test:
Available anytime June 10th to July 9th.
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 and you can take the test anytime during the open testing window.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Navigating College Admission Tests
A PRESENTATION FOR AVENUES FAMILIES
DATE & TIME
Tuesday, September 26th, 6:00 p.m. Eastern
LOCATION
In-Person: Black Box Theater
Online: We encourage you to attend in-person if you are able. However, we will also simulcast the presentation over Zoom and we will take questions from Zoom participants. All registrants will be sent a recording of the event.
REGISTER
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
DESCRIPTION
This presentation is offered by the college counseling office. Attendance in person 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 Avenues families for a thoughtful and pragmatic discussion of college admission testing that will be useful to students and parents alike.
Learn what you need to know about the following and more:
- How to respond to the flexibility afforded by test-optional policies
- Best way to approach the SAT vs ACT decision
- Understanding the new digital, adaptive PSAT and SAT
- Debunking the most pervasive myths about testing
- Finding the optimal timeline for your testing and test prep
- Scope of test prep and expectations for improvement
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Adam Ingersoll is the co-founder of Compass Education Group, a provider of test prep and academic tutoring for thousands of students annually around the world. Adam has worked in college admission testing and educational services since 1994 and he is recognized as a leading voice on standardized testing. He is a frequently booked speaker at schools and conferences, and he has provided training on test use and interpretation for university admission offices, including Caltech, Rochester, TCU, and USC.
Schedule a 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 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 new digital adaptive SAT?
