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Navigating College Admission Tests

A PRESENTATION FOR THE BEAR CREEK SCHOOL

DATE & TIME

Wednesday, March 18, 8:00 AM

LOCATION

Performing Arts Center

DESCRIPTION

This presentation is offered by the College Advising 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 Bear Creek 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. Matt has taught graduate-level courses on admission testing for the counselor certificate programs at UC San Diego, UC Irvine, and UCLA.

Sign up for Practice Tests

In collaboration with Bear Creek, Compass is offering FREE diagnostic tests for the ACT, SAT, and Subject Tests. The test results are invaluable in helping the Bear Creek college counselors and Compass directors to craft the ideal testing and tutoring plan for each student.

REGISTRATION

Complete the form below to request a practice test. Upon receipt, a Compass director will be in touch to discuss proctoring options and delivery of test materials.

    Student First and Last Name:*

    Student Email Address:*

    Parent First and Last Name:*

    Parent Email Address:*

    Parent Phone Number:*

    Graduating Class Year:*

    Test Type:*

    *All fields are required.

    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 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? 

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