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Navigating College Admission Tests

A PRESENTATION FOR FAMILIES AT MENLO-ATHERTON

DATE & TIME

Thursday, January 6th, 6:30p.m. Pacific

REGISTRATION

The school is hosting this webinar. Please contact your college counselor for information on how to connect.

DESCRIPTION

Please join us 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:

  • The evolving role of test scores in specific contexts
  • Making sense of the subtlety and variety of testing policies
  • Fresh admissions data from test score submitters and non-submitters
  • Making an informed choice between the ACT and SAT
  • The diagnostic value of the PSAT and other practice tests
  • Optimal timing and smart approaches to test preparation and testing

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Sue is a frequent guest speaker on the topic of college admission testing and gives presentations at several Bay Area schools each year. She graduated from Brown University with a B.A. in Modern Culture and Media and now serves as the Director of Recruiting and Staff Development for Compass in Northern California. Before her role overseeing the hiring and training of Compass tutors, Sue worked with hundreds of Bay Area families as a Compass Program Director who provided customized guidance to families.

Proctored Practice Tests

We offer in-person and online live-proctored practice exams every weekend. We also offer computer-based (digital) practice ACT, PSAT, and SAT exams which can be scheduled on-demand. The scores will be available within two business days and are a valuable planning tool for families, counselors, and Compass directors. Please fill out the contact form below for more information about taking practice tests with Compass.

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    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?
    • 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? 

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