Navigating College Admission Tests
A PRESENTATION FOR FAMILIES AT ARCHBISHOP MITTY, BELLARMINE, NOTRE DAME, AND PRESENTATION HIGH SCHOOLS
DATE & TIME
Tuesday, October 25th, 7:00 p.m. Pacific
REGISTRATION
If you were unable to join the live webinar, a recording has been posted below.
DESCRIPTION
Please join us for a thoughtful and pragmatic discussion of college admission testing that will be useful to students and parents alike.
The college counseling team will host Compass Education Group for a virtual presentation on college admission testing. Please join other students and families for a timely, thoughtful, and pragmatic discussion that will span the following topics 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 began his career in test prep in 1993 while at the University of Southern California, where he was a student-athlete on the basketball team, worked in the admissions office, and graduated magna cum laude. Now in his third decade guiding families to successful experiences with standardized tests, Adam is recognized as a leading expert on college admission testing and is a popular speaker at higher education conferences and dozens of school events annually. He has provided training on test usage for the admission teams at prominent universities including Caltech, Rochester, and USC.
Proctored Practice Tests
We offer online proctored practice exams every weekend. 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.
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?
