Navigating College Admission Tests
A PRESENTATION FOR TRINITY SCHOOL OF DURHAM AND CHAPEL HILL
DATE & TIME
Wednesday, November 13th, 7:00 PM on Zoom
Please register in order to receive the Zoom link. All registrants will be sent a recording of the event.
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DESCRIPTION
This presentation is hosted 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 Trinity 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
Christopher graduated with BAs in French and Theater from Vassar College and his MFA in Drama from the New School. Christopher has worked in and around education his whole career: as a tutor for many years, as a college counselor, and as an IB teacher. He now uses his experience to help students and families navigate the admissions testing landscape in his role as a Compass Director.
Each year, Christopher and his colleagues speak at over 300 high schools and professional organizations, where they demystify the SAT and ACT and dispel anxiety about the testing process.
Sign up for a practice test!
Trinity School of Durham and Chapel Hill and Compass Education Group have partnered to offer an at-home, computer-proctored ACT practice test at no cost. This test matches the current paper/pencil, linear version of the test. The test results are invaluable in helping TSDCH College Counselors and Compass directors craft the ideal testing and tutoring plan for each student.
DATE & TIME
ACT Practice Test:
Available anytime between November 23rd and November 24th (2024)
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; you can take the test anytime during the open testing window.
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?
