Comparing Tasks for SAT Essay and ACT Writing Blog Post
Both the SAT and ACT once asked students to write a straightforward persuasive essay. Now, these tests have new essay requirements and prompts that are more complex in that they…
Audience and Purpose: The Secret Mission in the ACT Essay Blog Post
This post was contributed by Compass tutor extraordinaire, Sarah Del Collo. Sarah is a graduate of Clemson University’s BA and MA programs in English and completed her doctoral work at the…
The ACT Essay: A Brand New Assignment Blog Post
Beginning this September, the ACT Writing Test essay assignment will have a new purpose, format, and scoring. But is it the impossibly difficult task that students fear it to be?…
7 Strategies for Success on the New ACT Essay Blog Post
As the Director of Curriculum at Compass, I have specific advice that I would offer to students preparing to take the new ACT Essay: #1 Breathe Seriously. Just breathe. You…
The New SAT Essay: First Look Blog Post
The new SAT essay basics The new SAT essay is a 50-minute, optional component of the redesigned SAT, which will be introduced on the March 5th, 2016 test date. According to…
The New SAT Essay: First Look Blog Post
The new SAT essay basics The new SAT essay is a 50-minute, optional component of the redesigned SAT, which will be introduced on the March 5th, 2016 test date. According to…
ACT and SAT Testing Dates Blog Post
A little advanced planning can go a long way when it comes to admission testing. One of the first steps in designing the most effective test prep plan is to...College Prep Solution Page
Academic & AP Exam Practice - Integrated Testing and Grading Platform College Prep Solution:Academic Testing at Compass Education Our Online Test Builder allows the Compass curriculum team to construct tests...
SAT vs. ACT: Which test is your test? Blog Post
The first choice students need to make is whether to prepare for the SAT or ACT. Both tests are equally accepted for college admission and either can be an excellent...
