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…
College Writing Prep Page
A Six-Step Transition to Higher Education The first-year writing course is a standard requirement for incoming college students. The distinction between high school and college writing can come as a...
Boston Practice Tests Page
In-Person Practice TestsSAT | ACT | PSAT Proctored Diagnostic Tests Greater Boston Area Testing Location IN-PERSON PROCTORED Take a practice paper-and pencil ACT, or a practice digital* AP, SAT,...
National Merit Scholarship Program Explained Blog Post
Below we cover the most frequently asked questions about the National Merit Scholarship Program. Please see our National Merit Semifinalist Cutoffs page for the latest information on actual and projected...
