Admission Testing Resources – Quick Reference Blog Post
The following list contains our most popular admission testing resources and blog posts: 1. Guide to Testing This 90+ page free resource endeavors to be a single source of answers…
The Middle 50%: What’s a Good Score for the Colleges on Your List? Blog Post
The best way to see if your test scores may be competitive for your top choices is to look at two key portions of the score range for accepted applicants…
National Merit Semifinalist Cutoffs Class of 2019 (Archived) Blog Post
This page has been retained as an archive. For the latest information about Semifinalist cutoffs in future classes, please visit Compass' National Merit Semifinalist Cutoffs page. MAJOR CHANGE FOR FUTURE...
SAT Score Release Blog Post
You got your scores and they are on their way to your chosen schools! Now comes the tricky part — deciding whether or not to retake the test. Having…
Step by Step Guide to PSAT Prep Blog Post
Step 1: Mark your calendar You don’t want to miss it! The main day for the PSAT in 2018 will be October 10, which is a Wednesday. Your school will…
The 4 Writing Styles Blog Post
The SAT Essay and ACT Writing assignments ask you, in part, to consider how people make arguments. A knowledge of the four types of writing can help you identify…
How is the PSAT Different from the SAT? Blog Post
You’re probably already hearing about the early October tests: the SAT and the PSAT. They’re offered at about the same time, so what’s the difference? Purpose. Unlike the SAT, the…
Summer Prep for Your October PSAT Blog Post
If you’re anything like me, you’ll avoid any work that’s not absolutely necessary. So why bother studying for the PSAT? After all, it’s the Preliminary-SAT. But if you don’t, then you’re…
