How can digital PSAT scores help students determine whether to prepare for the SAT or ACT ? The PSAT has long been thought of as a gateway to the SAT,…
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As predicted, the ACT proved more popular than the SAT for several years after SAT's design overhaul, both nationwide and among Compass students. Now that the new SAT transition aftershocks…
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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…
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As you head toward the SAT or ACT, you’re probably being inundated with information about essays, test sections, and question types. There’s plenty of great advice out there, but...
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In a previous post, we explained that very little prior science knowledge is needed to do well on the ACT, which includes a Science section not seen on the SAT.…
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Students these days are busier than ever, and parents are just as busy trying to keep all the schedules straight. With homework, sports, plays, clubs, volunteering, and even test…
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If you’re a student taking the ACT for the first time, you might be worried about the ACT Science Test. Of all the tests that make up the ACT, the…
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The redesigned ACT student score reports aim to contextualize students' scores and offer details about students' individual strengths and weaknesses. Unfortunately, these goals are impeded by the overwhelming volume of information included on…
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To improve their scores on the ACT and the SAT, students do not need to read novels like The Catcher in the Rye and 1984. For students who despise reading assigned…
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Compass directors have countless conversations with families about whether or not their students should retake the ACT or SAT exam. Even the ones who are thrilled with their initial results may succumb to…
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