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Testing Policies in the Spotlight

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Amid wide-scale test cancellations in 2020, most colleges in the U.S. chose to go test optional during the initial wave of COVID-19. Although some schools announced that the policy change would…

Accommodations for the SAT and ACT

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If your student has a documented disability and will be taking the SAT or ACT, applying for testing accommodations is an important step — and one that requires advance planning.…

National Merit Semifinalist Cutoffs Class of 2027

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Compass projects lower qualifying scores for the Class of 2027 Every year, Compass tracks the National Merit process from the PSAT in October of junior year through the announcement of…

What is SSAT Flex Testing?

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An SSAT flex test is when a student takes the paper-based test on a non-standard test date. A student may choose to take a flex test for an additional fee…

How Many Times Should a Student Take the SSAT?

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Students should generally plan on taking the SSAT two or three times. Most see a score increase during their second attempt, as familiarity with the format and pacing reduces test-day…

EMA & ERB Merge and Become E3N

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In September 2024, The Enrollment Management Association (EMA) and Educational Records Bureau (ERB) announced their intent to merge. EMA is the purveyor of the SSAT and ERB administers the ISEE.…

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