Navigating College Admission Tests
PRESENTATIONS FOR FAMILIES AT HOUSTON AREA SCHOOLS
Dates have passed. Please see a recording posted below.
DESCRIPTION
These presentations are hosted in partnership with the college counseling offices at several schools across the Houston area. The information that will be shared is educational and the event is not a solicitation for the presenter’s services. We welcome you to join us for a thoughtful discussion of college admission testing that will be useful to students and parents alike.
Learn what you need to know about the following and more:
- How to respond to the flexibility afforded by test-optional policies
- Best way to approach the SAT vs ACT decision
- Understanding the new digital, adaptive PSAT and SAT
- Debunking the most pervasive myths about testing
- Finding the optimal timeline for your testing and test prep
- Scope of test prep and expectations for improvement
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Adam Ingersoll is the co-founder of Compass Education Group, a provider of test prep and academic tutoring for thousands of students annually around the world. Adam has worked in college admission testing and educational services since 1994 and he is recognized as a leading voice on standardized testing. He is a frequently booked speaker at schools and conferences, and he has provided training on test use and interpretation for university admission offices, including Caltech, Rochester, and USC.
DATE, TIME, & HOSTING SCHOOLS
Monday, March 4th at 6:30 p.m. Central (Date has passed)
VST Lowe Theater at St. John’s School
Open to Episcopal High School, Carnegie Vanguard, Lamar, Post Oak High School, EMERGE, and Breakthrough families
Tuesday, March 5th at 7:00 p.m. Central (Date has passed)
The Moss Amphitheater at Kinkaid School
Open to St. Francis Episcopal, Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart, and Memorial High School families
Thursday, March 7th at 6:00 p.m. Central (Date has passed)
The Parsley Auditorium at Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Open to St. Agnes and all schools
Practice Test Opportunities
Compass is proud to offer high-quality digital practice test opportunities at no cost for a limited time for families who attend a webinar hosted by their school. The accuracy of the tests and the depth of the reporting is exceptional.
Tests available include the new digital adaptive PSAT and SAT (learn more here), as well as a digital version of the ACT (linear and non-adaptive, see demo here).
ACCESS, REPORTING, AND FOLLOW-UP
- To access the tests through your Compass account, please go to my.compassprep.com and enter your email address. You will receive an email to activate your account. Click the link in that email and follow the instructions.
- Upon completion of the test, you will immediately be able to view a comprehensive analysis full of insights unique to our reporting platform, as well as access to view your entire test.
- Schedule a free, no obligation consultation with a Compass Director to evaluate the results, have all your questions answered, and discuss a recommended plan for improvement.
- For alternative options including live proctoring where available, please see here.
Please note that your school may have arranged specific practice testing opportunities at a set time through Compass or another third party. We advise that you prioritize any such opportunities through your school first, keeping the above options available if needed.
Schedule a Consultation
Schedule a consultation with a Compass Director
The members of our management team are leading experts in the field of admission testing. They personally lead every aspect of each student’s experience with Compass, including program recommendations, tutor selection, and ongoing guidance. We welcome you to schedule a call with us to review your student’s practice test results and collaborate on a strategy for how best to proceed.
The Compass Resource Center
Download the latest version of…
The Compass Guide to College Admission Testing
…in our comprehensive Resource Center. Get answers to the most important questions, including:
- How competitive are your test scores?
- What is the most effective calendar for testing?
- How do the SAT and ACT compare?
- What are the implications of ‘test optional’ policies?
- How do you interpret PSAT scores?
- What do I need to know about the new digital adaptive SAT?
