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05/01/2024

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Applicants have more anxiety than ever. Elite schools have more power than ever. Something had to give.

04/11/2024

Harvard will reinstate its standardized testing requirement in admissions beginning with the Class of 2029, a surprise reversal that could leave some students scrambling ahead of fall’s application deadlines.

02/25/2024

Why other schools may follow Dartmouth’s lead.

02/22/2024

https://www.compassprep.com/test-scores-and-scholarships/?fbclid=IwAR2vsxD0_tfmvq3gbVox6SJrJ2aygu3n24wF_4iZ4UtffDMkfQltypmB2wY

“Our son has been offered a full ride to UT Austin and his ACT score played a big role in earning this honor.” – Fiona L., Compass parent, North Carolina Before investing in 1-on-1 test preparation, families should consider the value of ACT and SAT scores in today’s college landscape. While ...

01/20/2024

The FAFSA is the financial aid form for accessing grants, federal student loans and work-study funds.

12/09/2023

This information may seem simplistic, but it's true:

The college game can be difficult to play due to how vague and uncertain the admissions process is. As test scores and grades become less of a factor in acceptance and admission become more geared toward the infamous extracurriculars and activities list, students have less of an idea of what college...

11/15/2023

The latest way to connect with potential students is “direct admissions.” Schools are making offers to these candidates, based on grades, before they even apply.

11/15/2023

Did you get an acceptance email from a college even though you haven't finished your Common App? Here's why...

The latest way to connect with potential students is “direct admissions.” Schools are making offers to these candidates, based on grades, before they even apply.

05/01/2023

The College Board completely revamped the SAT in 2015. It changed the test entirely in nearly every way. Why? More and more students were taking the ACT as a college entrance exam, and fewer and fe…