Monthly Archives: February 2012

Can I Check My PSAT Scores Online?

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Dave G
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If you are wondering how you can check your PSAT scores online and how to interpret your PSAT score report, then you have come to the right place for help. First, follow these simple steps to obtaining your score. We will also break down the scoring sections in order to help you interpret what exactly you have been given. How to Check PSAT Scores Online 1. First you must wait for your exam score report. You will receive this from the school where you took the PSAT. 2. Once you receive your score report, find the access code on the … Continue reading →

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College Trivia: Round 1

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Jessie

Question: What Ivy League university is the only school in the nation to require students to pass a swim test before earning their diploma?

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How Study Groups Help Prepare for College

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Dave G
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The college admissions process certainly isn’t getting any easier for the average high school student. It is hard enough trying to balance your school work which has been taking over your life every single day. Having to worry about college applications and letters of recommendation while maintaining a high GPA is no easy task. The good news is that you’re not the only one in this stressful situation. In fact, everybody else around you is in the same boat. So get together with these people and start a study group! By combining everybody’s academic strengths and weaknesses, study groups will help … Continue reading →

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SAT Vocabulary Word of the Week: Halcyon

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Dave G
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Each week, College Compass offers a vocabulary word that will help prepare you for the SAT and PSAT. We aim to give you not only the best words to study, but also the most accurate information so that you remember these words. Knowing these words will help lead you to the correct answers on the verbal section, thus adding to your score…which is really the whole point of learning all this vocabulary in the first place, right?   THIS WEEK’S WORD: HALCYON [hal-see-uhn] adjective Peaceful; tranquil; calm Example: Taking a vacation to HALCYON HAWAII. WHY YOU NEED TO KNOW IT … Continue reading →

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Baylor University

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Compass
Baylor University

NAME: Baylor University SCHOOLS: College of Arts & Sciences, George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Graduate School, Hankamer School of Business, Honors College, Law School, Louise Herrington School of Nursing, School of Education, School of Engineering & Computer Science, School of Music, School of Social Work. MEDIAN SAT SCORE: 1810-2020 MEDIAN ACT SCORE: 28-32 CLASS RANK: 36% in the top 5% of their class CAMPUS: 735 acres NUMBER OF FRIENDS YOU CAN MAKE: 12,438 (2462 graduates) WHERE YOU WILL LIVE: On-campus COST: $31,658      

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Important PSAT Facts

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Dave G
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With so many exams to study for, there is one that tends to be underestimated. And that is the PSAT. It is actually more important than you might think. So listen up! How the PSAT is Structured The test is divided into three different components: Critical Reading: 2 sections, 48 questions, 25 minutes each Math: 2 sections, 28 questions, 25 minutes each Writing Skills: 1 section, 39 questions, 30 minutes Good News: NO ESSAY! How the PSAT is Scored The test scores range from 20-80 for each of the 3 components. Therefore the total scores range from 60-240. The PSAT … Continue reading →

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Brown University

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Compass
Brown University

NAME: Brown University SCHOOLS: Social Sciences, Physical Sciences, Humanities, Biology & Medicine, Life Sciences, School of Engineering, Alpert Medical School, Continuing education MEDIAN SAT SCORE: ~2220 MEDIAN ACT SCORE: ~30 CLASS RANK: N/A CAMPUS: 143 acres NUMBER OF FRIENDS YOU CAN MAKE: 6,319 (2,333 graduates) WHERE YOU WILL LIVE: On-campus: East Campus (13 residential halls), Keeney Quadrangle (6 residential halls), Main Campus (6 residential halls), Pembroke Campus (15 residential halls), Wriston Quadrangle (9 residential halls) COST: $54,370  

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SAT Vocabulary Word of the Week: Arduous

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Dave G
ABSOLUTELY ARDUOUS

Each week, College Compass offers a vocabulary word that will help prepare you for the SAT and PSAT. We aim to give you not only the best words to study, but also the most accurate information so that you remember these words. Knowing these words will help lead you to the correct answers on the verbal section, thus adding to your score…which is really the whole point of learning all this vocabulary in the first place, right? THIS WEEK’S WORD: ARDUOUS [ahr-dyoo-uhs] adjective Testing severely the powers of endurance; strenuous Example: Climbing Mount Everest is ABSOLUTELY ARDUOUS! WHY YOU NEED … Continue reading →

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Picking the Right University

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Dave G
Choosing the Right College

So its that time of year where you seniors should be getting your acceptance letters. Be proud! A common issue that seniors tend to deal with are what to do when multiple universities accept you. If this is one of your biggest problems, then give yourself a pat on the back. The hard part is over. Now it is time to make the right decision in finding the best university for you. Visit Universities Again So maybe you visited a university well over a year ago, during the summer, and you really liked it. Try visiting it again while we … Continue reading →

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California Institute of Technology

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Compass
Caltech

NAME: California Institute of Technology SCHOOLS: Biology, Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Engineering & Applied Science, Geological & Planetary Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences, Physics, Mathematics & Astronomy, Interdisciplinary Programs MEDIAN SAT SCORE: ~2265 MEDIAN ACT SCORE: ~34 CLASS RANK: 98% in top ten CAMPUS: 124 acres NUMBER OF FRIENDS YOU CAN MAKE: 967 (1208 graduates) WHERE YOU WILL LIVE: On-campus: Blacker, Dabney, Fleming, Ricketts, Lloyd, Page, Ruddock, Avery House COST: $54,090  

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