College Compass is a blog that aims to provide useful information and tips about the entire process of college admissions. The articles are for high school students as well as parents to provide direction on what is needed for being accepted to college. We provide tips on topics like admissions tests, scholarships, colleges, and the application process. We hope you find the blog useful!
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Featured Writers
Dave – Dave is currently an instructor at Test Masters. His teachings focus heavily on the verbal and writing sections for the SAT and the ACT. He not only teaches his students the necessary materials that are needed to succeed on these exams, but he also motivates his students by giving them advice that will prepare them for college and beyond. Along with his level of expertise, as a writer, Dave aspires to pass on lessons from his own academic experiences to not only his students, but also to students around the nation.
Will - Will is a recent graduate with a B.A. in History and a minor in Classical Studies. He is interested in furthering his education at the graduate level. In the meantime, he enjoys reading and helping people learn.
Jessie - Jessie earned her B.S. in Architecture and is planning to pursue a Masters of Education in Educational Leadership. She has taught at the high school level and is passionate about education and helping students successfully complete high school and get to college.
Past Contributors
Jessica – Hey, my name is Jess, and I’m a sophomore in high school. For me, high school is half working hard and half trying to get out of working hard. I play viola in my school orchestra, and music is basically my life. I love hanging out with my friends and writing. I’m eager to start my college search (and by eager, I mean kind of dreading) and I’m looking forward to writing about it here.
About Test Masters
This blog is written by the college specialists at Test Masters. Test Masters Educational Services was founded in Houston, Texas in 1991; today, the company is one of the largest and fastest-growing educational companies in the United States. Test Masters offers classroom courses, 1-on-1 courses, online courses, custom courses, tutoring and books for various standardized exams including the HSPT, ISEE Upper, Mid, and Lower Levels, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, SAT & PSAT, SAT Subject Tests, ACT, and the EIT/FE & PE Professional Engineering Exams in many states around the country. Since its inception, over 120,000 students have taken courses from Test Masters. The Test Masters official website is located at http://www.testmasters.com.
With it’s engaging, dynamic teachers, high scores guaranteed, latest course material, and unique test-taking strategies, Test Masters can help you achieve you admissions test goals!
Was wondering if I need to be worrying about this yet… my daughter is in 6th grade. Any key items I should be on the look-out for in Jr. High? (hoping not)
Thanks!
@Paula. It’s always good to be thinking ahead when it comes to your child’s education. We addressed your question in our most recent Ask Test Masters post. Go to our Ask Test Masters: 6th Grade Prep post to read our complete response! Thanks for asking such a great question!