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March 2, 2016Leave a Comment on PSAT 8/9, PSAT 10, & PSAT/NMSQT – Why so many and what’s the difference?!

PSAT 8/9, PSAT 10, & PSAT/NMSQT – Why so many and what’s the difference?!

PSATThis week marks the end of College Board’s spring PSAT testing season. In fact, this year represents the first instance in which College Board even offered the PSAT in the Spring. Before you start panicking, it’s important to note that

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February 26, 2016Leave a Comment on Will a Bad AP Score Sink My Application?

Will a Bad AP Score Sink My Application?

Fear not, a single "bad" AP exam won't sink your Ivy League dreams!
Fear not, a single “bad” AP exam won’t sink your Ivy League dreams!

We get this question a lot here at College Compass: “I got a 1/2/3 on an AP test! Do I still have a chance at Harvard?!” Though

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February 22, 2016Leave a Comment on What Are Subject Tests? Which Colleges Require Them?

What Are Subject Tests? Which Colleges Require Them?

Hi folks! Today we’ll be talking about a question we don’t get often enough — Which colleges require the SAT Subject Tests, and what in the world are Subject Tests?

What Are SAT Subject Tests?

You may or may not

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February 18, 2016Leave a Comment on Which Top 25 Schools Require the New SAT’s Optional Essay?

Which Top 25 Schools Require the New SAT’s Optional Essay?

With the first administration of the New SAT approaching, you may be wondering whether or not you should take the Optional Essay. Though you might be inclined to skip it since it is “optional” after all, be aware that some

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February 11, 2016Leave a Comment on Is the New SAT More Reading Intensive?

Is the New SAT More Reading Intensive?

Though the New SAT seems to be more Reading-intensive, we believe that overall, the exam is more balanced towards both English and Math.
Though the New SAT seems to be more Reading-intensive, we believe that overall, the exam is more balanced towards both English and Math.

We recently came across this interesting piece by the New York Times regarding the New SAT’s  increased

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February 8, 2016Leave a Comment on I Got a “C” in One of My Classes! Can I Still Get Into an Ivy League?

I Got a “C” in One of My Classes! Can I Still Get Into an Ivy League?

Grab a towel, and don't panic! A B or C won't sink your Ivy League application
Grab a towel, and don’t panic! A B or C won’t sink your Ivy League application

Hello readers! Today we’ll be talking about a topic we get asked quite frequently here at the Testmasters blog: “I got a B/C/D/F in

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February 3, 2016Leave a Comment on August SAT starting in 2017

August SAT starting in 2017

College Board has released the anticipated SAT test dates for the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 calendar years, and, with little fanfare or notice, it appears that they intend to phase out the January SAT test date by 2018. Let’s take a

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January 8, 2016477 Comments on UPDATE: What PSAT Scores Make the Cut for National Merit in 2016?

UPDATE: What PSAT Scores Make the Cut for National Merit in 2016?

We want to provide an update on our previous post: What PSAT Scores Make the Cut for National Merit in 2016? Our initial estimations were based on a “sliding scale” method. Because the National Merit Scholarship Corporation is not using

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January 7, 201612 Comments on What Does My New PSAT Score Mean?

What Does My New PSAT Score Mean?

PSATWith New PSAT scores just released for the Class of 2017, we wanted to give a quick rundown of what your New PSAT scores mean, how the scoring works, and which one the National Merit Scholarship Corporation uses to determine

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May 1, 2015Leave a Comment on Building a Resume over the Summer, Part 1: Jobs!

Building a Resume over the Summer, Part 1: Jobs!

You might find that moderately priced soaps are your calling!
You might find that moderately priced soaps are your calling!

Summer is just around the corner, and, if you don’t already have a summer packed with camps, volunteering, and summer school—or even if you do—it’s time to think about getting

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Admissions
College Visits 101: 8 Tips to Optimize Your College Trip
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Advice
Ask Test Masters: Getting into Columbia
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Advice for Seniors
Pre-Med Programs (Part 2): Combined & Accelerated Programs
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Miscellaneous
2017-2018 ACT Registration Deadlines (OFFICIAL)
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Miscellaneous
A Word from Humanities Texas Teacher of the Year, Camille Quaite
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Referral Champ Profile: College Compass Interviews Connie Wong
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