by Compass Academics | Oct 19, 2021 | Compass Academics Blog
Selectivity is a numbers game; it is represented by a simple fraction. A number of students apply, a smaller number of students receive admission. This isn’t news. However, many students mistakenly believe those numbers represent something they don’t. It is commonly...
by Compass Academics | Oct 19, 2021 | Compass Academics Blog
Starting in September 2020, high school students will be able to retake only sections (reading, math, science, English, and the optional writing section) of the ACT when they seek to improve their scores rather than sitting through the three-hour test for the second,...
by Compass Academics | Oct 19, 2021 | Compass Academics Blog
College is a time of unprecedented freedom and independence. Parents won’t enforce a curfew, and a student’s social life explodes exponentially. As the saying goes, “With freedom comes responsibility.” Here are some tips for being responsible for yourself and others:...
by Compass Academics | Oct 19, 2021 | Compass Academics Blog
After receiving much-anticipated offers of admission, high school seniors turn their attention to preparing for their college experience. Whether it is joining campus message boards, connecting with incoming freshmen on social media, or shopping for dorm swag,...
by Compass Academics | Oct 19, 2021 | Compass Academics Blog
As college students prepare for their Freshman year and move into their dorms, here is a list of must-haves and tips for a successful transition: Whenever possible, order textbooks online (often cheaper than the bookstore) and don’t buy the book until you attend the...
