COMPASS - A Computer Adaptive Placement Assessment and Support System Study Guide


The COMPASS (Computer-adaptive Placement, Assessment, and Support System) is a group of exams designed by the American College Test Program (ACT). This test is designed to evaluate a particular student's maths, reading, and writing skills. The COMPASS exam is used in universities as means of determining the courses where a student is to be placed. This exam is a computer based adaptive exam where the proceeding questions go in series.

COMPASS Exam Format


The COMPASS is a group of exams that is generally a multiple choice questions. Every section of the exam is conducted over a separate day and the candidate appearing for the COMPASS exam can't take all these in a single day.

The COMPASS test includes following subject sections:

Mathematics Section: Includes the five areas i.e. algebra, pre-algebra, geometry, trigonometry and college-level algebra.
Reading: Tests have questions based on comprehension passages.
Writing Test checks a student's ability to correct and check the grammar as well as his skills with proper sentence formations. It also evaluates the candidate's skills with Spelling, Punctuation, Capitalization, Verb formation/agreement, Usage, Relationship of causes, Organization and Shifts in Construction

The COMPASS also has a test for English as a second language to test the candidate's ability in written and spoken English.

COMPASS Test Preparation Compass Study Guide


Compass results are often seen as admission criteria in various colleges and schools. Negligence in any of its context can cost you and can hinder your progress for higher studies. A systematically planned and well implemented Compass test Preparation session can definitely help you get through this test.




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How to Prepare for Multiple Choice Questions


Tips and tricks that can help you prepare for multiple choice questions and increase your mark. Prepared by professionals these tricks help you excel in Computer Adaptive Placement Assessment and Support System multiple choice exam.

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COMPASS Multiple Choice Strategies Guide

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