The Compass Academics Blog
Our blog is designed to educate and inform students and their parents in all subjects related to college planning.
Tips for College-Bound Homeschoolers
Tips for College-Bound Homeschoolers The homeschooling community is a growing group of American students, and that means that colleges are going to be seeing even more applicants with non-traditional educational backgrounds. Whether you’ve been homeschooling since...
Should I Live in a “Themed” Dorm?
Should I Live in a “Themed” Dorm? One of the primary benefits of on-campus housing is how easy it can be to make friends who share your interests. After all, you’re surrounded by people who are having the same core experiences. There are plenty of opportunities for...
Roommates vs. Solo Living: What’s the Best Choice for New College Students
Roommates vs. Solo Living: What’s the Best Choice for New College Students For many students, college is the first time they’re living away from home and without their own family members. That’s an exhilarating feeling of freedom and maturity, but it can also be a...
Benefits of Joining an Honors College
Congratulations! You’ve been accepted to a college! Maybe you’re even looking at your options across multiple offers. If you’ve got great grades and high test scores, you’re probably also staring down the offer to not only enroll but to also join the Honors College....
Should I Buy or Rent My College Textbooks?
You can’t “hit the books” without getting the books, but the choices for how to do so have expanded for undergraduate students (and, in many cases, so have the costs). Many of your undergraduate classes will require specific editions of pricey textbooks, and you may...
How Should I Spend My Summer? Options for College Students
Summer’s just around the corner, and whether it’s your last summer vacation before embarking onto your college career or a break between existing college semesters, you may have some questions about how to make the most of your summer. You may be tempted to just soak...
Dorm-Friendly Microwave Meals
Maybe you’re out of credit for the cafeteria or you simply don’t feel like leaving your room. Whatever the case, being able to whip up something delicious (and even nutritious!) from the comfort of your dorm opens up new possibilities for keeping yourself well-fed in...
ACT and SAT Updates: What to Know Now
For years, the terms ACT and SAT have been synonymous with college entry preparation. Potential undergraduates knew that at least one of these standardized tests would be part of their application process, and preparation often began early for getting the highest...
Taking a COVID Gap Year? What You Should Know
A “gap year” has been a popular concept for far longer than the COVID-19 pandemic has been around, but the uncertainty and tumult of the last few years has definitely made a gap year more appealing for many would-be college freshmen. As CNBC reports, the Fall 2020...
Will My Social Media Posts Keep Me Out of College?
Good grades, a stunning resume filled with extracurricular activities, and a stack of letters of recommendation may not be enough to overcome the challenge of a past social media misstep. These days, college admission boards aren’t just looking to make sure they bring...
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