the compass test

Here's a little "secret" about the COMPASS test: the COMPASS test is what we in the test preparation field call a "general aptitude" test.

While some tests are looking to see what you already know, the purpose of the Computer Adaptive Placement Assessment and Support System (COMPASS), offered by the ACT, Inc., is to test your ability to learn. The goal of the COMPASS test is to use a standardized testing process to create an objective assessment of a test taker's knowledge and skills.

In other words, it's more about your ability to learn and process new information than what you know. This is good news for those who are serious about being prepared, because it boils down to a very simple strategy:

You can succeed on the COMPASS test by preparing in depth for the different question types and being able to take difficult questions and break them down into easier parts that you can quickly solve.