COMPASS vs ACCUPLACER

[shycat]

My college changed the placement test they use from COMPASS to Accuplacer. I have taken COMPASS before and scored high enough for the required math for the nursing program, but not high enough for College Algebra which would give me extra points towards my nursing application and I will need it anyway when I do RN-BSN.

Has anyone done both of these placement tests and can tell me how they compare? I have downloaded the Accuplacer app and am honing in on some of my weak spots (like inequalities) and have been watching Khan Academy. I also got algebra books from the library. I feel like I am grasping math better now than when I was in high school 7 years ago so have confidence in my capabilities to get myself to College Algebra level, but want to make sure I am learning the right things, not just for the test but to succeed in the class. Thank you!