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Jun 17, 2025

How Test Preparation Prepares Students For College

Preparing for the SAT or ACT isn’t just about achieving a high score—it’s a powerful way for students to build the academic and life skills they’ll need in college and beyond. At Seeley Test Pros and LEAP, we know that effective test prep delivers value far beyond the exam day. 

Jun 11, 2025

What Parents Need to Know About the PSAT & National Merit

As your student moves through high school, the first important testing milestone is the PSAT/NMSQT—a test that not only prepares students for the SAT but can also open the door to prestigious scholarships and academic recognition.

Jun 3, 2025

A Parent’s Guide to Helping Your Senior Complete the Common App

As your student prepares to apply to college, one of the most important steps is completing the Common Application (Common App) — a centralized platform used by over 1,000 colleges and universities for admissions. While this is a student-led task, your support and understanding can make the process smoother and less stressful.

May 28, 2025

Helping Your Student Craft a Compelling College Essay

As college application season approaches, one of the most critical—and often intimidating—pieces of the puzzle is the personal statement, also known as the Common App essay. This 650-word essay is your student’s opportunity to speak directly to admissions officers beyond transcripts and test scores. It’s their chance to be heard.

May 19, 2025

Will Your Student Need a Test Score For College Admissions?

As your child navigates the college admissions process, it's important to understand a trend that’s often misunderstood: test-optional admissions. While some colleges allow students to apply without SAT or ACT scores, new data and updated institutional decisions show that submitting test scores can still offer significant advantages.

May 13, 2025

How do you find a seat to take an ACT if no seats are available?

If you have a student who still plans to register, they need to play around with the various combinations of ACT test options, but MOST IMPORTANTLY, they need to select WITH WRITING.

May 11, 2025

Help Your Junior Build a Smart College List This Spring

As your child wraps up 11th grade, now is the ideal time to start crafting a thoughtful and strategic college list. A well-balanced list can reduce stress, open more opportunities, and increase your student’s chances of finding the right academic, social, and financial fit.

May 4, 2025

Helping Your Student Build a Strong College Activities List

As your student embarks on the college application journey, one crucial component to focus on is the college activities list. This section of the application offers admissions counselors a window into your student’s interests, commitments, and character outside of academics.

Apr 21, 2025

What Students Need to Know About the New Enhanced (Digital) ACT

The new, enhanced digital ACT officially launched in April 2025 with the full launch occurring in paper in September 2025, and we’ve got the inside scoop from a firsthand test-taker (one of our tutors🤫) to help you navigate this big shift.

Apr 17, 2025

Post-Pandemic Learning Loss: What Parents Need to Know

We are learning A LOT about post-pandemic learning loss and its impact on students' cognitive development.

Mar 14, 2025

Here is a breakdown of what went wrong with the March 2025 SAT

​ In my role as a Board Member of the National Test Prep Association, I serve as the liaison between the N...

Jan 8, 2025

Choosing Between the Digital SAT and ACT

One important question many students will need to answer at some point is “Should I take the ACT or the SAT? Or both?” The answer often depends on WHO the student is. Many parents may remember ONLY taking the SAT in high school. Or some of us can even remember a time when certain colleges only accepted scores from one specific test. But times have changed!
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