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Jan 19, 2021
Breaking SAT News
Let's keep it simple to quickly release the big news! We aren't at all surprised by any of these announcements of changes to the SAT.
Jan 14, 2021
Tips for College Fairs and Visits: In-Person and Virtual
One of the silver linings of Covid is colleges are on their A game when it comes to providing high value virtual visits and college fairs. This saves families time and money from getting on campus. Virtual really is the way to start.
Jan 12, 2021
How a State ACT Differs from National Dates
State ACT testing works a bit different than national Saturday testing, so it’s no wonder families are confused!
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Jan 4, 2021
Who should take the February 6 National ACT?
The first ACT of the calendar year is always in February. In 2021, the test date is February 6 with a registration de...
Dec 22, 2020
Making the Most of Winter Break
While sleeping in, video games and Netflix may be calling over the Winter Break, there is still plenty of time for college-bound students to do something productive toward their college goals.
Dec 7, 2020
Where Are My PSAT Scores & What Do They Mean?!
Students tested in October and their scores become available either December 7th or 8th, 2020; release dates vary by state (see map below). You will receive an email from CollegeBoard when your scores are released. School counselors had access to scores the week before.
Dec 1, 2020
How to Save Money on Taking the ACT & SAT
One survey by Finder calculated the average college bound journey to cost $4,688. Taking an official ACT or SAT for a “trial run” to "see how you test" before embarking on test prep and serious testing is a costly mistake.
Nov 19, 2020
The LEAP Scholarship Program
While we work hard to keep the cost of our premium ACT-SAT prep course affordable for the typical family, we know we are still out of reach for many. Our goal is to have one scholarship student in every group test prep course we run.
Nov 12, 2020
Dates for Ohio ACT/SAT Free Test
Ohio students are given the ACT or the SAT in the winter or spring of their junior year. Here are the Greater Cincinnati Test Dates for 2021 (Class of 2022)It is taken during the school day, during the week – not on a Saturday. This test counts as a REAL ACT or SAT to send to colleges too!
Oct 22, 2020
Is Test Optional an Option for the Class of 2022?
Will you need ACT or SAT scores to apply to college? Here's a short explanation from that offering where we explain why the class of 2022 and beyond won't be able to count on this option at a great number of schools.
Oct 21, 2020
How ACT and SAT "Perfect Practice" Works
You’ve heard the adage, Practice Makes Perfect. At LEAP, we confidently know that practice for ACT or SAT testing is ...
Oct 15, 2020
What They Don't Tell You at Financial Aid Night
A recent Hechinger Report news story ranked FAFSA No. 1 among the “most complex and convoluted higher education forms.” Students and families are required to navigate a host of confusing and redundant questions and submit information difficult for many to obtain.