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Jun 8, 2026
Train Your Nervous System: Using Yoga, Breathing, and Stress Management to Improve Test Performance
When preparing for the ACT, SAT, PSAT, AP exams, HSPT, ISEE, GRE, or any high-stakes test, most students focus on studying content, learning strategies, and taking practice tests. Those things matter. But there is another critical part of preparation that often gets overlooked: training your nervous system.
Apr 24, 2026
TEST DAY READY: The Ultimate SAT & ACT Checklist for Parents & Students
After weeks (or months!) of preparation, test day is finally here. While your student’s knowledge and skills matter, being fully prepared logistically can make a huge difference in performance and confidence. To help your student walk in calm, confident, and ready to succeed, here’s your complete SAT & ACT Test Day Checklist.
Mar 13, 2026
AP Exam Season Is Approaching: How Students Can Prepare for Success
As spring approaches, many high school students are preparing for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, which take place each May. These exams allow students to demonstrate mastery of college-level coursework and may earn them college credit, advanced placement, or both at many universities.
Feb 1, 2026
Strategic High School Course Selection: A Guide for Parents
As your child plans their high school journey, the courses they choose each year can have a big impact—not only on college admissions but on their preparation for college academics and long-term goals. Thoughtful planning, strong academics, and balance are key. Here’s how to help your student build a strong academic foundation.
Jan 5, 2026
Test Anxiety: How Parents Can Help Their Student Stay Calm, Confident, and Ready
If your student feels nervous before major exams like the ACT or SAT, they are certainly not alone. Test anxiety is incredibly common, especially with high-stakes testing and college admissions pressure. The good news is that anxiety is not a sign your student isn’t capable—and it’s something we can actively manage with the right strategies. We work with students every day who know the material but struggle to demonstrate it on test day.
Jan 16, 2023
Will your Teen's AP Score Earn College Credit?
Individual colleges, not the College Board, set the policies on awarding credit for AP exams.
Advanced Placement (AP...
Feb 23, 2012
Knowing This, I Would Have Enjoyed the Ride
Our guest blogger this month is Maria Marballi, Ohio State freshman and former LEAP student.
One year ago, I was ask...
Feb 14, 2012
AP Credit without the Class?
With sights set on college admission, adding AP classes and tests to your resume might just give the needed edge for ...