Applications
Aug 13, 2025
What’s a High School Profile—and Why It Matters for Your Teen’s College Future
Did you know that your teen’s college application is often judged not just on their GPA and test scores, but also within the context of their high school? That context comes from a document called the High School Class Profile—a vital, but often overlooked, part of the admissions process.
Jul 9, 2025
Your Teen, AI, and the College Admissions Process
As your teen navigates the college admissions journey, they may be turning to tools like ChatGPT or other AI platforms for support. While artificial intelligence can help students stay organized and generate ideas, it also presents new challenges—especially when it comes to authenticity and ethical use.
Jul 2, 2025
Why Demonstrated Interest Matters in College Admissions
As your student navigates the college admissions process, you've likely heard about grades, test scores, and extracurriculars. But there's another powerful—and often overlooked—factor that can influence admission decisions: demonstrated interest.
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.
Mar 5, 2024
Common App Essay Prompts, Class of 2025
Ask a senior or recent college graduate what the most challenging piece of the college application cycle is. Number one answer: the essay. The Common App prompts have been announced.
Mar 13, 2023
Common App Reviews & Advisors
Common App gives the student’s ability to add an “Advisor”, a person who is assisting the student with the applicati...
Dec 6, 2022
Extracurriculars that Matter Most in College Admissions
When comparing applicants with equal academic profiles for a seat in the freshman class, it’s the extracurriculars on the resume that can give the admitted student the edge.
LEAP advises all students, particularly those going for seats in selective colleges or programs, to carefully consider what they chose to pursue outside the classroom then be diligent in crafting their formal resume. 1/3 of colleges actually require or recommend students submit a resume at the time of application.
Jan 25, 2022
A DIGITAL SAT test is coming...learn what to expect
The College Board who administers the SAT assessment announced that there are big changes coming to the SAT including...
Oct 18, 2021
ALERT! FAFSA & CSS Profile Available 10/1
Some colleges require FAFSA and/or CSS Profile completion to get any aid including merit scholarships. Tips for getting the aid you deserve!
Aug 2, 2021
College Application Supplemental Essay
At many universities that are highly selective, the GPA and test scores of the vast majority of the applicants are so...
Jun 15, 2021
How Colleges View GPA
When Ohio’s largest high school, William Mason High School (Mason), dropped the honors of Valedictorian and Salutato...
May 25, 2021
High School Student Privacy with ACT, SAT, and Applications
As students complete registration questions for testing and their college applications, they turn to parents with a flurry of questions such as those below. LEAP client, Lysa, reached out to me via a direct message on Facebook saying she was "alarmed by the amount of personal info" the Common App asks.