Applications
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 28, 2022
Common App Essay Prompts, Class of 2023
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 for the class of 2023 were announced in January. The Common App prompts for the 2022-23 year will remain the same as last year.
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.
May 17, 2021
Does your College Application Need a Resume?
Colleges fall into three categories with approximately 1/3 of the 900+ colleges on the Common App allowing for the u...
Apr 19, 2021
Is a College Essay Coach a Good Idea?
1. Can you find your voice, your story, on your own? 2. Do you know how the personal statement differs from an essay you write for your English teacher? 3. Are you horrible at meeting deadlines and working ahead?
Mar 29, 2021
More Than Okay
Great perspective for any senior receiving a college rejection letter or juniors considering where to apply August 1....
Mar 5, 2021
What College Essays Teach About the College Search
For decades, the LEAP team has guided thousands through the college application process which includes writing essays...
Aug 10, 2020
Should You Apply Early to College?
I typically spend most early summer mornings quietly on my back patio as the sun creeps over the horizon, and I’m always amazed how the birds find the worms, which I would never see, in the dewy morning grass. It’s made me wonder if the early birds always get the worm.