Applications
Jun 26, 2019
How to Beat College Application Deadlines
Follow LEAP’s step-by-step plan for stress-free, no parent nagging, college application completion.
-How to tackle...
May 16, 2018
Your Guide to College
A journey with 4,000 possible destinations deserves a seasoned guide!
LEAP journeys with students through all pieces ...
Mar 28, 2018
Wait List Purgatory
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) cites an increase in college applications and of s...
Mar 20, 2018
PLAN B: Dealing with College Rejection
Denial. Anger. Bargaining. Depression. ACCEPTANCE.
The cycle of mourning may be new to teens who’ve likely not experi...
Jan 20, 2018
4 Reasons to Write a Student Resume
A student resume is essentially the brag sheet for colleges you court. Most students keep an ongoing list in their he...
Dec 11, 2017
This Coach Pushed Early Decision – I said NO!
I’ve never been a fan of Early Decision (ED) even though in most, not all, cases it does yield higher admission resu...
Apr 26, 2017
Getting a Great Teacher Recommendation
As a high school teacher in my earlier life, September always meant the onslaught of requests on behalf of students, ...
Jul 13, 2016
4 Reasons to NOT Apply Early Decision
October 15 or November 1st are common Early Decision (ED) deadlines at many schools. You’ve heard applying Early Dec...
Oct 12, 2015
The Two (or more!) Week Rule
This time of year many seniors are feeling behind on applications. As we step in to assist, there’s the reminder of ...
Aug 17, 2015
5 Questions to Ask Before You Apply
You’ve hit submit. Now you anxiously await the decision. When will it come? How is your application and accompanying ...
Oct 8, 2014
5 Tips to Follow Before You Hit “Submit”
Working with college-bound high school students since 1991 I know it’s not the flawless applications that standout; i...
May 22, 2014
Rising Senior Summer – Be Prepared for Fall Apps
For many of you, it’s hard to believe just months from now as senior year is starting you’ll need to be ready to appl...