PSAT
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...
Jan 18, 2022
4 Action Steps from PSAT Scores
Whether you received your PSAT scores in December or plan to take the PSAT in the future, it’s crucial to understand...
Jan 3, 2022
How to Calculate National Merit Selection Index
Talented sophomores who scored high on the National Merit Selection Index on the PSAT should consider prepping over ...
Dec 6, 2021
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 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.
Sep 10, 2020
LEAP Lens Data Drives Results
The LEAP Lens report is a detailed report with cumulative data on student strengths, weaknesses, and targeted opportunities for improvement for ACT and SAT testing. Watch our introduction to the power of the Lens.
May 15, 2020
PSAT & National Merit Qualification Basics
Stephanie Meyer Twilight author, M. Night Shyamalan movie director, Jeffrey Bezos CEO of Amazon.com, John Roberts Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court, Bill Gates former Microsoft Chairman, Ben Bernanke Chairman of the US Federal Reserve have one thing in common. They were each National Merit Scholarship winners chosen from a pool of 15,000 National Merit Finalists. How did they get there?
Jan 7, 2020
How to Schedule “Rigorous” High School Classes Colleges Want
Colleges will look closely at the level of rigor a student has in their schedule. What does “rigor” really mean? Honestly, something different for each student. Rigorous courses are meant to challenge the student; colleges want to see that a student has appropriately challenged herself.
Sep 26, 2018
5 Questions to PSAT & National Merit Success
Coming from LEAP, where we pride ourselves on increased ACT and SAT scores of students in our program, it may sound c...
Jul 11, 2018
ACT or SAT? Determine YOUR Best Fit!
All colleges accept either the ACT or SAT with no preference to either test. On which test should a student focus?
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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 ...
May 22, 2014
Summer To-Do for Rising Juniors
Sophomore year is coming to a close. Students are thinking they are “half-way through” high school. While that may be...