Test Prep
Jun 17, 2025
How Test Preparation Prepares Students For College
Preparing for the SAT or ACT isn’t just about achieving a high score—it’s a powerful way for students to build the academic and life skills they’ll need in college and beyond. At Seeley Test Pros and LEAP, we know that effective test prep delivers value far beyond the exam day.
Jun 11, 2025
What Parents Need to Know About the PSAT & National Merit
As your student moves through high school, the first important testing milestone is the PSAT/NMSQT—a test that not only prepares students for the SAT but can also open the door to prestigious scholarships and academic recognition.
May 19, 2025
Will Your Student Need a Test Score For College Admissions?
As your child navigates the college admissions process, it's important to understand a trend that’s often misunderstood: test-optional admissions. While some colleges allow students to apply without SAT or ACT scores, new data and updated institutional decisions show that submitting test scores can still offer significant advantages.
Mar 18, 2024
ACT-SAT Testing: Too Early for 10th Graders?
In short, it just depends! There are many students who would benefit from early testing which will help keep the str...
May 19, 2023
Who Should Take the July ACT?
While July isn't ideal for every student, many rising juniors and seniors may benefit from taking the July ACT.
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Feb 27, 2023
When Will My Student Get Their State ACT Results?
Learn how school day ACT testing result release differs from national test dates. Students who’ve taken the ACT before on their own have noticed these states’ results are slower than national test date results to arrive.
Feb 21, 2023
What you can expect with online ACT testing
The process of testing and applying to college is expensive, so I was excited when Ohio started offering a free ACT (or SAT) to all juniors. With my oldest graduating before this program was instituted in spring 2017, 2 of my 3 boys will have the opportunity to take advantage of it. During my second son’s junior year, his prep plan included LEAP’s strategies class before fall testing then tutoring 2 months before the winter free state ACT offered at his high school.
Jan 16, 2023
Tips for Getting ACT Extended Time & Other Accommodations
In July 2021, ACT streamlined the process for students wanting or needing testing accommodations which in our experi...
Dec 28, 2022
How a State ACT Differs from National Dates
State ACT testing works a bit different than national Saturday testing, so it’s no wonder families are confused!
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Dec 5, 2022
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.
Nov 28, 2022
The LEAP Scholarship Program
While we work hard to keep the cost of our premium ACT-SAT prep course affordable for the typical family, we know we are still out of reach for many. Our goal is to have one scholarship student in every group test prep course we run.
Nov 3, 2022
Dates for Ohio ACT/SAT Free Test
Ohio students are given the ACT or the SAT in the winter or spring of their junior year. Here are the Greater Cincinnati Test Dates for 2023 (Class of 2024)It is taken during the school day, during the week – not on a Saturday. This test counts as a REAL ACT or SAT to send to colleges too!