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Oct 11, 2023
Making Sense of the New Testing Landscape: A Guide for Schools
In September 2023, LEAP offered school counselors an opportunity to learn about upcoming changes to the ACT a...
Sep 20, 2023
Embracing the Change: Your Leap Guide to Online ACT Testing
In this update, LEAP's CEO, Lisa Marker-Robbins, and Client Relationship Manager, Tracy, delve into the new frontier ...
Sep 5, 2023
Who Should Take the October ACT or October/November SAT
There is an 8-month window when students should take their first ACT and/or SAT test. Hitting the ideal date will help students avoid overwhelm, nail the target ideal score they are capable of, and set them up to be finished with testing as early as possible to focus on other important aspects of the college bound journey.
Jun 20, 2023
Submitting ACT and SAT Scores on the Common App: A Step-By-Step Guide
As rising high school seniors start college applications, it's time to figure out if your student wants to share scor...
May 26, 2023
Who Should Take the August SAT or September ACT?
Believe it or not, it's already time to start thinking ahead to late summer and fall testing even though summer just ...
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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May 2, 2023
How ACT-SAT Stacked Testing Works
Learn about LEAP's ACT "Stacked Testing" strategy that saves time for your busy and overwhelmed teen.
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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...
Mar 13, 2023
Common App Essay Prompts, Class of 2024
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 7, 2023
Maximizing Your Teen's Testing Success: The Benefits of Stacked Testing for College-Bound Students
Stacked testing is an opportunity for students to take two back-to-back ACT or SAT test cycles. For example, a June or July test date. This testing strategy has several benefits for students.
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.