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Dec 18, 2025
Deferred, Not Denied: What Parents of Seniors Need to Know About Letters of Continued Interest (LOCI)
If your student applied Early Action or Early Decision and received a college deferral, take a deep breath. A deferral is not a rejection—it’s an opportunity. Colleges use deferrals to keep strong applicants in the pool while they review the rest of the applicant group. How your student responds now can make a real difference.
Dec 10, 2025
How Many Times Should Your Student Take the SAT or ACT?
Standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT remain an important part of the college admissions process, even as more schools adopt test-optional policies. They provide a standard benchmark for admissions teams and can be especially valuable for merit scholarships or selective programs. But one of the most important questions parents face is: “How many times should my student take the SAT or ACT?”
Dec 3, 2025
Why Many Students Perform Better on the ACT Paper Test
As families begin to plan for ACT or SAT testing this winter, one significant difference between the tests has become even more critical: Paper vs. Digital. While the SAT is only available in a digital, adaptive format, the ACT can be taken in either a paper or digital format. If you are taking the ACT as part of school-day testing, you may not have a choice. But when you test on a national weekend date, you can choose your ACT modality. If you are unsure what option to choose, Seeley Test Pros/LEAP has the answers!
Nov 15, 2025
PSAT Scores Are Out: What Should Juniors and Sophomores Do Next?
October PSAT scores have officially been released! Whether your student is a junior preparing for college applications or a sophomore starting their testing journey, now is the perfect time to create a smart, strategic plan for the SAT or ACT, as many colleges, such as
The Ohio State University, are returning to requiring test scores for admissions and scholarships.
Nov 3, 2025
How Many Times Should Your Student Take the SAT or ACT?
Junior year is the launchpad for college admissions testing — but when and how often your student takes the SAT or ACT can make all the difference. The right plan helps students perform their best without feeling overwhelmed.
Oct 25, 2025
Should Your Student Take the ACT Science Section?
The ACT has changed! And, one of its most notable changes was to make the Science section optional. The big question that keeps cropping up is Should my student register or take the Science section of the ACT now that it is optional?
Oct 14, 2025
Avoiding Answer Traps on Standardized Tests
Every student has experienced that sinking feeling: they thought they picked the right answer… but the test makers had other plans. That’s the power of an answer trap — and learning to spot them is a game-changer for success on tests like the ACT, SAT, PSAT, HSPT, and ISEE.
Oct 9, 2025
How to Launch Self Test Prep the Smart Way?
Whether your student is preparing for the HSPT, ISEE, SAT, or ACT, getting started early—with the right tools—can make all the difference. If your student is launching their prep now, there is a powerful, student-friendly self-prep platform: Propel, which provides math and grammar review and practice.
Sep 30, 2025
🎉 Big News! Seeley Test Pros Named as an ACT Affiliate Tutor Program 🎉
We’re thrilled to announce that Seeley Test Pros / LEAP has officially become an ACT Affiliate Tutor Program—a rare and prestigious recognition granted by the ACT itself! As an ACT Affiliate, this grants our students exclusive access to officially licensed ACT tests and practice questions for review and practice.
Sep 23, 2025
How to Request and Use Testing Accommodations for the SAT and ACT
If your student has a documented learning difference, ADHD, anxiety, medical condition, or a 504/IEP plan, they may be eligible for accommodations on the SAT or ACT. These supports can level the playing field and make a huge difference in their testing experience and scores.
Sep 14, 2025
Mastering the Desmos Calculator on the PSAT & SAT
As your student prepares for the digital PSAT or SAT, there's one powerful tool they’ll want to master: the Desmos graphing calculator. Unlike the old days of bringing a calculator from home, students now have access to an embedded, high-tech calculator right in the testing platform. But here's the catch—only those who know how to use it well will truly benefit.
Sep 3, 2025
Mastering Transition Questions on the PSAT, SAT, ACT, and HSPT
Interestingly, most standardized tests will assess your student's ability to recognize how to use transition words or phrases correctly in context. This requires several skills that many students struggle with. As your student prepares for tests like the PSAT, SAT, ACT, or the HSPT, it is important to prep for these important writing questions by learning the range of transitions that are used and how to identify which is the most relevant to the given passage.