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Apr 5, 2021
ACT 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...
Mar 29, 2021
More Than Okay
Great perspective for any senior receiving a college rejection letter or juniors considering where to apply August 1....
Mar 19, 2021
Will your AP Score Earn College Credit?
Individual colleges, not the College Board, set the policies on awarding credit for AP exams.
Advanced Placement (AP...
Mar 15, 2021
5 Steps for 10th Graders to Launch the College Search
While the junior year is known as the most challenging academically and the crucial year for the college-bound journey, it is wise to jump-start the process in the spring of 10th grade. Families are often surprised to learn or be reminded, that by the completion of the first semester sophomore year the GPA for college application has reached the halfway point.
Mar 5, 2021
What College Essays Teach About the College Search
For decades, the LEAP team has guided thousands through the college application process which includes writing essays...
Feb 22, 2021
Where are My State ACT Scores?
All Ohio juniors take either the ACT or SAT at their high school in late winter just as many in other states also do. The majority of Ohio schools opted for the ACT in a pencil to paper format given on February 25th or March 10th in 2020; those taking the SAT or testing online have different 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 17, 2021
Common App Essay Prompts, Class of 2022
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 for the class of 2022 were announced in February. The Common App prompts for the 2021-22 have a slight change over the previous three years that had consistent topics. We have one retired prompt and a new one.
Feb 16, 2021
Colleges Where You Send ALL Test Scores
ACT & SAT scores are private information not released to colleges without student consent much like your doctor o...
Feb 9, 2021
High School Course Selection Advice
It's course selection season! So many choice, but a limited number of periods to fit them in each day. Then the press...
Feb 2, 2021
Identifying Students' Future Careers
While serving our families, we recognized a key missing piece to the coaching of the college bound journey: college m...
Jan 19, 2021
Breaking SAT News
Let's keep it simple to quickly release the big news! We aren't at all surprised by any of these announcements of changes to the SAT.
Jan 14, 2021
Tips for College Fairs and Visits: In-Person and Virtual
One of the silver linings of Covid is colleges are on their A game when it comes to providing high value virtual visits and college fairs. This saves families time and money from getting on campus. Virtual really is the way to start.