College Bound
Nov 1, 2022
Will Test Optional Increase Your Admission Chances?
What is ACT-SAT Test Optional?
Test Optional in college admissions is not a new movement, but it has certainly increa...
Nov 1, 2022
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...
Oct 18, 2022
Who Should Take the December ACT or SAT?
Juniors are ready to take the December ACT/SAT if they have completed algebra 1 as well as geometry or are finished with or at least half way through the last of those three courses which is generally algebra 2 in traditional math sequencing at high schools.
Oct 3, 2022
Why College Visits Should be Complete by May 1st
Think of the last place you were that felt deserted. Nearly empty stadium? An island accessible by boat? A college ca...
Oct 3, 2022
Tips for College Fairs and Visits: In-Person and Virtual
Steps to get the most out of your college visits and college fairs.
Oct 3, 2022
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...
Sep 28, 2022
Who Should Take the ACT or SAT Again?
ACT-SAT...Retest or Not?
If you were told you have a 57% chance of winning
the lottery tonight, would you purchase ...
Sep 20, 2022
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...
Aug 8, 2022
How 10th and 11th graders can make the most of the PSAT
For most it's a valuable practice run, but for the top 1% of juniors it may just open doors to generous scholarship d...
Jun 14, 2022
What the ACT CEO says is changing (and not!) on the ACT test
Over the weekend, I attended the National Test Prep Association’s annual conference in Atlanta where ACT’s CEO, Janet...
Feb 15, 2022
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.
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...