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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...
Mar 5, 2024
Common App Essay Prompts, Class of 2025
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.
Feb 20, 2024
Understanding ACT and SAT Superscoring: A Game-Changer in College Admissions
Since 1999, LEAP has had the privilege of guiding families through the maze of college admissions, deciphering test s...
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...
Jun 7, 2023
PSAT & National Merit Qualification Basics
Stephanie Meyer Twilight author, M. Night Shyamalan movie director, Jeffrey Bezos CEO of Amazon.com, John Roberts Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court, Bill Gates former Microsoft Chairman, Ben Bernanke Chairman of the US Federal Reserve have one thing in common. They were each National Merit Scholarship winners chosen from a pool of 15,000 National Merit Finalists. How did they get there?
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...
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.