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Jan 10, 2017
How to Become What Colleges Want: Trends in College Admissions
Making sense of the latest data from those that make the decisions about your future.
Arming yourself with knowledge...
Sep 6, 2016
Before You File For Financial Aid
October 1, is the FAFSA roll-out date. This application is required to utilize federal financial aid for which you o...
Jul 13, 2016
4 Reasons to NOT Apply Early Decision
October 15 or November 1st are common Early Decision (ED) deadlines at many schools. You’ve heard applying Early Dec...
May 26, 2016
Tips for Getting ACT Extended Time
You’ve never finished a PSAT or Pre-ACT test within the allotted time. Performing your best on the ACT or SAT is a d...
Dec 9, 2015
The $75,000 Fifth Year of College
In Brian’s junior year of high school, he was determined to become a petroleum engineer, the highest-paid field of en...
Oct 12, 2015
The Two (or more!) Week Rule
This time of year many seniors are feeling behind on applications. As we step in to assist, there’s the reminder of ...
Aug 17, 2015
5 Questions to Ask Before You Apply
You’ve hit submit. Now you anxiously await the decision. When will it come? How is your application and accompanying ...
Jun 2, 2015
7 Tips if You are Thinking Naval Academy
Drews Mitchell, LEAP Counselor, had the privilege of attending the Center of Influence Conference at the US Naval Ac...
Dec 20, 2014
7 Life Events Dramatically Impacting Your College Costs
Many families fail to realize strategically planning now can save thousands on the cost of college instead of waiting...
Oct 8, 2014
5 Tips to Follow Before You Hit “Submit”
Working with college-bound high school students since 1991 I know it’s not the flawless applications that standout; i...
May 22, 2014
Summer To-Do for Rising Juniors
Sophomore year is coming to a close. Students are thinking they are “half-way through” high school. While that may be...
May 22, 2014
Rising Senior Summer – Be Prepared for Fall Apps
For many of you, it’s hard to believe just months from now as senior year is starting you’ll need to be ready to appl...