ACT
May 12, 2020
Increase Grammar & Writing Skills
One of my favorite birthday cards was from my sister, Lora. A picture of two possible sisters on the front. MY sister asking me, “Where’s your birthday party at?” I reply, “Don’t end a sentence with a preposition.” I won’t spoil the slightly inappropriate inside lines, but it had me laughing.
Apr 8, 2020
What is Test Optional & Should You Submit Test Scores
Test optional has been around for a very long time, but is getting renewed attention in the wake of COVID-19 as some colleges have indicated a move to Test Optional for the class of 2021.
What is test optional? Test optional means allowing students to apply to a college with or without ACT/SAT scores; it’s left up to the student.
Mar 11, 2020
What to do when colleges cancel your visit due to Coronavirus
Is Coronavirus sabotaging your plans for spring break college visits? Don’t despair! Here are action tips on how to navigate the college selection and be application ready with this extra free time you’ve suddenly found.
Dec 31, 2019
ACT & SAT College Readiness Benchmarks
ACT and SAT College Readiness Benchmarks are meant as a guideline to indicate students likely to be successful in college as a freshman. That is they have the ability and if they put the work in they are likely to succeed.
Sep 25, 2019
Math on the ACT & SAT
Love it or hate it, math makes up ¼ of the ACT test and ½ of the SAT.
Students often attribute a less-than-stellar ...
May 27, 2019
Will ACT/SAT Super Scoring Help with College Admission?
As scores roll in, students ask IF they should retest. I wrote about this previously in our post Who Should take th...
Oct 19, 2018
4 College Planning Steps for Fall
Nothing is worse than stressed out teens and parents feeling like they have to nag. When families put off crucial du...
May 16, 2018
Your Guide to College
A journey with 4,000 possible destinations deserves a seasoned guide!
LEAP journeys with students through all pieces ...
Nov 30, 2017
How to Permanently Delete Poor ACT Scores
Despite students’ best effort and being well prepared, sometimes things are just “off” on test day resulting than les...
Oct 7, 2017
LEAP’s ACT-SAT Prep Essentials Approach
Will your ACT or SAT scores limit your college choices? Might college cost you thousands more than necessary?
Since 1999, LEAP’s proven approach to test prep has equipped thousands of students to maximize their ACT and SAT test scores to their full potential.
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 ...