Essays
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.
Aug 2, 2021
College Application Supplemental Essay
At many universities that are highly selective, the GPA and test scores of the vast majority of the applicants are so...
Apr 19, 2021
Is a College Essay Coach a Good Idea?
1. Can you find your voice, your story, on your own? 2. Do you know how the personal statement differs from an essay you write for your English teacher? 3. Are you horrible at meeting deadlines and working ahead?
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.
Aug 1, 2020
5 Tips to an Outstanding College Application Essay
Learn, Brainstorm, Write, Revise & Polish. These are the steps in LEAP’s 5-step process to an essay that will make you stand out from the crowd of applicants vying for a spot at your dream school. Creating an optimal essay takes focus and time.
May 29, 2020
Application Roadmap: How to Beat the Deadlines
Follow LEAP’s step-by-step plan for stress-free, no parent nagging, college application completion.
-Get clarity on where to apply when you can’t visit colleges. -How to tackle the hardest part first…the essay. PLUS the *new* essay on COVID impact. -Learn which parts can (and should) be done prior to August 1st. -Determine which schools you can save money on application and ACT/SAT reporting fees.
Jul 13, 2019
3 Steps to Starting Your College Applications
There is no reason seniors can’t be a good 80% or so finished with college applications before the senior year even b...
Jul 10, 2019
Did You Write Your College App Essay In English?
“My English teacher at school helped me with my essay. I want a second set of eyes on it. What’s the difference in w...
Jan 20, 2018
4 Reasons to Write a Student Resume
A student resume is essentially the brag sheet for colleges you court. Most students keep an ongoing list in their he...
Jun 11, 2013
So You Didn’t Get a Summer Job
Whether you put off the job search too long or are a victim of the economy, there are still plenty of ways for colleg...