Testing
Sep 10, 2020
LEAP Lens Data Drives Results
The LEAP Lens report is a detailed report with cumulative data on student strengths, weaknesses, and targeted opportunities for improvement for ACT and SAT testing. Watch our introduction to the power of the Lens.
Aug 13, 2020
Catholic High School Admission Process
Thank you to our friends in the admissions office of Saint Ursula Academy for this excellent overview!
We are very fortunate to live in a region like Cincinnati that offers a myriad of options to consider when it comes to your child’s secondary education! Families have choices between public, private, co-ed, and single gendered schools, just to name a few. With the many options offered, it’s no wonder families can feel overwhelmed and miss important dates and deadlines.
Aug 3, 2020
Questions to Ask When Choosing Test Prep
Discerning the best-fit test prep program for your child can feel like just another daunting task in the college-bound journey. There is no one size that fits all. To help guide families through making an educated decision, LEAP has formulated crucial questions to ask along with how we answer those questions.
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.
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 ...