Tag / Writing
Simple Steps to Common App Roll Over
For students who took advantage of Common App Roll Over & got an early start on college applications, there are a few simple steps to move into the current year. We also…
College’s Supplemental Essay
At many universities that are highly selective, the GPA and test scores of the vast majority of the applicants are so high at the top of the scale it’s outlying submissions, like…
What’s the “Write” Option?
There’s a rapid movement on the part of colleges, even Ivies, dropping the optional writing portion of the ACT and SAT. Students who don’t like to write are often looking for outs…
Steps to Completing Colleges Applications
At LEAP we believe there is NO REASON to not be mostly finished with the application process before school starts for senior year. By following our proven timeline, students will beat all…
Is a College Essay Coach a Good Idea?
It depends. Ask yourself these questions to determine if your Personal Statement could use some expert guidance. 1. Can you find your voice, your story, on your own? Short of the…
Unfortunate ACT Changes Coming
LEAP confirmed with ACT of two upcoming changes coming in September 2018. We feel both of these changes are at the expenses of students. For students granted 150% extended time, they will…
Common App & Coalition Essay Prompts, Class of 2019
Ask a senior or recent college graduate what the most challenging piece of the application cycle is. Number one answer, hands down, is the essay. By starting in advance of applications opening,…
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 head of what they’ve done and what they’ve won. However, there are…
Should YOU Be Taking the December ACT? Maybe!
All Ohio juniors will take the ACT or SAT in February or March 2018; most likely it will be the ACT since approximately 95% of Ohio schools chose the ACT over the…
Who’s Assisting with Your College App Essay?
Why should a student engage in an Independent Educational Consultant as a writing coach for college essays? The answer can be found in my response to a student posing a similar question…