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SAT Prep: Take out the fear factor, bring on success!
Spending $1000's on specialty SAT prep and investing months of effort in after-school tutoring have become the norm. Yet scores are flat.
leewayusa
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Scholarship Mega List | Part 1
Updated: October 15, 2021 There are lots of scholarships out there but finding them, scanning them for eligibility, and applying can...
leewayusa
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National Merit Money
Fortunately, there are still many good colleges that offer monetary awards for freshman applicants who are National Merit Candidates.
leewayusa
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Test Optional: Thanks Covid!
Colleges have now officially announced that yet again, they will determine who gets accepted into their programs without SAT or ACT!
leewayusa
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Honor Societies
High school honors can refer to honors courses in your school, but to college scholarship committees it refers to specific honors societies
Kathe Lee
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AP Scholars Award
This is an honor that is useful but only if it is done right! Every student knows about Advanced (AP) classes in high school. We've all...
leewayusa
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Building A Portfolio
If you have a creative side, be it art, film gaming, architecture, or other, then consider building a portfolio that might impress a...
leewayusa
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The SAT Mess: Last Minute Cancellations
Eight months into the pandemic, the College Board is still struggling to host SAT exams for students who need them for college admissions.
Kathe Lee
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RISING SENIOR CHECKLIST
Freshmen college applicant who want scholarships, need to do several key things on a very demanding timeline...
Kathe Lee
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College Admissions: Step by Step
You're halfway through your junior year and starting to realize that you've got a lot to get done and a short time to do it. Don't worry.
leewayusa
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SAT & ACT - When & How To Score Big!
At LeeWay Academy each student takes one baseline PSAT in October of 9th or 10th grade. If they miss those dates, then we wait and take
leewayusa
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Extracurricular Honors
College admission officers look for 3 things: Top 10% GPA, Top 20% SAT or ACT, and a Stellar Resume of Honors, Leadership, and Service!
Kathe Lee
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Home School Documents
Homeschoolers know that eventually they will need a transcript. Homeschoolers probably have some idea of what goes on that transcript....
leewayusa
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Co-ops! The Best Way To HomeSchool
Co-ops are a group of individuals who get together year after year to offer classes to families who want a customized school experience.
leewayusa
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Fundraising Ideas for Teens
If you are going to apply to college AND hope to get scholarships, then you will need a high school resume with some solid community...
Kathe Lee
2 min read
Home School Transcripts 101
Nothing influences your admission to a college more than your official transcript. It directly determine if a college offers admits you.
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