Guidance to help families navigate college applications, scholarships, financial aid, and college planning.
A Note to Families
This site shares the same type of college-prep guidance covered in the Monday and Tuesday LEAP College Prep class, so families can stay on track at home. Below, you will find our step-by-step guides for both seniors and juniors — from building brag sheets and resumes to meeting review deadlines and continuing scholarship searches throughout the year.
College Prep Guides
Essential college-readiness tools with review dates for all seniors, including those not in LEAP.
Senior Class
Tara Omotosho, MSW•09/09/2026A strong brag sheet helps students prepare for recommendation letters, scholarships, resumes, and college applications. Learn what should be included and how LCS seniors can prepare theirs for review.
Senior ClassTara Omotosho, MSW•09/18/2026High school students have more resume experience than they often realize. Learn how to turn academics, leadership, service, work, and activities into a clear, professional student resume.
Early Planning
Early-start guidance so 11th graders can build activities, service, brag sheets, and resumes with time on their side.
Junior ClassTara Omotosho, MSW•09/09/2026Why junior year gives students time to build a stronger college profile. Learn how 11th graders can document accomplishments, leadership, and service early.
Junior ClassTara Omotosho, MSW•09/18/2026Learn how juniors can begin building a college resume that highlights academics, activities, leadership, service, awards, and skills while identifying areas to strengthen before senior year.
Resources
Quick guides organized by where your student is in the journey.
College applications, essays, recommendations, transcripts, and deadlines.
Learn moreEarly college planning, testing, activities, leadership, and scholarships.
Learn moreScholarship strategies, FAFSA, financial aid, and paying for college.
Learn moreOur Goal
Help students stay organized, meet important deadlines, submit strong college applications, and continue applying for scholarships throughout the school year.
