COVID-19 Updates
Last Updated: April 21, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Temporary Changes to KD College Prep Operations and Services KD College Prep was founded with the mission to help our client families achieve their goals for the future. We know you cannot achieve your goals and we cannot fulfill our mission without good health. It has become
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Why Should I Consider a Women’s College?
March is Women’s History Month, and it’s an important time to look back on and see how far we’ve come, especially in the realm of education. Over the last 100 years, the American woman’s experience has changed drastically. She obtained the right to vote. She entered the workforce. She went to law school and medical
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How Will Coronavirus (COVID-19) Impact College Visits and SAT®/ACT® Testing?
Last Updated: March 16, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. Will Coronavirus (COVID-19) affect SAT® and ACT® test dates? In response to concerns about the spread of COVID-19, the College Board® has canceled its May 2nd and June 6th tests and the makeup date for the March 14th test (which was scheduled for March 28). As soon
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Financial Resources and Tips for Future First-Generation College Students
College is not always a “normal” next step in life for everyone applying. In fact, one fifth of matriculating college students in 2015 had parents who did not receive a four-year degree. These individuals are sometimes called first generation college students (FGCS). For you, maybe growing up didn’t involve “When I was in college…” stories
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8 Places to Check out on Your Texas A&M Visit
With a robust student culture, rich history, and countless academic degrees, Aggieland has a lot to offer. To find out if it’s the perfect fit, schedule a college visit. While an Instagram feed or college website is helpful during the research phase, you probably won’t get the full picture until your visit. A trip to
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How to Plan Your College Visit
Spring Break means many different things for families. Some families visit the beach or mountains, check out local attractions, or catch up on much-needed sleep. If your family includes a high school student, there’s a good chance you’re about to plan a college visit. Visiting colleges is undoubtedly one of the best parts of the
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How to Interpret Your ACT® Score Report
You’ve taken the ACT® test, but now you’re anxious to find out how you did. Once your score report arrives, it’s important to understand the numbers used to evaluate your performance. Your official ACT score report shows how you performed on each component of the test. You will see your overall score, in addition to
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Scholarship Guide for 2020-2021
With college tuition rising yearly at a rate far greater than that of annual household income, many high school students have found that paying for college seems impossible. Luckily, though, there are scholarships out there to help you meet your financial needs! Use our scholarship guide to maximize your chances of receiving a scholarship. 3
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15 Places to Check out on Your Baylor University Visit
If Baylor University in Waco, Texas, is on your college list, you should consider setting up a campus visit. I am a Baylor alum, class of 2012. When searching for colleges, I was won over by the beautiful surrounding and positive atmosphere of Bear country. Schedule Your Baylor University Campus Visit Plan ahead by registering
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15 Places to Check out on Your UT-Austin Visit
So you’re thinking about becoming a Longhorn? A campus visit should be your next step. For advice on things to do on a University of Texas at Austin (UT-Austin) campus visit, we turned to the President of KD College Prep, David Dillard, UT ‘78, and Thomas Dang, current freshman at UT and former KD student.
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