We Give Thanks
Now is the time of year that we spend reflecting on the things for which we’re thankful. At KD College Prep, we are grateful for many things, but above all, we are blessed to work with crazy-talented students and their families. Add in dedicated teachers and a company full of like-minded, caring, and talented directors
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Volunteer Opportunities for High School Students
Volunteering can change your life. Not just because it can help strengthen your college application but also because it can strengthen who you are as a person. No matter your age, you have something to give to others, like your time or your compassion. In this blog post, we’re going to talk about whether volunteering
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New Changes to the ACT® Test: Section Retakes, Superscoring, and More
On October 8, 2019, the ACT ® announced changes that will give students more test options and quicker results. “Students come first at ACT, and these groundbreaking new options will directly benefit them, providing more choices, an improved testing experience, and a better opportunity to showcase their readiness and reach their maximum potential,” said Suzana
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What Is a Good ACT® Score?
An outstanding performance on an admissions test could be the ticket to earning scholarships or admittance to your dream college. But what exactly makes a “good” ACT® score? Most students take the ACT test once or twice in the 11th grade (if not more often), and it’s best to have a score goal in mind before
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How Much Does College Really Cost?
The cost of college is more than just tuition. College is a huge financial commitment, more so today than ever before. (Try not to think about inflation because it’ll just hurt.) Learning to budget is a necessity, as many students will be responsible for their own finances for the first time. The cost of college
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Is the PSAT Test Important?
The PSAT/NMSQT® test is less than a month away, and it’s time to discuss why every college-bound 10th and 11th grader should consider taking the PSAT test. While the PSAT test is not required for your college applications, a good score could open the door to scholarships and help prepare you for the SAT® test.
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How to Improve Your ACT® Test Score
On the math section, you only get a minute per question. On the other sections of the ACT®, you get even less than that. (About 35 seconds for each English question, and about 50 seconds per question for the other two sections.) You’d think that having superhuman reading speed is the only way to improve
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Do I Need a College Counselor?
Do you need a laptop? Well, strictly, no, you don’t. You could use a desktop or a tablet. You could borrow one instead of owning it. It would sure make life easier if you had one, though, which is kind of what having a college counselor is like. There’s a big difference between need and
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How to Apply to the Right Colleges for You
Whether you’re applying to two colleges or twelve, you need to prioritize balance. We’ll tell you how to create a balanced college list that is likely to result in mostly acceptances. We also have some nontraditional advice about how to think about the college list, and it doesn’t include statistics. With a balanced college list,
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How to Create a College Resume
High school pulls you in several directions at once. Coursework. Sports. Music. Clubs. Volunteering. Jobs. Having to pin all of that down on one single sheet of paper can feel like an overwhelming task. You might even feel tempted to skip out on taking the trouble to put together a college resume, especially if one
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