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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7 Ways to Support Your High School Student
How do I motivate my teenager to do well in school? Sometimes, motivating a teenager can feel like a daunting task. High school brings new experiences, extracurriculars, and exciting opportunities that may cause motivation in the classroom to dwindle. While many students are naturally self-motivated, others may need an extra push in the right direction.
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5 Tips to Improve Your SAT® Test Score
You’ve taken the test the first time around and received your scores. But you were hoping for a higher number. If you, like many students, will be taking the SAT® test more than once, try these 5 tips to improve your SAT test score on the next test. 1. Set a Target Score The first
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High School Course Requirements for Ivy League Colleges
Many selective colleges, such as Ivy League schools, require that you take certain courses while in high school in order to prepare for college-level coursework. While choosing which courses you’ll take in high school, it is important to understand what courses your target colleges want you to take. These often include biology, physics, chemistry, and
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10 Effective Learning Techniques
When you need to learn new material, you can rely on the science of study to help you achieve the most effective results. Researchers have classified study techniques into classifications of highly, moderately, and slightly effective techniques. In this blog, we go over the 10 most effective learning techniques and categorize them in terms of
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In-Person vs. Online Test Prep
Students have busy lives, so finding the best test prep option is vital. One of the first choices you need to make is whether to prep in person or online. Your plate is already full, so adding to it will be a delicate balance. A recent survey indicates that students spend, on average, ten hours
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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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