40 Weird & Wonderful Scholarships for Unique Students
When it comes to funding your college education, it may pay to think outside the box. There are so many unique—and downright weird—scholarship opportunities out there, which means you may find help paying for college in some unexpected places. If you’re in search of unique scholarships that might help you achieve your educational goals, you’ve
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Time Management: 15 Tips for Middle and High School Students
Every single person on this planet has the same 24 hours to work with in each day. Time management is all about choice; in other words, it refers to how you plan and use your time. Smart time management involves using your time wisely and coordinating your tasks so that you can complete those tasks
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Test Anxiety Tips: How to Overcome Your Testing Fears
It’s perfectly normal to get a few butterflies in your stomach before an important test, like on SAT® and ACT® test day. Some students, however, may experience more severe test anxiety consistently before every exam. Severe test anxiety isn’t healthy for your mental wellness, and it can actually negatively affect your performance on the exam.
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College Counseling Team Shares Takeaways From 2024 NACAC Conference
On Sept. 26-28, the college counseling team at KD College Prep (KD) attended the annual NACAC Conference in Los Angeles, gaining valuable insight into the ever-changing college admissions landscape. Chief of College Counseling Services Ashley McCarrick and Vice President of College Counseling Services Idris Jatoi represented KD at the three-day event hosted by the National
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20 Spooky and Bizarre College Classes
One of the great things about college is the freedom to choose your own college classes—within limits, of course. You still must meet your core and major requirements. In college, you’ll find all the courses you’d normally expect, like calculus and biology, but you’re also likely to encounter some fun classes, plus a few just
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Middle School Guide: How to Prepare for High School (and College)
Middle school has a reputation for being a tough time in a student’s life. Yes, it’s a transitional period (both academically and in terms of lifespan development). And yes, there will be lots of new things to get accustomed to. However, the middle school years are also bursting with opportunity. It’s your chance to get
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Sports Majors in College: 26 Degrees to Consider
Sports can have a significant presence in an avid fan’s life. If you love playing and watching sports, you might be thinking about enrolling in one of the sports majors in college with an eye toward a career in this growing industry. Whether you fantasize about standing on the rubber in an MLB stadium in
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College Application Deadlines: Fall 2025 Freshman Admission
After you’ve narrowed down your list of schools and know which ones you want to apply to, you’ll need to make a note of their college application deadlines. It’s always best to get your applications done well in advance. This allows you plenty of time to double-check everything and ensure that your essays are the
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Back to School 2024: Tips for Students
It’s that time of year again—time to start off another school year! While a new outfit or set of school supplies can definitely help get you off to a good start, so can a fresh perspective. That’s why our team came up with these 15 back to school tips to help you make this your
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ACT® Test Changes: What to Expect in 2025
On July 15, 2024, ACT® CEO Janet Godwin released an announcement detailing major test changes coming in Spring 2025. The test “enhancements” will result in a much shorter test and more flexibility for students. Current high school students have already experienced major changes to college admissions testing. Earlier this year, students took the newly revamped
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