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The moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here: you’re applying to college. Now you may be wondering what the next steps are in the college application process. There are many factors to consider: Where do you want to go? What do you want to study? Are your grades good enough to get into a
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It’s no mystery that some families struggle to afford the cost of a college education. For this reason, the U.S. government and many colleges provide financial aid and need-based scholarships to students who demonstrate financial need. Each year, the FAFSA® allows families to apply and see if they qualify for scholarships, grants, and special low-interest
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The PSAT test may not be used for college admissions, but that doesn’t mean it’s not an important part of the college prep process. A good study plan for the PSAT test can help you earn scholarships and prepare you for the SAT® test. In this guide, we’ll go over why you should take the
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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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Bailey is a former KD student who now attends Harvard University. She is a member of our Perfect Score Hall of Fame, earning a perfect 36 on the ACT® test back in high school. She studies economics and hopes to pursue a career in investment banking after graduation. When Bailey’s not hitting the books, she
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While in high school, you make a lot of decisions that impact your future college career. It’s no different when it comes to AP® classes. You have to decide whether to take advanced courses offered by your school and then whether to sit for AP exams. You may have wondered, “Should I take AP classes?”
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We all know that colleges care about your GPA and how you perform in your classes. After all, higher education is focused on academic performance. However, it’s important to know that colleges want students who go beyond simply making good grades. At this point, you might be asking, “What do colleges look for besides grades?”
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Summer is an excellent time for brains to shift gears but not come to a grinding halt. During the summer, there’s some breathing room away from the everyday pressures of high school that gives students the chance to exercise their creativity and continue to challenge their minds through the summer months. A summer bucket list
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The early decision letters started to arrive in December 2021. Anvita kept an eye on her Common App® notifications, and she knew that Rice’s decisions would arrive at 5 p.m. She spent the day pacing the house, trying to decide how to handle opening the letter. Her family was there, and they were just as
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The last weeks of May (and the first weeks of June) are always full of excitement. These weeks not only mark the end of the school year, but also the beginning of another special rite of passage—graduation season. You can actually mark the time by the stadium lights around the area—not for Friday night football
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