Complete College Visit Checklist
Choosing where to go to college is a major decision. You’ll need to decide not only which school suits your career goals and other interests, but also where you’ll feel comfortable living for four years (or longer if you attend grad school there). College visits are essential for the decision-making process. Visiting the schools on
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Advice From Dad: A Tutorial for Building Your Future
College is right around the corner, and many of our students cannot wait to be on their own. However, students often have mixed feelings about growing up and leaving home. It’s an exciting but scary transition. When it comes to big life decisions, many of us turn to Dad for advice, so we wrote this
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College Decisions – Class of 2023
Over the past few weeks, the weather has gotten warmer, the days have gotten longer, and another school year has come to a close. With summer comes joy, but also a hint of sadness as the Class of 2023 says goodbye to high school. While goodbyes are always hard for us, we could not be
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KD College Prep Releases New Digital Practice Test for the SAT® & PSAT Tests
KD College Prep recently announced the launch of a new digital practice test platform that will prepare students for the changes coming to the PSAT/NMSQT® and SAT® tests in fall of 2023 and early 2024. In January 2022, College Board announced that the SAT and PSAT tests would move to a digital format, starting with
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Sahith Wins Over Multiple Colleges
“I’m about the same as anyone else you’ll see in Coppell,” Sahith said. He then went on to talk about his participation in DECA, Model UN, NHS student council, the school paper, debate, and his volunteer work at the Perot Museum, the local library, and teen court. He also played soccer for nine years. Sahith’s
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A Letter From Mom: 15 Tips for a College-Bound Kid
You’re going off to college soon, and there’s still so much to learn. In celebration of Mother’s Day, we thought it’d be fun to write an advice column from the perspective of a mom. For current KD students, we hope this inspires you to ask your mom, grandmother, or someone who has been like a
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11th Grade Guide: Preparing for the SAT®/ACT® Tests
During your final two years of high school, you’re likely looking forward to heading off to college (at last!) and pursuing your dreams for the future. But first, you still need to clear some test-taking hurdles. 11th grade is the time when we typically recommend most high school students should finish taking the SAT® and
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Vida’s Victory: Cornell on the Horizon
When Vida was a baby, her parents always took her to the library with them for their study sessions. She remembers spending a lot of time at the library during her early years, and this planted the seed that sprouted her love of words, learning, and reading. These moments defined Vida’s childhood, and ultimately the
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10th Grade Guide: How to Prepare for the SAT®/ACT® Tests
You only have three years left before you head off to college! Now is the time when you’ll want to ramp up your test prep activities by following smart testing tips for 10th graders. Even if you took the PSAT 8/9 test last year, you’ll want to take additional practice tests this year, as well.
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Adya Dreams of Medical School
Adya has a purpose. She wants to change the medical industry, and she’s already making an impact. In ten years, Adya sees herself as a licensed physician working for the Department of Health and Human Services. She wants to work in regulation, ensuring that the healthcare industry strives for equality. “I want to be someone
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