Do AP® Classes Matter to Colleges?
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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What Do Colleges Look for Besides Grades?
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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Anvita’s Acceptance: The Road to Rice
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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College Decisions – Class of 2022
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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When Is the Best Time to Apply to College?
It’s almost summer, and that means many rising high school seniors will shift their thoughts toward applying to college. But when is the best time to apply to college? And how long will it take? We turned to our lead college counselor for advice on what to expect when applying to college this fall. Ashley
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12 Days of College Prep
Christmastime is the season for giving, so why not give your student the gift of being thoroughly prepared for college admissions tests and applications? KD College Prep is the gift that keeps on giving—until your student reaches their score goals or until they graduate from high school. Here’s a holiday-themed sneak peek into our programs
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College Admissions Glossary: Terms You Need to Know
If you’re new to college admissions in the U.S. or have never been through the process before, it can be tough to understand the definitions for all the different types of deadlines, application materials, financial aid options, or other common higher education terms. While you don’t need to create flashcards to keep up with the
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College Decisions – Class of 2021
Over the next few weeks, our Class of 2021 will graduate, marking the end to a strange and difficult senior year. Our seniors, like many others, have had to make sacrifices because of the pandemic. When the pandemic first hit, our hearts hurt for the things our students would miss. A cancelled school dance, performance,
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How to Get Strong Letters of Recommendation For College
An important yet confusing part of the college application process is requesting letters of recommendation. College requirements and high school processes vary, but it’s your responsibility to request letters of recommendation. Following these tips will help your letters showcase your strengths and potential. Why are letters of recommendation important for college admissions? Recommendation letters give
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2021 College Application Tips: Advice from a College Counselor
This was an unprecedented year in college admissions, as I discussed in last week’s blog. After working with hundreds of students and consulting with other admissions professionals, these are our top five college application tips for 2021. I’ll explain why these are the mistakes students are making—and how you can avoid duplicating them. 1. Students
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