Advanced Start Program: Building a Foundation for High School & College
One of the best gifts an academically gifted student can receive is the chance to fulfill his or her full intellectual potential. The material covered in high-level standardized tests is typically introduced in high school, but if a middle-school student demonstrates readiness, there’s no reason to wait. In fact, getting a head start on these
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9th-12th Grade Complete Program: Be ready for the upcoming year!
Tackling the trials and triumphs of high school, including preparing for college and the real world that comes after, is easier to handle when students know they have support. KD College Prep’s Complete Program consists of a multitude of lessons, seminars, and workshops designed to ensure that each and every student is prepared for the
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Test Prep Options – Choosing the Right Approach to Test Prep
There are different ways you can prep for your standardized tests. You can take a live-instruction course, online course, private tutoring, or self-study. Listed below are more details on different prep options. Live–Instruction Prep Courses/Classes There are a plethora of SAT® and ACT® prep live-instruction classes. Students can take these type of courses at school
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Top 4 Reasons to Finish Testing in 11th Grade
If you’re in 11th grade, you have a lot going on. That’s just a fact. And we totally get it. Not only are you probably ramping up your coursework including AP® classes, but you’re also more involved in your extracurricular activities, maybe have a part-time job, and are responsible for other commitments among your family
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PSAT & National Merit® Scholarship Qualifying Test Prep
What is the PSAT Test? The PSAT/NMSQT® test, commonly referred to as the PSAT, is much more than an early version of the SAT ® test. It is also the qualifying test for National Merit® Scholarship programs, hence the second part of its name. As such, the test can have a great deal of influence
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We show students how to apply themselves academically!
What is the best way to study? Anyone who has experienced the after effects of cramming, or has learned the difference between memorizing and comprehending subject matter, knows that poor grades aren’t necessarily due to a lack of effort. However, study habits have to be acquired before they can be nurtured. At KD College Prep,
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Choosing a Test Prep Program: Improved Test Scores & Expanded College Opportunities
High school students live in anticipation of standardized assessments such as the PSAT/NMSQT®, SAT®, and ACT® tests. Although test scores are not the only factor college admissions committees take into consideration, they can definitely help secure acceptance. Moreover, many scholarships and awards are based on college admissions test scores. Better test scores don’t guarantee college
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College Preparatory Curriculum – We’ve Served Over 60,000 Students
What qualifies as good performance on college admissions tests is changing. More teens than ever are applying to college, and that means more students are taking college admissions tests. Increased competition leads many students to look for ways to reach their full potential on these critical tests. Luckily, your young scholar has many excellent test-preparation
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Student Highlight: Thomas
“I think everything takes efficient preparation,” Thomas D. says as he explains how he balances school, work, and his social life. Thomas is a junior at Plano East Senior High School (PESH), an officer for the National Honor Society, and second chair for viola in the orchestra. Thomas joined KD as a freshman who was
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5 Ways to Prepare Your Child for Successful PSAT/NMSQT® Test Scores
If you’re like a lot of parents of high school students, you’re already looking toward the fall testing season and wondering what you can do to make your child’s life easier. You’re also thinking about college, starting to dream and plan, and wondering how this next season is going to affect your family’s decision-making (not
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