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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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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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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How To Start Preparing For the SAT® / ACT® Tests In 9th Grade
It’s officially your first year as a high schooler! Now that you’re out of middle school, you’re probably taking some time to explore your options for school sports and other extracurriculars, not to mention forging new friendships along the way. It’s undoubtedly a busy time in your life, but don’t forget that you’ll also need
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Test Optional Explained: Do SAT®/ACT® Scores Still Help?
High school students preparing for college admissions should keep a close eye on the changing landscape of college admissions testing policies. The once clearly understood standard of “SAT® tests or ACT® tests required” was turned on its head during the COVID-19 shutdown. Colleges across the U.S. have adopted test optional admissions policies, meaning the tests
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How to Study for the SAT® Test: A 12-Step Guide
You’ve probably heard a lot about the SAT® test in the last few years. One test, graded out of 1600 points, that determines what college you’ll get into. One test that could determine the direction of the rest of your life. Sounds intimidating, right? But it doesn’t have to be. Although the college application process
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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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PSAT Score Range: Understanding Your Score Report
This week, students will start receiving their PSAT/NMSQT® test scores for the October 2021 test. While the PSAT test is similar to the SAT® test in many ways, you will notice that the PSAT test follows a different grading scale. For example, the PSAT score range has a maximum score of 1520, while SAT scores
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Should I Take Both the ACT® and SAT® Tests?
The college planning process can be stressful, and some families struggle with deciding which test to take. When it comes to college admissions testing in the U.S., there are two options: the ACT® test and the SAT® test. In most cases, students will submit scores from one of the tests alongside their college application. But
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Differences Between the ACT® and SAT® Tests
For someone new to the college admissions process, comparing the ACT® and SAT® tests can be like comparing apples to oranges. At a glance the two seem very similar, but once you break down the tests further, you’ll notice a few important differences. Both of these tests are widely accepted for scholarship consideration and college
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