APPLY NOW!™ Advantage Program
NOTE: The APPLY NOW! Advantage Program cohort for the class of 2026 is still accepting students.
The APPLY NOW! Advantage Program, KD’s premier college counseling solution for 11th graders, is all about finding a student’s best college fit. Blending the personalized guidance of our popular APPLY NOW! Essay Boot Camp (which is included in the Advantage program) and the proven experience and support of our college counseling team, this program offers students and their families expert navigation through the entire college application process at an affordable price.
The APPLY NOW! Advantage Program begins with sixteen lessons, many of which parents are encouraged to attend. These small-group sessions cover essential topics such as building and finalizing a balanced college list, paying for college, writing admissions essays, understanding financial aid, completing applications, and so much more. (See a list of program lessons below.) Some of the lessons also include labs, which are scheduled and structured work times with live, individualized feedback from members of the college counseling team.
The Advantage program features additional individualized support with two One-on-One College Counseling Sessions. These sessions are conducted with a member of the college counseling team and focus on specific areas of the college admissions process based on the student’s priorities and areas of need. Many Advantage students use these 1:1 sessions for assistance with their college list or additional help with admissions essays, among other topics. APPLY NOW! Advantage students may also purchase additional One-on-One College Counseling Sessions at a reduced hourly rate. Advantage students will also be assigned a member of the college counseling team to serve as their accountability partner to help keep everyone on track.
The APPLY NOW! Advantage Program also includes an Aptitude Assessment, where students can find out “how their brain works in the real world”—determining strengths and interests that can help guide choices such as course selections, fields of study, career paths, and more.
The APPLY NOW! Advantage Program will take place via Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or a similar online collaboration platform. Schedule a free consultation to find out more.
PROGRAM INCLUDES:
Program Orientation
- Recommended for students and parents
- Families will see detailed descriptions of the classes, review the registration process for the sessions, go over the process for scheduling individual meetings, and review program expectations and how to get the very most out of the program.
- Students will also set up their profile in our college research and planning software and learn how to use the platform.
16 Lessons (2 hours each)
- “Understanding the College Admissions Process” (students & parents)
- “Exploring Majors and Careers” (students, with parents optional)
- “Paying for College” (students & parents)
- “Researching Colleges” (students & parents)
- “Finalizing Your College List” (students & parents)
- “Requesting Letters of Recommendation” (students)
- “Creating a Resume and Activity List” (students)
- “Completing Applications” (students)
- “Telling Your Story” (students)
- “Writing Your Personal Statement” (students)
- “Writing Supplemental Essays” (students)
- “Preparing for Interviews” (students)
- “Completing the FAFSA and CSS Profile” (students & parents)
- “Understanding Housing, Portals, and Other Details” (students & parents)
- “Comparing Financial Aid Packages” (students, with parents optional)
- “Making Your Final Decision” (students, with parents optional)
APPLY NOW!™ Essay Boot Camp
These small-group sessions (3 days, 2 hours/day) are offered in the summer and fall of each year. These events guide 12th grade students through the development of a college essay/personal statement, which can be used or adapted for college applications. Advantage students get the first-round pick on session dates.
Two One-On-One College Counseling Sessions
- Students will have two one-on-one, hour-long sessions with a member of the college counseling team. These individual sessions focus on a specific area of the admissions process based on the student’s priorities and/or areas of need.
- APPLY NOW! Advantage students may also purchase additional One-on-One College Counseling Sessions at a reduced hourly rate of $375, normally priced at $450/hour.
Interactive Labs
- Some Lessons (Letters of Recommendation, Resume, Activity List, Personal Statement, Supplemental Essays, and Common Application) also feature structured work times, in which students will work on and produce items such as a resume or personal statement. The labs, each of which can be attended multiple times, provide students with additional opportunities for individualized feedback from members of the college counseling team. (Please note that some of the items produced in labs will need more work or editing before being submitted as part of an application process.)
Aptitude Assessment
- An aptitude assessment helps students understand “how their brain works in the real world” by identifying strengths and interests through a series of activities. The resulting data and the one-on-one counseling session following the assessment can help guide important decisions such as course selections, college list, field of study choices, career opportunities, and more.
“Office Hours”
- During specific “office hours”, members of the college counseling team will be available via online collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or phone to answer questions or provide additional help.
Program Fees & Payment Options
What payment options are available?
- Pay in full:
$2,399$2,099 - Pay in installments:
$820$720 down plus two monthly payments of$820$720- Total cost:
$2,460$2,160
- Total cost:
You may choose to pay online during registration, over the phone, or in person at one of our campuses. Payment must be received before attending orientation or any activity.
A $50 nonrefundable administrative fee is included in the cost of all programs.
APPLY NOW! Advantage Program students may also purchase additional One-on-One College Counseling Sessions at a reduced hourly rate of $375/hour.
We accept cash, check or credit card (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and Discover).
Not sure if this program is right for you? Please call (469) 484-6060 and ask to speak with a member of our college counseling team. We’re happy to help!
Schedule your free consultation to get started.
PROGRAM FEES
$2,399
(if paid in full)—Includes a nonrefundable $50 administrative fee
Installment plan option available at registration.
PROGRAM OPTIONS
APPLY NOW! Advantage™
Program for 11th Grade (Class of 2026) College Counseling-
(if paid in full)— Includes a nonrefundable $50 administrative fee
An installment plan option is available at checkout.
College Prep Package
11th Grade (Class of 2026) Test Prep & College Counseling-
Everything included in the 11th Grade Complete Program
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Everything included in the APPLY NOW! Advantage Program
*Discount is applicable only on new APPLY NOW! Advantage Program registrations for Class of 2026 students who will begin their activities in the 11th grade. Cannot be combined with any other offer, promotion, or discount. Offer valid for paid registrations (paid in full or via installment plan) received between November 13, 2024 – January 29, 2025.
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