11th Grade APPLY NOW!™ Advantage Program
NOTE: The APPLY NOW! Advantage Program cohort for the class of 2026 is full. Please contact a KD advisor for more college counseling options such as the APPLY NOW! Essay Boot Camp or One-on-One College Counseling Sessions.
The APPLY NOW! Advantage Program, KD’s comprehensive and best-value college counseling solution, is all about finding a student’s best college fit. This program offers students and their families expert navigation through the entire college application process at an affordable price.
Beginning in the fall of 11th grade and continuing through the spring of 12th grade, students attend a comprehensive sequence of 14 lessons. These sessions cover essential pieces of the application process, including exploring majors and careers, building a college list, paying for college, and more. (See a list of program lessons below.)
The Advantage Program also includes the Aptitude Assessment, the APPLY NOW! Essay Boot Camp, and two One-on-One College Counseling Sessions.
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.
Advantage program sessions 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.
14 Lessons (2 hours each)
- “Understanding the College Admissions Process” (students & parents)
- “Exploring Majors and Careers” (students, with parents optional)
- “Paying for College” (students & parents)
- “Finding Your Perfect College Fit” (students & parents)
- “Requesting Letters of Recommendation” (students)
- Finalizing Your College List (students and parents)
- Essay Boot Camp Day 1 (students)
- Essay Boot Camp Day 2 (students)
- Essay Boot Camp Day 3 (students)
- “Creating a Resume and Activity List” (students)
- “Completing Applications and Exploring Housing Options” (students and parents)
- “Preparing for Interviews” (students)
- “Completing the FAFSA and CSS Profile” (students & parents)
- “Comparing Financial Aid Packages and Making Your Final Decision” (students and parents)
See descriptions of the 11th grade Advantage classes here.
APPLY NOW!™ Essay Boot Camp
Two 1:1 College Counseling Sessions
- The Advantage program features additional individualized support with our college counseling experts. These customized hourly sessions are tailored to the student’s need and questions about specific parts of the admissions process. 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 of $375, normally priced at $450/hour.
Guided Work Sessions
- Some 11th Grade Advantage Lessons (Letters of Recommendation, Essay Brainstorming, Personal Statement, Supplemental Essays, Resume, Activity List, and Common Application) feature structured and supervised work times, in which students will work on and produce items such as a resume or personal statement.
- Each of these work sessions can be attended multiple times, providing students with additional opportunities for individualized feedback from members of the college counseling team.
- Please Note: Some of the items produced in the guided work sessions will need more work or editing before being submitted as part of an application process.
Aptitude Assessment
The Aptitude Assessment can be used as a tool for exploring potential college majors and career pathways. Short, game-like tests measure a student’s natural abilities and provide insights into strengths, interpersonal style, interests, best-fit majors, career matches, and more. After completing the assessment, students meet one-on-one with a member of the college counseling team to review the results and discuss next steps.
“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
- Pay in installments: $899 down plus two monthly payments of $770
- Total cost: $2,439
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 OPTIONS
APPLY NOW! Advantage™
Program for 11th Grade (Class of 2027) 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 2027) Test Prep & College Counseling-
Everything included in the 11th Grade Complete Program
-
Everything included in the APPLY NOW! Advantage Program
LET’S TALK COLLEGE COUNSELING
Reach out to schedule your free consultation today.
