APPLY NOW!™ Advantage Program Class of 2027 Special Offer
NOTE: This is a special offer for Class of 2027 current KD students only. Offer ends 12/18/25.
The APPLY NOW! Advantage Program, KD’s comprehensive and best-value college counseling solution, is all about finding a student’s best college fit. Our college counseling team guides Advantage students and their families through the entire college application process.
In the fall of 11th grade 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 the 11th grade Advantage lessons below.)
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 the Aptitude Assessment, the APPLY NOW! Essay Boot Camp, and two One-on-One College Counseling Sessions. Advantage program sessions 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.
14 Lessons (2 hours each)
- “Understanding the College Admissions Process” (students and parents)
- “Exploring Majors and Careers” (students and parents)
- “Paying for College” (students and parents)
- “Finding Your Perfect College Fit” (students and 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 and parents)
- “Comparing Financial Aid Packages and Making Your Final Decision” (students and parents)
See descriptions of the Advantage classes here.
APPLY NOW!™ Essay Boot Camp
Held in the summer and early fall, boot camps are fast-paced (3 days, 2 hours/day) small-group sessions for 12th graders to begin developing a personal statement for college admissions.
- Boot Camp Day 1- students work with our college essay experts to select a topic and begin drafting
- Boot Camp Day 2- students focus on essay structure
- Boot Camp Day 3- students focus on editing skills, hear an introduction to supplemental essays, and continue to work on their personal statement
Each camp features 1:1 time with our essay experts for individualized feedback.
(Advantage students are able to choose their camp session dates before the schedule is available to the general public.)
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 needs 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$2,099 - Pay in installments: $899 down plus two monthly payments of
$770$620- Total cost:
$2,439$2,139
- 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 OPTIONS
APPLY NOW! Advantage
College Counseling for Current KD Class of 2027 Students-
(if paid in full)— Includes a nonrefundable $50 administrative fee
*An installment plan option is available at checkout. Offer ends December 18, 2025.
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