Prospective Student - Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I pay a fee each year for the Complete Program?
- When is the "right" time for me to start?
- How do I get started?
- What is the difference between the PSAT/SAT & ACT?
- How do you compare to your competitors?
- Can I make up classes that I miss? How?
- How big are your classes?
- Will I have homework?
- Who are your teachers and what are their qualifications?
- Do you help students with college admission counseling?
- Do you help students with college scholarships and financing?
- How much improvement can I expect to see?
- Can I repeat lessons?
- Do you have a guarantee?
No. A one-time fee includes all of the activities in our Complete Program until you graduate from high school. That means classes, workshops, practice tests and reviews, PSAT, SAT, ACT preparation...all for one price. The fee is discounted if you pay it all at once, but it can also be paid using an installment plan. For more information about payment options, please click here.
We want to prepare you for all of the college admissions tests you will be taking throughout your high school career. We are here for you until you reach your goals...plain and simple.
In general, it's never too early to start thinking about your future. Each of our students has a different goal in mind, so it is a great idea to contact us to discuss your needs. We'd be happy to schedule a free consultation to determine the best path for you.
- Decide which program you want to join (Complete Program, Duke TIP, Pre-SAT Enrichment, ISEE, Individual Tutoring)
- View the schedules for the program.
- Submit your registration form and payment.
- Attend an orientation and take a diagnostic test (Complete Program, Duke TIP, Pre-SAT Enrichment, ISEE)
- Go to your first class!
| PSAT | SAT | ACT | |
| Content | Critical thinking, vocabulary-driven | Critical thinking, vocabulary-driven | Curriculum based, includes Science section |
| Highest Level of Math | Geometry | Algebra II | Trigonometry |
| Guessing Penalty | Yes | Yes | No |
| Writing Section | Multiple Choice | Multiple Choice & Essay | Grammar based English section & optional essay section (Register for the ESSAY!) |
| Length | 130 minutes plus breaks | 225 minutes plus breaks | 205 minutes plus breaks |
We believe our program exceeds that of all other test preparation programs because we
- make a commitment to our students for the duration of their high school career for one price
- provide ongoing instructor-led practice activities
- offer direction and counseling to help you maximize your potential
All make-up lessons are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Our class size is limited to 12 students per class.
- Contact our office to verify which class you actually missed.
- Get a list of days and times for which make-up lessons are available.
- Always call KDCP the day before to make sure the class schedule has not changed.
- Come at least 15 minutes early for your make-up class.
- Check in at Command Central as soon as you arrive.
- Wait for KDCP staff in Command Central to call your name and tell you which room to go to.
We never have more than 12 students on a class roster. The majority of our PSAT/SAT* classes are between 6 and 12 students.
Yes. Each lesson includes 30-45 minutes of homework for additional practice.
Instead of giving you heaps of homework, we want you to attend workshops and take practice tests so a teacher can address your specific needs. This instruction and feedback is critical for a significant score improvement.
Our instructors are degreed teaching professionals who perform at the highest levels on the SAT. They include career teachers at area high schools, business professionals with a teaching background, and some full-time KD instructors. Instructors go through extensive training in order to effectively deliver our curriculum to students of all levels.
We offer direction and recommendations about the basics of college selection and admissions as a part of orientations and planning seminars. For those who need in-depth college selection, admissions, or scholarship counseling help, we can provide recommendations for experienced professionals.
No, but we can recommend ethical, seasoned professionals to help you.
Your reward is directly related to the effort you make. Every student has different starting points in knowledge, learning styles, commitment levels, and extracurricular distractions. Students who commit to our Complete Program and follow our recommendations can expect to see between 150 and 500 points of improvement.
Yes. If you begin our Complete Program prior to the 11th grade, you will participate in revised and updated curriculum once in each grade level through the 11th grade.
If you have not received the scores you need after taking the national tests in 11th grade, please contact us so we can schedule an evaluation for you. Based on your scores, activity, and goals, we will design a plan for you leading up to the 12th grade.
Yes, and our guarantee is the best in the industry. Students participating in our high school level Complete Program may stay with us and continue to prepare under our direction at no additional charge until they graduate from high school. It's not a guarantee based on our standards...it's all about your goals.