Move beyond the brochure and write an essay that connects your story to their campus. Learn how to write a “Why This College?” essay that feels personal—not generic. Kingfisher Prep breaks down research, reflection, and writing techniques that show an authentic fit with your dream school.

This week we're bringing you a brand-new free resource: the Kingfisher Prep Parent Survival Guide! We compiled this 17-page guide using advice and feedback from our students, families, and coaches to give you more tools for navigating the college application process.

Navigating the college admissions process can be a challenging and anxiety-inducing experience for high school students and their families. As parents, the drive to support your child through this significant life transition can feel overwhelming, especially when grappling with college admissions anxiety. The pressure to succeed and secure a spot in a desired college often weighs heavily on students, making it crucial for parents to find effective ways to ease this pressure.

Navigating the college application process can be a challenging time for both students and parents, but creating a positive atmosphere...

Applying to college can feel like navigating a complex maze, but with the right strategies, students can turn chaos into clarity. As the Early Decision and Early Action deadlines loom, it's crucial for students to manage their time effectively and stay on top of their application requirements.

Many students fear writing about summer camp experiences in their college admissions personal statement because they fear it will sound...

Discover how Summer Jobs can be your secret weapon in college applications. Learn how Summer Jobs boost resumes and open doors to future opportunities.

A huge CON-GRADUATIONS to our amazing senior class this year. After an amazing trip to NYC to celebrate with our students and their families, we wanted to shout our amazing seniors all over the country who graduated from:...

Kingfisher Prep is Sponsoring Runners for RunDisney through Starlight Children's Foundation We have exciting news! Kingfisher Prep is...

What Should 10th and 11th Graders Do During the Summer? What should 10th (going into 11th) and 11th (going into 12th) graders do during...

Ah, the end of the school year: seniors are totally checked out, juniors are (momentarily) regretting their decision to take so many AP...

Discover Five Tips for Rescuing Bad Grades and help your student turn failing classes around. Learn how our step-by-step plan can make a difference.

Many high school students apply to summer programs, but when asked why  they’re applying, many of them tell us, “it will look good on my...

My students frequently ask me to look over the emails they’re sending to colleges or teachers, and thank God they do because many, MANY...

Earlier this week a student came in with a list of 40 schools he wanted to apply to. That’s a good way to start! But the Common App will...

Mr. Hogan taught me that reading wasn’t enough: I needed to internalize and take good notes. Mrs. Mac let me cry on her shoulder in the...

When I was a sophomore at Yale, my acting professor Toni Dorfman looked at the class over the top of her Hogwarts-level spectacles and...

Even the brightest kids go through periods of boredom and lack of motivation. Burnout is becoming more common, and it’s not the student’s...

I recently helped a high school sophomore with his application to   Cornell’s Precollege Studies program . As he wrote and I edited, I...

When I was in the fifth grade, I asked my cousin what colleges were the most difficult to get into. “Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and...