A new school year is marked for high school seniors by the realization that college is months away. Soon, they will select a college and commit to a brand new environment. This choice can bring stress...
One of Kennedy's most prized statistics is its AP participation, which is among the highest in Iowa. More than 47% of Kennedy students took an AP exam in 2021, and 34% passed at least one, according to...
The ACT is a college admissions exam that measures high school academic content to determine a student’s readiness for college. Kennedy’s juniors took the ACT on March 29, 2022.
On Jan. 11, 2022...
For many high school seniors, deciding where to go to college can be a struggle in itself. Once a college is chosen, more stress can load onto students due to searching for a roommate and deciding where...
Graduating high school is a stepping stone in life, but what comes after? For many, college is the next big step, and a daunting one at that. There are hundreds of colleges across the nation, so how would...
As seniors approach their final day of high school, the only thing on their minds is what's coming next. For some it's following the footsteps of their family, whether that be enrolling in higher education,...
She got a 36 on her ACT, she’s seventh in her class out of 411 students as of last year, but she got rejected from Yale.
Senior Joyce Li’s first choice for college was Stanford University, but after...
During high school, there is always one thing looming over students' minds: the future.
To some, preparations are simple. For others, it can be very difficult.
"Planning for the future is obviously...
College is such a large part of a young person’s life, it’s hard not to be defined by it.
Sitting on my living room floor sorting through the countless mailers I received from colleges, I couldn’t...
Counselor Andy Jacobsen says the most help students need or questions they have are applying for scholarships and how to access that information. The application piece comes naturally, but scholarships...
Duke University has a three week long academic program called Duke Tip for students in grades four through 12. It is not pre-collegiate and students applying have to take the SAT or ACT to get in, it's...
College success, saving money, and saving time -- three goals lots of students want.
For students at Kennedy, Advanced Placement classes offer an opportunity to get a head start in college, but they're...
