JLV College CounselingThings Not to Say During an Interview
Interviews are places where you have to watch your tongue every second. You don’t want to say too much, the wrong thing, or ramble on incessantly. Some topics should be totally off limits during an interview. Be sure to keep these things on your mind and off your tongue at your next interview. Read More
12 Steps For a Great College Admission Essay
The college admission essay can play a big role in the college admission process, especially if you are applying to selective institutions. When many impressive students are applying and only a small number of spots are available, the essay can be the thing that helps the student stand out. The essay can also encourage the admission committee to take a chance on a student they might not have admitted. No matter what colleges you are sending your application, the essay might play a big role in the decision process. Therefore, students should take their time crafting a great essay to submit with the rest of the college application. Below are 12 steps for a great college admission essay. Read More
4 Languages Every Business Major Should Consider Becoming Proficient At
The world might be mushrooming in terms of population, but globalization has brought people of all cultures closer together than ever before. If you are a business major, these are exciting times for you. The world is truly open for business, and you are about to enter in an effort to bridge gaps and increase profitability. You can expand your horizons and do business globally in ways never before thought possible, but you will need to be able to communicate with others in order to do so effectively. With that in mind, consider the following four languages that every business major should consider becoming proficient at. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – September 16, 2017
There are thousands of scholarships out there. Below you will find many scholarships, most with general eligibility requirements. My goal is to share some lesser-known scholarships with my readers every Saturday.
Don’t wait. Apply for these great scholarships today! And, if you missed the last Scholarship Saturday, check it out. There are scholarships there that are still open! You can also find scholarships on my other scholarship lists, such as scholarships with requirements based on your state, major, grade level, ethnicity, or religion. And, lastly, check out my list of scholarships with September, October and November due dates.
Only brief information about each scholarship is listed. Therefore, you are encouraged to visit the scholarship websites to get further details about eligibility and requirements.
Here are 44 scholarships for Saturday, September 16, 2017. Read More
Should I Consider Rankings When Choosing a College?
No matter where you are in the college admission process, you have heard that college rankings are out. If you’re applying to colleges right now, you’ve probably been inundated with emails from colleges boasting about their rankings. If you’re not on any college mailing lists yet, you’ve probably seen segments about rankings on your local news or posts on social media. While the rankings can be interesting, should rankings be something you consider when choosing colleges for your list? Read More
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