JLV College CounselingThe College Craft: How to Finish the Last Lap in Style
For many people, college is the best time of their lives, and for good reason. Your college years should be filled with exploration, learning, finding yourself and having a great time.
If you’re about to become a senior in college, you probably have mixed feelings. On the one hand, you probably can’t wait to be done with school. On the other hand, you want to enjoy every single moment before it’s all over. It’s essential to make your final days as a senior count.
During your last year, it’ll likely be challenging to stay focused. But your grades shouldn’t fall by the wayside just because you’ve almost reached the end. While focusing on your academics and enjoying your final days in college, you should also be thinking about life after college. To make the best of your final year in college, and to prepare for the future, here are some tips we recommend to finish your “last lap” in style: Read More
5 Features of a Great Entry-Level Resume
One of the biggest challenges for young graduates is to get the first job after college. The next challenge is to move up in rank. This is an awkward stage when you have the experience of an entry level, but still at an early stage of your career.
Your career ladder depends on your resume and work experience.
Here are five features of a great entry level resume. Read More
March 2019 Scholarships
Attending college can be quite expensive for students and their families. Luckily, there are many college scholarships and contests available to help pay for a college education. Students should seek out and apply for scholarships in which they meet the eligibility requirements. Below are a handful of scholarships with March 2019 due dates. Check out the full list of March Scholarships – there are currently over 300 scholarships on the list! More scholarships will be added as they become available.
Only brief information about each scholarship is listed. Therefore, students are encouraged to visit the scholarship websites to get further details about eligibility and requirements. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – January 12, 2019
The deadlines for the scholarships that were on this list have passed. To see scholarships that are still accepting applications, visit more recent Scholarship Saturday posts.
How Sleep Impacts Your Success in College
Academic performance hinges on quality sleep. It is a scientifically recognized fact that there are several significant factors which contribute to insufficient rest of young students. One of these factors is definitely sleep delay which is a common occurrence in adolescence. However, and many a student would clamor in approval of this statement, classes that start too early are adding to the problem as well. A night of solid sleep can decide how a student walks that fine line between grades and it impact their success in college overall. Read More
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