JLV College CounselingHow to Choose (and Stick With) a College Major
Deciding on a college major can get stressful.
Most of the time, you’re only a teenager and you’re expected to choose a career path that affects the rest of your life. Deciding on a major that’s a good fit for you is an important decision to make even at a young age.
Choosing a major can either open up a lot of possibilities and success or create a road of hardship and disappointment.
However, if you do your research, consider your interests, and factor in your passions, you’ll be just fine. Read More
Sleep Recommendations For Good Academic Performance
Whether you’re studying for a masters degree, or a high school student trying to pass exams, you know sleep deprivation is bad news. You may think cramming at all hours of the night or pulling an all-nighter for a tough project is helpful, but it’s actually seriously impacting your studies in a negative way. Lack of sleep has such a profound effect, the American Academy of Pediatrics has actually begun advocating for schooldays that start at 8:30 a.m. or even later. The increase of early mornings, coupled with the increasing hours of homework is causing serious sleep deficiencies in students of all ages. Read More
4 Lessons to Teach Your Daughter Before She Leaves for College
The time has come for your daughter to leave the nest and head off to college.
She might feel ready but you never will.
Conversely, she does not understand what she is in for, but you do. So why not use what life has taught you to prepare your child for her collegiate years and beyond?
As a parent, you always want to protect her, but deep down you know you can’t, particularly if your teen will head to college far from home.
Which is exactly why it is so hard to let her go.
Here are 4 best things you can teach your daughter before she becomes a college freshman. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – December 8, 2018
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.
Must Follow Money Management Tips for College Students
Most college students know nothing about money, which could affect them greatly in the long run. Everyone should learn the art of money management and this includes college students. Money management could be overwhelming, and maintaining proper management might be even more difficult when you are a college student. However, it is not impossible. Read More
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