JLV College CounselingJanuary 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 January 2019 due dates. Check out the full list of January Scholarships – there are currently over 100 scholarships on the list! More scholarships will be added as they become available. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – November 10, 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.
Gap Year Traveling: How to Use It Wisely
Embarking on Your Journey
You did it. School is over and now the next stage of your life begins. So, what do you do now that you’ve graduated and are ready to truly explore the options of the wide world? The usual answer is applying to colleges, doing your best to secure a scholarship, taking out some loans and so on.
Not you, or at least not just that. You’ve decided to embark on the very valid, very much desirable option that can increase your chances. Let’s take a look at all the ways you’re actually giving yourself a leg up on others and how to maximize that advantage. Read More
Is College Debt A Choice?!
Within the last century, college has transformed into a main resource for gaining utmost success. It is known to be the ticket to a decent salary, growth within a specific career and endless opportunities. Unfortunately, those benefits are often delayed after graduation when recent graduates realize how much debt they have accumulated during their time at college. According to College Choice, student loan debt has topped one trillion as of 2013. This has stirred the pot and has raised concerning questions for parents and students. If you choose to apply and get accepted into an expensive university, are you choosing to accumulate debt if you decide to attend? Read More
To Be or Not to Be? Finding the Perfect Career for You
Knowing what you want to do in life is tough. You may be just graduating from high school, part way through college or even working and wanting a change. It’s never too late to start a new path in life. If you’re stuck deciding on what job is right for you, try out these three suggestions to learn more about yourself, your goals and your ideal career match. Read More
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