JLV College Counseling10 Useful Things to Know about Expected Family Contribution
When you start applying for financial aid to support your college studies, you’ll come across something that is puzzling for many families: the EFC. The abbreviation stands for Expected Family Contribution. It’s the part of the finances your family is expected to cover over one academic year and no financial aid program will pay for it.
But what does it mean, exactly, How do you calculate it? Are there any ways to reduce that part of the full cost so you can get more covered by financial aid? Read More
How Many Colleges Should I Really Apply To?
One of the most common questions students have during the college admission process is, “how many colleges should I apply to?” The number is really up to you. However, school counselors and college counselors typically recommend anywhere between five and eight colleges. A lot will go into your decision when it comes to determining how many colleges to apply to, but there are some things you should keep in mind as you are building your college list. Below are five things to consider as you are building your college list of the colleges that will receive your application. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – November 3, 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.
November 2018 DoSomething Scholarships
Do you like making a difference in your school or community? If you do, DoSomething has many campaigns to make a difference, and for participating, you will be entered to win a scholarship! Below are campaigns from DoSomething that are accepting entries in November. Read More
The Importance of Learning to Learn
Whether you’re just beginning your college journey, or you’re still in search for the perfect program for you, life is slowly becoming more complex and challenging. How much of your hard-earned education thus far have you put to use one way or another? Have you picked up some life-saving skills such as proper time management, self-discipline, or dealing with deadlines? Have you maintained your passion for certain subjects throughout the years you’ve spent in school, or has it dwindled due to pressure and dull lecture methods? Read More
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