JLV College CounselingHow Scholarship Judges Choose Winners
A common question I get from students and parents is how to win a scholarship. I have provided many tips that can get students noticed, but unfortunately not every qualified student can win every scholarship they have sent their application. I have served on quite a few scholarship committees and I’ll share what the review and decision process can look like behind the scenes. While all scholarships decision-making will be a little different, many of the steps will be similar for a lot of scholarships you will consider sending your application. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – September 22, 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.
Mental Health Fields You Might Consider Studying in College
When it comes to choosing which degree to enroll in at college, it can be tough making the decision. You haven’t worked in the field, so you don’t truly understand what’s involved in each career path. That’s where research comes in handy.
If you’re interested in getting into health care, you’ll find that many specialties within this industry are growing well and worth investigating further. The health care industry is big and booming. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, of the 20 fastest-growing occupations in the United States, many of the professions on the list are health care–related ones.
If mental health careers have been on your radar, it’s time to find out some of the fields likely to have excellent career prospects over the coming years. Read on for the lowdown on some specialties you might want to study at college soon. Read More
5 Time Management Tips for Balancing College with a Part-Time Job
Most college grads will tell you that their college years were some of the best years of their lives.
But while you’re in the thick of it, it can be overwhelming.
You have to balance class, homework, and study sessions. You have to have fun by making friends and letting off steam at parties. It’s also important to partake in an internship or two. And if you’re doing all of those things, you’ll definitely need to make time for naps.
So how are you supposed to find time for a part-time job on top of everything else? Time management is an issue that many college students struggle with, but it’s a valuable skill to learn.
Keep reading for our top 5 time management tips to help you balance your college career and handle a part-time job. Read More
5 Top Tips to Get Enough Quality Sleep While in College
Perhaps you’re a brand-new freshman or just about to start college, looking forward to your own legendary tertiary years of endless parties and evenings spent studying with classmates for upcoming tests. Or maybe you’ve already been studying for years and wish you could escape the vicious cycle of staying up late to complete urgent assignments, feeling tired in lectures the next day, and spending further frantic all-nighters trying to catch up later in the week.
Although studying is a very important investment of your time, you can certainly gain skills and knowledge in your chosen field without sacrificing precious sleep! Try the following tips to get enough quality sleep while you’re in college: Read More
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