JLV College CounselingWhat College Admission Option is Best for You?
You may be inundated with emails and regular mail from colleges inviting you to apply for admission. The college may also be trying to encourage you to apply early by waiving the application fee. There are multiple ways to apply to a college: early decision, early action, and regular decision. The different ways you can apply can be confusing for students. What do all of the options mean? And, are there advantages or disadvantages to choosing one option over another? How you apply to a college is up to you, but I hope to explain the options so you can make an educated decision on how you should apply to the colleges you are considering. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – September 15, 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.
You Can Do It: Why (and How) to Start a Business While in College
If there’s one thing that students always seem to be short of, it’s money. Taking up a part-time job can offset this somewhat, and a lucky few will be able to turn to their parents for a bit of extra cash. For most students, however, a lack of funds seems to be an inextricable part of the experience.
More students would probably feel inclined to start their own businesses while in college, even if it is only a relatively small operation, if they knew how much easier it was. Starting a business while in college is a much more realistic option than many people realize, and there are a number of reasons why you should consider doing so. Read More
The Top 5 Off Campus College Jobs to Apply For Now
It’s no big secret that college is expensive and that college students are usually broke.
You’re already trying to juggle classes, studying, and partying, so just the idea of taking on a part-time job may seem impossible. But working while you’re in college has some serious benefits that you can’t ignore.
For starters, you’ll have some extra pocket money. You’ll gain some valuable work experience (which will only help when you graduate and need to find a full-time job). And you can network and makes connections that can be helpful in the future.
But you can’t just take any job – you need one that’s a good fit for your schedule and your lifestyle.
The best college jobs are the ones that offer flexible hours, provide an opportunity to learn and network, and are close to campus. On-campus jobs are ideal because you don’t even have to leave school grounds. But they’re popular, competitive, and can be hard to come by.
If you want to work in college, don’t be afraid to look for a job off campus. Here are 5 off-campus jobs that are ideal for college students. Read More
November 2018 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 November 2018 due dates. Check out the full list of November Scholarships – there are currently 100 scholarships on the list! More scholarships will be added as they become available. Read More
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