JLV College CounselingStarting Your Own Blog in College: Everything You Need to Know
Are you a college student with an opinion to share? Why not start a lifestyle blog? Blogging isn’t as challenging as you think and all you need to be a successful blogger is passion and desire. It doesn’t matter how crazy your hobbies and interests are, and there are thousands of other people out there who want to hear what you have to say.
Whether you want to talk about life on campus and social issues, or connect with other people who collect trading cards, all you need is a platform and medium to get started blogging. Here’s everything you need to know about starting a blog as a college student. Read More
October 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 October 2018 due dates. Check out the full list of October Scholarships – there are currently 100 scholarships on the list! More scholarships will be added as they become available. Read More
Getting a Late Start Saving for College? Don’t Worry!
As noted by the College Board, financial constraints are a common barrier to college enrollment. Given the massive economic impact of a college education on an individual’s life, a savings plan should be crafted. Read More
11 Reasons Not To Choose a College
As you are building your college list, you will realize there are many things to consider when selecting colleges. Majors, activities, and personality of a college should all be things you consider when you are thinking about colleges. You want to make sure the colleges on your list are good fits academically, socially, and financially. However, many students choose colleges for the wrong reasons. While some of these reasons are good to consider, they should not be the sole reason to choose a college. Below are 11 reasons not to choose a college.
1. Prestige
The top colleges in the country provide excellent academic opportunities. However, colleges with lesser known names also offer wonderful and unique opportunities. Less well-known colleges can also have great outcomes for their alumni. Just because a college has an outstanding reputation does not mean it is the best fit for you. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – August 11, 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.
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