JLV College CounselingGetting 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.
Why High School Study Abroad is an Excellent Pre-College Experience
It goes without saying that a person’s earliest experiences of travel abroad can be some of the most exciting times of their life. That’s just as true of spending some time studying abroad. For many people, this experience is left until later in life, around university or even later. However, there are plenty of opportunities for students to put in some time abroad while still in their teenage years. There’s no shortage of amazing benefits to the experience, especially in terms of how it prepares you for your college years. If you’re considering heading abroad for part of your high school studies, here are just a few of the amazing benefits you can expect to experience. Read More
Saving Money During the College Admission Process
The cost of college can be expensive. But, what about the college admission process? Students can pay thousands of dollars during their college prep! You have to pay for college applications, tests, and visiting colleges. Some students also pay for extra college admission help and test prep. The cost of just applying to college can be quite expensive and intimidating for students. Luckily, there are many ways to save during the college admission process. Read More
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