JLV College Counseling7 Student Hacks for a Budget-Friendly Road Trip
They always say the best time to travel is while you’re still a student. Most students are unmarried, they don’t have children, and they don’t have mortgages. The only problem with students travelling is that most of them are working with really tight budgets. While you’re prioritizing your education, you probably don’t have tons of money to throw at a road trip. If you think frugally, you’d be surprised how far you can drive and how much you can see.
1. Be Smart About Where You Sleep
Hotels can be extraordinarily expensive for what little they offer. Rooms cost a lot of money, and anything above and beyond that costs even more money. Rather than opting for short stays when you stop to explore an area, look for a short term room share with the locals. Paying to stay with someone who has extra space will likely cost less money, and you’ll probably also score a place to wash your clothes. Read More
5 College Prep Activities for High School Freshmen
If you’re an incoming high school freshman with plans of going to college in the future, you’re probably curious about college prep. When talking about college prep, many think building the college list is the first stop. However, college prep includes a lot more than just deciding what college to attend. College prep for freshmen is all about doing well academically and building your resume. Choosing colleges can wait. The most important thing for new high school freshmen is to ensure they are on the right academic path for college. Here are five things high school freshmen should focus on as they enter high school. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – August 4, 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.
Tips for Selecting a Graduate Degree
If you’re thinking about enrolling in a master’s degree or other post-graduate study, you’re probably feeling a little overwhelmed by the choices. There are a huge number of degree paths to choose from for each discipline, as well as online and on campus options to select between.
With the time, energy and financial commitment involved, it’s important to make your graduate education decision wisely. Read on for some tips you can follow to help you select the best graduate degree for your needs. Read More
August 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 August.
Grab the Mic: Make a Poster to Educate Others on Sexual Harassment
Scholarship Amount: $3,000
Closing Date: August 31, 2018
About: Nearly half of students (and over half of all girls) in grades seven to 12 report experiencing some form of sexual harassment.
How to enter: You could win an easy $3,000 scholarship by making a poster with important facts about sexual harassment. Your poster will educate your community on the issue and help them spot the signs of sexual harassment. DoSomething will give you a step-by-step guide to make your sign and you’ll automatically be entered to win the scholarship. Unlimited entries! Read More
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