JLV College Counseling12 Myths About College Admission Essays
The college admission process can be stressful. You put so much pressure on yourself as you are putting together your application and essays because you want to get admitted to your dream school. The thing you will probably spend the most time on when preparing your application is your college admission essay. The essay can play a big role when college admission officers are making their decisions. However, there are a lot of myths about the college admission essay. If you write your essay believing some of the myths, it can actually hurt your chances of being admitted to the colleges you want to attend. There, before sending in your college admission essays, make sure you know these 12 myths are not true.
Myth 1: No one reads the admission essays.
Your application, including your admission essays, will be read by at least one person in the admission office. If it were just about grades and test scores, the college would not ask for an essay. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – July 21, 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.
7 Cool Activities for Students to Try During Summer Break
Summer break is here! Now that exams are over, you can finally relax, and enjoy your free time. There are countless cool activities that you could try. Here are some good ideas. Read More
How to Setup The Perfect Space for Studying
Setting up the perfect space to help you study is crucial to your overall success as a student. If you are studying in a space that isn’t conducive to study, you’ll notice that your grades will definitely suffer. Making sure you set up the space to give yourself the best chance you can to learn and get the most out of what you’re learning is the best you can do for yourself. Having a space that is free of distractions, as well as clean and comfortable, is extremely important. Ultimately however, you should configure the space to you as an individual, and make it the best you can for yourself to study in. Read More
September 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 September 2018 due dates. Check out the full list of September Scholarships – there are currently 100 scholarships on the list! More scholarships will be added as they become available. Read More
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