JLV College Counseling3 Biggest Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Scholarship Essay
Education is quite an expensive investment. Though the benefits are immense in the long run, the reality is that it is a tedious affair for most people. As time goes by, tuition fees are skyrocketing, and the sad fact is that students are putting higher education aside until a time that they can afford it. But even with these realities, a ray of hope has been found through scholarship opportunities thanks to some kind and generous souls in the world. You can apply for a scholarship to make your higher education ambitions a reality. Read More
Summer College Prep Ideas for Rising Seniors
Summer is probably your favorite time of the year. In addition to the great weather, you’re probably not in school and free to do whatever you want! It’s a time for relaxation, vacation, and free time. But, if you start your senior year in a few months, you may want to take advantage of your time off. Your senior year is going to be busy! In addition to regular school work, you will also be applying to college. To ease some of the craziness of your senior year, consider doing some of your college prep during the summer. Here are ten things rising seniors can do during the summer to prep for college. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – June 23, 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 Signs You Are Under a Lot of Stress in College
College is supposed to be a fun-filled time of learning and expanding horizons, right? Unfortunately for many college students, the pressure to succeed can take the fun out of the college experience. Students often find themselves stressed to the point of burnout, which can derail your plans for the future. The good news is that stress is treatable and can be managed. However, many college students don’t realize that they are under too much stress– or write it off as normal—until it’s too late. Here are some signs that you may need to seek help in managing your stress. Read More
How to Find Good College Fits
College fit is a term you are going to hear a lot as you are going through the college search process. However, what exactly does college fit mean? A good college fit is when a college meets your needs and wants academically, socially, and financially. Good college fits will meet most, if not all, of your preferences when it comes to the college you will attend.
The list below offers some of the things you should consider when searching for colleges that could be a good fit. Read More
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