JLV College Counseling7 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
Scholarship Saturday – July 14, 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.
An Introduction to Resume Building for Students Entering High School
Though it may seem early to be thinking about finding a career, the fact of the matter is starting to build a resume as early as middle school will only better position students for success in the future. More and more, middle school curriculums are integrating lessons in professional development, with some districts offering resume workshops as early as 7th grade! The City of Boston even offers a cool “Teen Resume Guide” with great tips, examples, and even a bank of action verbs perfect for experience descriptions. From helping to acquire their first summer job to teaching them the art of professional writing, an introduction to resume building provides students with an applicable and timeless skill. Read More
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