JLV College CounselingAbout to Graduate High School? How to Find Which Academic Path Is Right for You
You may never again be at the same crossroads as when you graduated high school. Whether or not you’re 18 already, you’re on the edge of your adolescent years. Reality is that it’s time to grow up and be an adult. Yes, it’s scary, and that is why deciding on what your academic path will be is very important. Read More
Summer Action Items for Incoming College Freshmen
The summer before college can be so exciting and intimidating all at once. Between now and the time you arrive on campus, you will be busy! Enjoy your time off because you deserve it, but don’t forget about these 28 items to prepare for college. Read More
Textbook Turnover – Textbook Buying and Selling Habits
Textbooks. In high school, books were free. You would pick up the books at the beginning of the year and return them at the end of the year. No money ever exchanged hands. However, unfortunately, that all changes when you attend college. Textbooks are no longer free in college. Instead, you have to purchase multiple books every term. The cost of textbooks can leave your wallet empty every term. And, when it is time to sell back your books, you’ll only get a fraction of what you paid. Read More
Book Ideas for New High School Graduates
If you just graduated high school (or will be graduating soon), you probably have a lot of questions. You’re probably excited but also nervous about all of the unknowns. It’s hard to know what to expect because college will be so different than high school. Luckily there are a lot of great books out there that can give you tips, tricks, and information on college life. So, if you’re a student heading to college in the fall or someone looking to give a gift to a new high school graduate, there are a lot of great options to consider. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – May 19, 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.
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