JLV College CounselingHow to Write a Successful Financial Aid Appeal Letter
For some students, getting financial aid is the only chance of going to college. However, the statistics show that it’s not as easy as it might seem. According to the data provided by the U.S. Department of Education, 20% of all undergraduate students somehow failed to fill out the FAFSA in 2011-12.
But don’t let their example scare you. Once you read this article, you’ll learn what to focus on while writing your financial aid appeal letter and how to succeed in it. Read More
12 Ways High School and College are Different
As you probably know, high school and college will be different. However, some students do not realize just how different college may be. Therefore, here are 12 ways high school and college can be different. Keep these differences in mind as you are preparing to leave high school and start your college career. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – April 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.
Application Essay Writing Tips from Experts
If you are planning to get into college, you need to submit an excellent admission essay. You can make your college application essay noteworthy by getting tips from experts. B School Admissions Formula offers various helpful tips to those who are vying for a slot in their dream school. Read More
Should I retake the SAT or ACT?
There is no magic number for how many times you should take the SAT or ACT. You may find taking the SAT once is enough for you. Or, you might want to take the ACT two or three times. There are no penalties for taking the SAT or ACT multiple times. You may decide to take the SAT and ACT to see if you will do better on one than the other. So, how many times should you take college entrance exams? The answer lies with you and the colleges you are considering. Keep the following things in mind when deciding if you should retake the SAT or ACT. Read More
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