JLV College Counseling20+ Words to Avoid Writing in Your Essay
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These words implicate the pain of students from all over the world, don’t you agree? They yet sound like a creepy snake whispering, “You shall not passsss!”
Most students hate writing essays. It’s difficult, time- and energy consuming, and challenging to complete them. A thesis, arguments, references, and conclusion are fundamental to every essay. But what makes yours stellar is words you use to convince readers. Words are your powerful weapon to prove critical thinking and knowledge of the topic. Words help you stand out in a crowd of other students writing about the same topics. Read More
Think Twice Before Reacting to a College Rejection
Rejection hurts. No matter what anyone says, being rejected from a college will hurt. Whether the college is your dream school or the college you called your safety school, it will hurt. Everyone deals with rejection differently. Some will be sad but will bounce back quickly. Others will be sad for a little longer. Some students might react quickly, without thinking. While it is okay and natural to be hurt, reacting without thinking could actually make the situation worse. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – March 10, 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.
Best Strategies to Get into College
A legendary former UCLA basketball coach John Wooden once said: “Failure to prepare is preparing to fail.” These are words of true wisdom that we just cannot afford to ignore. He thought that effective preparation was the key to victory in sports, and this strategy worked nicely as he led his teams to stunning triumphs and numerous titles. However, in addition to sports, this approach works well in many other areas, including college acceptance.
Simply explained, this famous quote suggests that the earlier you begin, the better your chances of achieving your goal – getting into a great college – might be. Indeed, knowing when to start getting ready for this epic journey is important. If you haven’t started the preparation, read further. Read More
18 Questions to Ask About Financial Aid Before Committing to a College
When you receive your financial aid award from the college or colleges you want to attend, you may want to send in your enrollment deposit right away. However, do you have the answers to all of your financial questions? Probably not. While some colleges do an amazing job of including answers to most frequently asked questions, many colleges do not include this information with their financial aid award letters. Before committing to any college, make sure you have the answers to the following 18 questions related to financial aid so you can make the best financial decision for you and your family. Read More
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