JLV College CounselingVisiting Colleges as an Admitted Student
Visiting colleges is a very important part of the college search process. Walking on a college campus can help you get a better feeling for the college campus, community, and personality. Sometimes visits can help you confirm your feelings about a college, while other times it can open your eyes to things you did not know before the visit. Visiting after receiving your acceptance letter may be a little different than a previous visit, but definitely worth the visit if you can make it to campus. Read More
How to Create a Warm Feeling in Your College Room
Moving into a college dorm room can be stressful and make you feel homesick from the moment you step into a space that’s not really your oasis just yet. This transition will be a lot easier if you try to recreate your favorite place where you feel calm and secure. Therefore, you need to achieve that homely feeling and start conquering the start of your adult life. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – February 24, 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.
5 Secrets to Financially Preparing for a New College as a Transfer Student
Transferring to a new college can be tough. You’re leaving old friends behind. You’re moving to a new city or state. You’ll need to find a new dorm room or apartment. You’ll also likely lose a few course credits from your first school.
Transfer students face a unique set of challenges that first-time college students don’t. However, the scariest part of all may be the financial aspect of the transfer and move.
Ready to transfer to a new college or a different university? Then you’ll need to know these 5 secrets for how to financially prepare for your college transition. Read More
Understanding Your Financial Aid Award Letters
If you are like most students, financial aid will play a large role when you are deciding what college you will attend in the fall. If you have not received financial aid award letters from the colleges that sent acceptance letters, you will be receiving your award letters soon. Unfortunately, financial aid award letters can be confusing for students, especially if you are an incoming student who will have to compare award letters from several colleges.
A common mistake many students make is thinking the college that offers the biggest “award” is the best financial aid award. However, this is not always the case. Below are some tips to help you understand and compare your financial aid letters so you can make the best educated decision when choosing the college you will attend in the fall. Read More
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