JLV College Counseling18 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
5 Benefits of Attending a Pre-College Summer Program
When summer approaches, many high school students dream of all that free time they’ll be enjoying. It could be time to see friends, to get a part time job or to go to camp. It’s a great break from school and assignments and a chance for some much-needed downtime.
But this time is also a huge opportunity andone that you’ll never get back. As well as relaxing and recharging your batteries, you could be using your summer to learn more about life at college and making some big decisions about your future as a result.
Many colleges offer a pre-college summer program for high school students. Here are five benefits of attending one: Read More
College Open Houses or Regular Visits?
When doing college research, visiting a college is the best way to get a real feel for the campus. If you’re like many students, you’ll only have one opportunity to visit a college campus, especially if it is a college far away from your home. However, what is the best way to visit a college campus? Attend an open house or visit on a regular day? Open houses are typically big events and only happen on select days during the year. Regular visits, on the other hand, can happen almost any other time. Each option has advantages and disadvantages. So, what option is best for you? Read More
Scholarship Saturday – March 3, 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.
11 Painless Studying Tips That Boost College Success
Stepping into a college as a freshman or as a sophomore is something that every student looks forward to. It is that time of a student’s life where he or she is trying to absorb every piece of information that comes their way.
As exciting entering a college may sound, it also comes with a huge responsibility. Every student aspires to complete their college studies with flying colors. However, achieving success academically in college may be challenging.
Now that your vision is clear and you want to succeed academically in college, how do you get to that pinnacle of success? How does a student surpass his or her classmates in obtaining good grades? The answer lies in the three “D’s”: Discipline, Determination, and Dedication. Read More
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