JLV College CounselingUnderstanding 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
4 Degrees That Are Perfect for Global-Minded Students
An education that provides international career access is coveted by millions of students looking to broaden their advancement possibilities. As such, there are four degrees that stand out among the most popular majors for global-minded students.
Fields like marketing, business, science, sales and management offer promising career paths. The following four degrees can provide a perfect fit for you if you want to consider careers anywhere in the world. Read More
Scholarships Celebrating U.S. Presidents
Today we are celebrating President’s Day. If you’re like many students, you have the day off from school. Why not spend your day off by applying for a few scholarships named after and/or honoring some of our former presidents And, if the scholarship is not open for submission yet, mark your calendar to apply later. Only brief information about each scholarship is listed. Therefore, I encourage you to visit the scholarship websites to get further details about eligibility and requirements. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – February 17, 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.
What to Eat to be More Productive in College?
We all struggle with our concentration from time to time. We browse the internet, we message our friends and we tidy our rooms in an effort to avoid the task at hand. And even when we do get down to work, our brains don’t always work as well as we know they can. A simple task takes longer than it should and we just can’t seem to understand that crucial concept.
If you struggle with productivity, take a moment to consider your diet. What we eat has a huge impact on how our body and brain function. Junk food contains high levels of salt, sugar, white flour and low-quality fats. That can make you feel bloated and sluggish. Over time, it can also affect your brain, impairing your memory, your cognitive ability and your feelings of happiness. All of these factors can limit your productivity.
So what should you be eating to be more productive in college? Here are a few superfoods you should include in your diet if you want to get your work done in super-fast time. Read More
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