JLV College CounselingWhen Pressure Calls: Answer Comfortably
We all come under pressure in our lives. High school and college students have a lot of pressure related to doing well in their classes. College bound students feel the pressure of taking the SAT and ACT, as well as applying to college. College students feel the pressure of the increased school work and studying, as well as stressing over how they will pay for college. Unfortunately, we all experience stress and there can be visible signs of this stress. Luckily, Tommy John Wear has created an infographic that reminds us of some of the things we can do when we are feeling under pressure. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – January 13, 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.
10 Things to Know About Getting into Your Dream College
Trying to find a way to get into the college you desire is a process every high school student thinks about. From test scores to crafting the perfect personal essay, there are a lot of things to consider. Here is a list of the top ten things you should know about getting into your top choice school. Read More
Why Was I Selected For Verification?
The financial aid process can be confusing, especially if this is your first time applying for financial aid. You might think everything is done after submitting your FAFSA. However, some students are selected for what is called, “verification.” What does it mean? Why were you selected for verification? And, what do you have to do if you are selected for verification? These are some common questions that I’ll help you understand.
What if verification?
When filling out the FAFSA, you and your parents manually entered your income and tax information. Verification is the way for you to prove the information you provided is accurate. You maybe selected for verification by the FAFSA or by the institutions you have submitted your applications. Depending on the accuracy of the information you reported when filling out the FAFSA, your financial aid offers can remain the same. However, if there were differences between the information you supplied on the FAFSA and the documents, your financial aid award offers may increase or decrease. Read More
How to Stay Healthy in College
Is it possible to stay healthy in college? It seems hard to achieve considering the hectic academic schedule. When you are not studying, you just want to unwind and do fun things that have nothing to do with health such as hanging out with friends or going to parties. However, it is important to focus on maintaining good health if you are going to live long enough to enjoy the fruits of your hard work in school. Therefore it is vital that you make a conscious effort to adapt and maintain healthy habits throughout your days of schooling in college.
Things you can do to stay healthy at university
Many of the things that we do to promote good mental and physical health are simple, but they require discipline to make it work. Hence, you should decide from the get-go to be consistent with these habits to benefit from them. Some of them you can do with friends while others you can only do by yourself. Overall, if you commit yourself, you will notice a positive effect on your mental and physical well-being as well as your performance. Read More
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