7 Secrets to Adjusting to a New College as a Transfer Student

It’s no secret that heading off to college can be a tough transition. Fortunately, incoming freshmen find themselves surrounded by people who are in the exact same position. As a transfer student, this safety blanket appears to vanish. The feeling of “everyone is in the same position as me” can be hard to maintain.

Making a new group of friends and finding your way around a new school can be stressful. Fortunately, you’re not alone. Others have made the transition successfully, and you can too. Here are our 7 favorite secrets to adjusting to a new college as a transfer student. Read More

3 Innovative Strategies You Will Learn In Modern Criminal Justice Degree Programs

Modern criminal justice degree programs have evolved with changes in the social structure. In prior years, criminal justice majors would concentrate on law enforcement techniques, corrections or probation, and parole. In today’s programs, there are other areas of emphasis including technology-based crimes and technology-based investigations. Read More

5 Mistakes I Regret I’ve Done in College

There is a good reason that many people reminisce about college as the time when they were learning about the world and their future professions. However many people also have regrets about college that sometimes run very deep and can often shape the life you still have ahead of you.

I’ll tell you about some of the mistakes I’ve made, and the regrets that came with them. While some of them might be minor in your eyes, they still keep me awake at night every once in a while. Read More

Merry Christmas

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

I hope you enjoy your winter break and your time with family and friends.

Jessica Velasco
JLV College Counseling

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Scholarship Saturday – December 23, 2017

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.