JLV College Counseling15 FAFSA Myths Debunked
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid will be opening soon! The FAFSA is a very important form that must be submitted to be considered for financial aid. However, there are many myths circulating that may stop students and families from submitting the FAFSA. Luckily, all of these myths are not true! Below are 15 myths about the FAFSA you should ignore! Read More
Has social media changed college life?
Just like any other technological advancement that came before it, social media has impacted the lives of students across the globe. Sites like Facebook, Twitter or Instagram have long since become a norm when it comes to everyday lives of young people, making sure that their apps are the first ones to be installed on new phones.
But why is that the case? How did social media become so predominant and often even deciding factors in social lives of young people? Moreover, it have impacted college life in unexpected ways and provides college help in many cases, not all of them are positive and paint a pretty picture. Read More
Quick Tips for the FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens October 1. The FAFSA can seem quite intimidating, especially for students and families who are filling it out for the first time. However, it does not have to be intimidating. Below I provide some tips for the FAFSA, as well as some answers to some very common FAFSA questions. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – September 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.
5 Proven Time Management Tips for Students
There are a lot of deadlines students must meet during this time of year. Students applying to college or graduate school must meet the admission deadlines at the colleges they are considering. For students who are concerned about paying for college, they are probably searching for and applying for scholarships. And, to be the best applicant for colleges and scholarships, students must be doing well in their classes. Just because applying to college and scholarships are on your agenda, you cannot ignore your studies. You must study and write your academic papers. For everything you are working on, it is important to meet the due dates. To manage all that you have to do, it is important to consider your time management skills. Read More
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