JLV College CounselingQuick 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
How to Answer the Disciplinary Questions on Your College Application
Did you get into some trouble during your high school years? Many college applications ask for students to discuss their disciplinary violations. This may be causing a little stress because of the unknown. Will your past infraction affect decisions when college admission committees are considering your application?
Students who have been in trouble, even for minor offenses, have a lot of questions about the disciplinary questions on college applications. A common type of question counselors receive every year is, “Do I really have to tell colleges about the time I was suspended freshman year?” Students are scared their disciplinary issue will have a negative effect on their chances of admission. While it is true many colleges have used disciplinary violations to make admission decisions, it is not always a deal breaker.
If you have had a disciplinary infraction during your high school career, here are some tips on how to handle it. Read More
Things Not to Say During an Interview
Interviews are places where you have to watch your tongue every second. You don’t want to say too much, the wrong thing, or ramble on incessantly. Some topics should be totally off limits during an interview. Be sure to keep these things on your mind and off your tongue at your next interview. Read More
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