JLV College CounselingHow 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
12 Steps For a Great College Admission Essay
The college admission essay can play a big role in the college admission process, especially if you are applying to selective institutions. When many impressive students are applying and only a small number of spots are available, the essay can be the thing that helps the student stand out. The essay can also encourage the admission committee to take a chance on a student they might not have admitted. No matter what colleges you are sending your application, the essay might play a big role in the decision process. Therefore, students should take their time crafting a great essay to submit with the rest of the college application. Below are 12 steps for a great college admission essay. Read More
4 Languages Every Business Major Should Consider Becoming Proficient At
The world might be mushrooming in terms of population, but globalization has brought people of all cultures closer together than ever before. If you are a business major, these are exciting times for you. The world is truly open for business, and you are about to enter in an effort to bridge gaps and increase profitability. You can expand your horizons and do business globally in ways never before thought possible, but you will need to be able to communicate with others in order to do so effectively. With that in mind, consider the following four languages that every business major should consider becoming proficient at. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – September 16, 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.
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