JLV College CounselingShould I Consider Rankings When Choosing a College?
No matter where you are in the college admission process, you have heard that college rankings are out. If you’re applying to colleges right now, you’ve probably been inundated with emails from colleges boasting about their rankings. If you’re not on any college mailing lists yet, you’ve probably seen segments about rankings on your local news or posts on social media. While the rankings can be interesting, should rankings be something you consider when choosing colleges for your list? Read More
November 2017 Scholarships
Attending college can be quite expensive for students and their families. Luckily, there are many college scholarships and contests available to help pay for a college education. Students should seek out and apply for scholarships in which they meet the eligibility requirements. Below are a handful of scholarships with November 2017 due dates. Check out the full list of November Scholarships – there are currently over 100 scholarships on the list! More scholarships will be added as they become available.
Only brief information about each scholarship is listed. Therefore, students are encouraged to visit the scholarship websites to get further details about eligibility and requirements. Read More
Colleges to Consider in Nevada
When most people think of the state of Nevada, they typically think of Las Vegas and casinos. However, there is lot more to Nevada than gambling. Nevada is home to beautiful desert areas, such as Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and Valley of Fire State Park. Lake Tahoe, the largest alpine lake in North America, is located in Nevada (and California). And, while gambling happens at the casinos in Las Vegas, Reno, and Laughlin, they also offer great entertainment and eating!
While the state of Nevada does not have a lot of higher education institutions, it is home to four great institutions you might want to consider. Read More
7 Tips to Get a Great Letter of Recommendation
One of the required documents for many college applications is the recommendation. You might need to get a letter of recommendation from a teacher or your counselor. Other colleges might ask for a recommendation from a coach, pastor, or volunteer coordinator. Some view the recommendation as a requirement that carries little weight, while others think it is much more important. The weight of the recommendation will vary depending on the colleges you are considering. However, in the world of holistic admission, anything can come into play and a great recommendation can push the student over the top to receive admission. Therefore, the recommendation should be considering an important part of the application process. Read More
3 Healthcare Careers To Consider That Don’t Require You To Be A Doctor
The healthcare field offers many opportunities for those who are looking for a relevant career path. The aging of the American population and the trend toward expanding healthcare to all in the society has resulted in greater reliance on areas of medicine beyond the physician’s role. These specialties are growing in importance as new technologies and techniques are implemented. Here are just a few of the areas of healthcare that will continue to grow that don’t require the long years of training that doctors receive. Read More
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