JLV College CounselingEarly Action vs. Early Decision vs. Regular Decision
You may be inundated with emails and regular mail from colleges inviting you to apply for admission. The college may also be trying to encourage you to apply early by waiving the application fee. There are multiple ways to apply to a college: early decision, early action, and regular decision. The different ways you can apply can be confusing for students. What do all of the options mean? And, are there advantages or disadvantages to choosing one option over another? How you apply to a college is up to you, but I hope to explain the options so you can make an educated decision on how you should apply to the colleges you are considering. Read More
5 Ways Study Abroad Can Help Students Grow in Their Career
The idea of studying abroad sounds exciting and scary at the same time. It’s exciting because you’d love to see and experience a culture different from yours. However, you’ll be too far from your family and friends. You’ll be a stranger and you’re not sure how well you’d fit in.
It’s time for a different approach. Instead of thinking how much fun you would have and how difficult your social life would become, try this: think how studying abroad will set the foundation for a successful career. When you gain the confidence that you’re doing something really good for your future, you won’t pay too much attention to the fear of being alone.
We’ll list 5 ways how studying abroad drives you towards career growth. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – August 19, 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.
How to Avoid Credit Card Mistakes in College
Experience matters when it comes to winning the credit card game. For college students, it can feel like a game with changing rules and unclear directives — spelling trouble for some.
It’s no secret that college is expensive, but there are ways to keep your costs low, build good credit and graduate without racking up piles of debt in the process. Credit cards, when used wisely, offer a bevy of benefits to the responsible borrower. Here are common mistakes that students make when using credit and how you can make your cards work for you, not against you. Read More
Are You a VIP College Applicant?
As everyone probably knows, many colleges are now accepting applications. The colleges are sending letters, brochures, and postcards in the mail telling you about their applications. The colleges and admission officers are sending emails telling you why you should apply to their college with a link to the application. And, many colleges are trying to make you feel special in hopes you will apply.
Many students are receiving letters and emails saying they are a:
- Priority Applicant
- Select Candidate
- Top Candidate
- Top Prospect
- VIP Applicant
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