JLV College CounselingHow 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
Mysterious Money: 4 Degrees that can be Surprisingly Lucrative
College has long been considered the surest path to financial success, and the facts back up this belief. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, people with bachelor’s degrees earn nearly 70 percent more than those with high school diplomas alone. However, some degrees pay more than others.
When looking at a list of today’s top paying degrees, you’ll notice math, science, and engineering degrees holding many of the top spots, but not everyone has dreams of working for an oil company or being a network engineer. The good news is if you want a lucrative salary doing something you love, there are plenty of degree and career paths with surprisingly high salaries. In fact, here’s a look at four interesting degree options with salaries reaching upwards of six figures or more. Read More
October 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 October 2017 due dates. Check out the full list of October 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
Scholarship Saturday – August 12, 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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