JLV College CounselingHow to Stay Fit in College & Avoid the Freshmen 15
Moving away from your parents will come with many changes, including changes to your diet. It’s important that you pay attention to your food and fitness routine as you live on your own for the first time. Here are just a few tips for avoiding the dreaded “freshmen fifteen.” Read More
August 2017 Newsletter
August is an important month for students. The Common Application opens for high school seniors on August 1. Many students across the country will be heading back to school. And, incoming freshman (high school and college freshman) will be starting a new journey at a new school. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – July 29, 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.
7 Creative Ideas To Make Your Dorm Room Feel Like Home
The first real chance to become independent is when you’re going to college. Even though you’ll be able to meet new people and go to cool parties, you’ll most certainly feel homesick from time to time. Don’t worry about that because it is perfectly normal and even the toughest get that feeling occasionally. So go ahead and work on your half of the dorm. Below are some useful tips and tricks which will help you to turn your dorm into a comfy home. Read More
Colleges to Consider in Manhattan
New York City is one of the most famous cities in the world. It is the most populous city in the United States with a population of over 8.5 million people. The city is home to many fortune 500 companies and the headquarters of United Nations. It has been described as the cultural, financial, and media capitals of the world. The city consists of five boroughs – Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, The Bronx, and Staten Island.
In addition to being the most populous city, New York City has more institutions of higher learning than any other U.S. city. Over 600,000 students are enrolled in NYC’s over 120 institutes, colleges, and universities. Therefore, let’s focus on the borough of Manhattan first. Manhattan, or The City as New Yorkers call it, is the most densely populated borough. It is also the most popular borough for tourists with Times Square, Central Park, and Grand Central Terminal. Manhattan is also home to many four-year colleges and university. Below are some of the colleges to consider in Manhattan. Read More
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