JLV College CounselingJuly 2017 Newsletter
July is usually filled with fun, vacations, and celebrations. Students have about two more months until school begins in the fall. The free time is a great time to do college prep activities that you may be too busy for during the school year. Read More
July 2017 DoSomething Scholarships
Do you like making a difference in your school or community? If you do, DoSomething has many campaigns to make a difference, and for participating, you will be entered to win a scholarship! Below are campaigns from DoSomething accepting entries in July. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – July 1, 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.
History Buff: How Education Has Drastically Improved Poverty Over Time
The numbers and facts do not lie: education is a significant component in reducing poverty. Over the last two hundred years, societies around the globe have taken to viewing and providing education as a necessity for their populaces, and seen a drastic reduction in poverty as a result. New research continues to support the currently existing data that the more educated people are, the higher their individual income and contributions to society. While historical data is not always available to us, researchers have been able to piece together information regarding this topic.
Colleges to Consider in the Seattle Area
Seattle, Washington is located in the Pacific Northwest. The city has a population of approximately 700,000 and the area is home to many large tech companies, such as Microsoft and Amazon. The Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and Mount Rainier are usual fixtures on postcards for the city also known as the “Emerald City.” Seattle sometimes has a bad reputation for receiving too much rain. However, many people would be surprised to learn cities such as Boston, Houston, Miami, and New York typically receive more rain than Seattle every year.
Seattle also has a well-educated population with over 50% of the population holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many great colleges and universities located within Seattle, as well as within one hour from the city. Therefore, if you are looking at a college in the Seattle area, you may want to consider some of these other great four-year colleges and universities in the area. Read More
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