JLV College CounselingColleges to Consider in Austin
Austin, the capital of the state of Texas, is home to some wonderful colleges and universities. Austin has a population that is just under one million. The city is home to many Fortune 500 companies and is considered a major center for high tech. In addition to the great job prospects, Austin has a lot fun things to do outside of the classroom. Known as the “Live Music Capital of the World,” Austin is home to South by Southwest (SXSW) and the Austin City Limits Music Festival. There is also many museums and theaters. And, you’ll find great barbecue food all throughout the area.
If you like Austin and/or if you are already considering a college in Austin, you may want to consider some of the other colleges located in or around Austin. Read More
July 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.
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