JLV College CounselingHow to Help Your Child with Their College Admission
When it comes to helping your child with college admissions, there is a fine line between supporting and taking over. Of course, parents want their son or daughter to do their best during this demanding process, but this is their very first step towards adulthood. Therefore, you should play a supporting role while your child takes the lead. As a parent, the best thing you can do is to show endless support and provide useful guidance based on your experience. How? Here are some useful tips that can help you. Read More
16 Scholarship Myths Debunked
When it comes to college, one of the most important factors for many students is cost. Many students have to rely on scholarships and financial aid to help them pay for college. However, unfortunately, there are many scholarships myths out there that stop students from applying. Luckily, many of the scholarship myths are untrue. These scholarship myths should not stop you from applying for scholarships. Below are 16 common scholarship myths debunked. Read More
Getting to Graduation: A College Survival Guide
There’s nothing quite as exciting and enlightening as being a college student. This period of life will be marked by professional growth that prepares you to successfully enter the world of work while also realizing your personal dreams. While college can be an incredibly rewarding experience, it can also be nerve-wracking and intimidating. However, university students who access and implement proven success strategies can sail through this period of life with confidence and composure. Below you’ll find just four of many strategies you can implement to get to graduation successfully. Read More
10 Summer College Prep Ideas for Rising Seniors
Summer is a wonderful time of year and a time we look forward to all year long. It is a time for relaxation, vacation, and free time. But, rising high school seniors can also take advantage of their time off by getting ready for college. Senior year will be busy. In addition to regular schoolwork, seniors will be putting a lot of their focus on college. To ease some of the craziness of senior year, rising seniors should consider doing some of their college prep during the summer. Here are ten things rising seniors can do during the summer to prep for college. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – May 20, 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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