JLV College Counseling12 Tips to Increase Your Chances of Winning a Scholarship
Most students want to win scholarships. Who wouldn’t? Scholarships can help you obtain a college education without going into debt. However, every year students become frustrated when they do not win a scholarship they were sure they would have won. Unfortunately, there is no way to guarantee you will win a scholarship. Luckily, there are ways to increase your chances. Below is a checklist of 12 things to do before sending in your scholarship application and essay to increase your chance of winning a scholarship. Read More
Do You Really Need A Degree? The Benefits Of Furthering Your Education
After finishing thirteen years of K-12 education, many people are too sick of school to think about subjecting themselves to another 2 to 4 years or more. The expense in both time and tuition dollars is often seen as prohibitive and not worth the effort. While it is true that pursuing a college degree takes time and money, there are many reasons why you will want to put aside more immediate desires and pursue a college degree. Read More
College Visit Tip: Go Off Course and Script
The official college tour introduces prospective students and their families to many wonderful things about the institution. In addition to being shown many important places on campus, the official tour will share facts about the institution, personal stories from the tour guide, and tips for applying for admission and financial aid. The official tour should not be missed. However, the tour is a marketing tool and will typically be highly scripted. Beautiful places on campuses will be highlighted, while less attractive locations may be missed. Therefore, it is important to go a little off course and off script when visiting colleges. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – April 22, 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.
Considering an Education in Law? 5 Things to Know First
If you’re considering pursuing a law degree and eventually a masters of law so that you can qualify to take the bar exam in your state and become an attorney, here’s what you need to know before sending out your law school applications. Read More
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