JLV College CounselingMay 2017 Newsletter
Seniors are preparing for graduation and younger students are looking forward to summer. Depending on your school calendar, some students only have a few weeks left while others have over a month. No matter how much time you have left in the school year, make sure to finish the year strong.
Here are a few quick tips for each grade level and things you may want to consider doing during the month of May. Read More
May 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 May. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – April 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.
Essential Questions to Ask Yourself before Taking Up a Double Major
Picking a double major seems like a huge challenge. However, it’s also attractive. You’ll get a degree that gives you opportunities to build career in two niches. The only problem is: when you choose a double major, you should be ready to invest double the effort.
It’s a tough decision. If you don’t know whether or not you’re ready to make it, you should ask yourself some important questions before making the final decision. Read More
12 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
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