Scholarship Saturday – March 11, 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.

How to Finish Your Essay with a Convincing Conclusion

Writing essays is a natural part of your education. You’ll likely be assigned an essay in a variety of your classes, so it’s a good idea to practice in order to write effective papers. The more practice you put in, the better you get at structuring and wording your essay in such a way that you get a good grade. Whether you are a great essay writer or a struggling one, putting in some practice time is conducive to an outstanding education. A convincing conclusion is one of the most important parts. Read More

How to Handle a College Not Accepting You

Not receiving an acceptance letter from a college can hurt. Many students feel down when they find out they have not been admitted to a college, and the hurt can be especially bad when the rejection comes from their “dream school.” However, it is not the end of the world. Instead, look at it as a setback that you will overcome. And, if you’re thinking it may be hard to overcome this challenge, check out these people who also received rejections from a college, but went on to do amazing things! Read More

I’ve been waitlisted… now what?

I've Been Waitlisted... Now What? | JLV College Counseling BlogColleges can only enroll a certain amount of students every year. When their applicant pool is must bigger than the amount of spaces they have, unfortunately they cannot admit every qualified student. Therefore, they enroll the number of students they think will accept their offers of admission. However, because many things rely on enrolling a certain amount of students, colleges put students on a waitlist just in case they do not reach their enrollment goals. Read More

Scholarship Saturday – March 4, 2017

Scholarship Saturday - March 4, 2017 | 54 College Scholarships and Contests with upcoming deadlines | JLV College Counseling Blog

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.