April 2017 Scholarships

April 2017 Scholarships | JLV College Counseling Blog

Attending college can be quite expensive for students and their families. Luckily, there are many college scholarships and contests available to help pay for a college education. Students should seek out and apply for scholarships in which they meet the eligibility requirements. Below are a handful of scholarships with April 2017 due dates. Check out the full list of April Scholarships – there are currently just under 300 scholarships on the list! More scholarships will be added as they become available. Read More

Major Decisions: Best Resources for High School Students Trying to Choose their Path in Life

Major Decisions: Best Resources for High School Students Trying to Choose their Path in Life | Guest Blog by Hannah Whittenly

Choosing a college major can feel like an earth-shattering decision, and it is. While nothing in life is set in stone, your choice of college major does put you on a specific career path that can be costly or time consuming to change later. So how do you decide? Here are four resources to help high school students choose a college major that’s best suited to them. Read More

5 Things To Do Before Committing to a College

5 Things To Do Before Committing to a College | JLV College Counseling BlogCollege acceptance letters are starting to arrive in mailboxes and inboxes all over the country. The letters congratulate students on being admitted and usually ask students to confirm their enrollment at the institution by sending in a deposit to save their spot. However, students who applied early action or regular decision have until May 1 to confirm their enrollment. Therefore, students should do a few things before committing to an institution: Read More

Scholarship Saturday – February 11, 2017

Scholarship Saturday - February 11, 2017 | 132 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.

Engineering Your Future – 5 Ways to Use Your Degree

Engineering Your Future - 5 Ways to Use Your Degree - Guest Blog by Rachelle Wilber | JLV College Counseling Blog

A degree in engineering can create a bright future. There are a broad range of potential careers available with an engineering degree. Engineers enjoy the challenge that comes with their work, providing a healthy balance of intellectual development and financial security. Here are some potential paths for someone with an engineering degree. Read More