JLV College CounselingMay 2017 Scholarships
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 May 2017 due dates. Check out the full list of May Scholarships – there are currently around 250 scholarships on the list! More scholarships will be added as they become available.
Only brief information about each scholarship is listed. Therefore, students are encouraged to visit the scholarship websites to get further details about eligibility and requirements. Read More
Can You Negotiate Your Financial Aid?
When financial aid award letters arrive, some students feel disappointed. They have been dreaming of attending a specific school, but the money is just not adding up. Many television shows and movies have showed this disappointment because it is something that happens so often in real life. Some counselors will tell you that you can negotiate your financial aid. But, can you negotiate financial aid? Students and families can do whatever they want. However, before picking up that phone to contact admissions or financial aid officers, follow these tips from someone who worked very closely with financial aid. Read More
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
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