30 Questions to Ask Current Students

30 Questions to Ask Current Students | JLV College Counseling BlogThere is a lot that goes into finding the college that is a good fit for you. The college brochures and websites are a start, but students need to dig a little deeper to ensure all of their questions are answered. College admissions professionals can answer questions regarding facts about the institution, but current students can share information about the experience on campus as a student. Read More

Scholarship Saturday – January 28, 2017

Scholarship Saturday - January 28, 2017 | 84 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.

4 Ways To Keep Your Mind Sharp Even After Graduation

4 Ways To Keep Your Mind Sharp Even After Graduation - Guest Blog by Kara Masterson | JLV College Counseling Blog

For most, the early years of life are dedicated to study. They spend time learning about the world around them, pick a course for the future, and get the education they need. Once graduation day comes, however, many are left wondering how to keep themselves sharp. While the lure wasted time can be tempting, it’s important to keep your brain sharp even once you’re out of school. Below are four ways you can keep your brain working once you’ve walked across the graduation stage, four methods that will help you to stay mentally flexible and alert as you get older.

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Focus on Scholarships with Smaller Applicant Pools

Focus on Scholarships with Smaller Applicant Pools | JLV College Counseling BlogScholarships are a great way to help with the cost of a college education. However, sometimes the field of scholarships can feel overwhelming. There are scholarships out there for everything! Plus, there are scholarships that are open to all students. How do you decide what scholarships to spend your time on? Read More

13 Things College Bound Juniors Can Do Now

13 Things College Bound Juniors Can Do Now | JLV College Counseling Blog

Junior year is a wonderful time to start thinking about college admissions. Unfortunately many students wait to until senior year to really focus on college admissions. However, waiting until senior year can bring a lot of additional stress that no one needs. Therefore, here are 13 things college bound juniors can do now to help their case as a college applicant next year. Read More