The Secret To Getting In

The Secret to Getting In | JLV College Counseling BlogStudents and parents want the secret to getting into the top colleges in the country. Some families pay a lot of money to help them get admitted into the top institutions. Unfortunately, there is no secret, but there are things that can possibly give you a better chance of being admitted. Read More

Scholarship Saturday – December 10, 2016

It's Scholarship Saturday - December 10, 2016 | 77 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.

Personal Education: 4 Degrees for the People Person

Personal Education: 4 Degrees for the People Person - Guest Blog by Kara Masterson | JLV College Counseling BlogAs many experts often say, the first impression clients usually form comes from their interaction with people in the firm. From the receptionist to the executive president, most careers require at least some form of interaction with other individuals. This is no different in higher education. The following four degrees will prepare extroverted individuals with the knowledge required to be successful in a career that will match their expertise. Read More

10 Scholarship Mistakes to Avoid

10 Scholarship Mistakes to Avoid | JLV College Counseling Blog

 

Everyone wants to win a scholarship because it can help you pay for college. However, unfortunately, students make a lot of mistakes when it comes to scholarships. Increase your chance of winning scholarships by avoiding these ten scholarship mistakes. Read More

College Interview Essentials

Guest Blog by Peggy Nash Marx - Author of College Interview Essentials | JLV College Counseling BlogCIC – College Interview Counselors / Career Interview Coaches, LLC has just released a book, College Interview Essentials, which is available for purchase on Amazon.com. In this first publication, authors and founders of CIC, Peggy Nash Marx and Kyrie O’Connor, discuss how a young, texting generation has lost the art of verbal communication and needs to prepare in order to have an Impressive Interview. Read More