College Budget? 4 Investments That Will Last Through Your Undergrad

College Budget? 4 Investments That Will Last Through Your Undergrad - Guest Blog by Emma Sturgis | JLV College Counseling Blog

Let’s face it – colleges students typically do not have a lot of extra money. However, there are a few things that may be worthwhile purchases because they can provide great benefits and should last you through your undergraduate years and possibly beyond. Guest Blogger Emma Sturgis gives us four investments you may want to consider if you are an incoming or current college student.  Read More

January 2017 Scholarships

January 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 January 2017 due dates. To see the full list of over 100 January Scholarships, click here.

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

Scholarship Saturday – November 12, 2016

Scholarship Saturday - November 12, 2016 | 70 College Scholarships and Contests closing soon | 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.

Scored Your First Job? 4 Tips For The Newbie

Scored Your First Job? 4 Tips For The Newbie - Guest Blog by Emma Sturgis | JLV College Counseling BlogNo matter if you’re in high school or about to graduate from college, starting your first job can be scary. Even if you have had a job in the past, starting a new job can can be intimidating. You probably don’t know what to expect. Plus, you want to do your best so that you can keep your job. But, if this is your first job, you might not know what is expected of you or what is acceptable in your workplace. Guest blogger Emma Sturgis gives us four tips for individuals with new jobs. Read More

Scholarship Tip: Get to know the scholarship provider

Scholarship Tip - Get to know the scholarship provider | JLV College Counseling BlogThe people we choose to have in our lives typically have similarities to us. Friends usually have common interests and like many of the same things. Scholarship providers are also looking for people who have similarities with the organization. Scholarship providers, whether it is a non-profit organization or a very profitable company, have values and things that are important to them. Many scholarship providers will be looking for students who share the same values the organization holds. This is why it is very important to get to know the scholarship provider before submitting your application. Read More