Taking Care: Keeping Up With Your Health In College

Taking Care: Keeping Up With Your Health In College - Guest Blog by Brooke Chaplan | JLV College Counseling BlogIt is no fun being sick, and it can be especially hard on students when they are away from home for the first time. Staying healthy is something that everyone should prioritize, but the busyness of college sometimes makes it easy to let our health slip on our priority list. Guest blogger Brooke Chaplan gives us four easy things to keep in mind to stay healthy while you are in college. Not only will you feel better, staying focused and doing well in school will be a little easier if you’re healthy.  Read More

Scholarship Saturday – November 19, 2016

Scholarship Saturday - November 19, 2016 | 73 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.

Does Your Personality Fit Your Decision on a College Major?

Does Your Personality Fit Your Decision on a College Major? - Guest Blog by Hannah Whittenly | JLV College Counseling BlogChoosing a major is not always easy. For many students, they are not sure what they want to study when they get to college. Other students choose majors based on what other people think might be a good fit for them. Even for the students who go into college with a set major, many change their mind and change their major while in school. Get to know yourself and you might find a major that is a great fit for you. Guest blogger Hannah Whittenly shares some academic majors and the personality types that might want to consider those majors.  Read More

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