How to Develop Your Study Skills

study-girl-writing-notebook-159810Studying is a skill that everyone will use in their life. For students, studying is important for doing well academically, as well as retaining information for future use. However, unfortunately, many students do not know how to properly study. While some students can continue to do well in high school without proper study skills, many of these students find it difficult to do well academically once they enrolled in college. Luckily, my friends from Study Medicine Europe have put together a useful infographic that gives us tips for studying.

Check out the tips from Study Medicine Europe. And, if you have have tips not on the infographic, share there in the comments.  Read More

November 2016 Scholarships from DoSomething

November 2016 scholarships from DoSomething | JLV College Counseling Blog

Do you like making a difference in your school or community? If you do, DoSomething has many campaigns to make a difference, and for participating, you will be entered to win a scholarship! Below are the campaigns with November 2016 closing dates. Read More

November 2016 Newsletter

JLV College Counseling November 2016 Newsletter


Deadlines

Deadlines | JLV College Counseling BlogEarly Action and Early Decisions deadlines are right around the corner. To be considered for these options, make sure your applications and materials are submitted by the deadline. For students who are applying regular decision, you still have time. However, take note of the deadlines, but don’t wait until the last minute Read More

Scholarship Saturday – October 29, 2016

Scholarship Saturday - October 29, 2016 | 45 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.

Study Smart – 4 Simple Tips to Get Straight A’s

Study Smart - 4 Simple Tips to Get Straight A's - Guest Blog by Rachelle Wilber | JLV College Counseling Blog

Getting good grades is important for all students. Grades play a huge role in the admissions process when high school students are applying to college. High achieving college students can get more opportunities for research, recommendations, and introductions for opportunities after graduation. Rachelle Wilber gives us some tips on getting A’s in in this guest blog. Plus, her tips are helpful for retaining the information instead of memorizing the materials for tests and then forgetting it after the class is done.

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