JLV College CounselingNovember 2016 Newsletter
Deadlines
Early 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
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
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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Fun Scholarships for Halloween 2016
Halloween is just a few days away. For many people, it is their favorite time of year. Houses are decorated with pumpkins, ghosts, and spider webs. People get to act like kids again and dress up in costumes. Candy is everywhere and some of us probably eat a little too much of it. There are also scholarships available that have a Halloween theme, or something closely related to Halloween. Below are 12 scholarships will get you in the Halloween spirit. Read More
Financial options when considering out-of-state colleges
Going to another state to attend college is a dream for many students. There a many benefits to attending a college out-of state including independence, new friends, and different weather. In addition, depending on where the student currently lives, going to a different state to attend colleges could provide more career and academic opportunities. Unfortunately, many students and their families think it is financially impossible to attend college out-of-state. Luckily, there are options that can make attending an out-of-state institution affordable. Read More
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