Don’t wait until the last minute to meet deadlines!

Don’t wait until the last minute to meet deadlines! | JLV College Counseling Blog

Many of us have the habit of waiting until the last minute to work on something with a due date. We typically think we have time and do not need to rush to get the work done. This can include schoolwork, college applications, scholarship applications, or even paying bills. While some deadlines can be extended, there is no guarantee of an extension. Therefore, it is very important to pay attention to deadlines but work on those items earlier to ensure you get them in on time.

If you’re thinking there is no way you would miss a due date, here are five things that could happen to any of us. Read More

Scholarship Saturday – October 15, 2016

Scholarship Saturday - October 15, 2016 | 40 College Scholarship 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.

5 Worthwhile Ways to Spend Time Between Classes

5 Worthwhile Ways to Spend Time between Classes - Guest Blog By Dixie Somers | JLV College Counseling Blog

 

Sometimes college students have free time in between classes. For many students, they use this time to relax and hangout with friends. However, there are other activities that can keep your mind active and help others. Dixie Somers gives us five other ways to spend time between classes. Read More

December 2016 Scholarships

December 2016 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 December 2016 due dates. To see the full list of over 200 December Scholarships, click here. Read More

Additional information on college applications

Additional information on college applications | JLV College Counseling Blog

Everyone wants to send in a great college application. Most of the questions on the application are straightforward and easy for students to answer. However, there is one part of the application that confuses a lot of students: additional information. College applications might title this section a little different, but they are all asking the same thing: “do you have more information to share?” Read More