JLV College Counseling13 tips for making the most of the college visit
Most college counselors will insist that you visit the colleges you are considering. They are right. The campus visit is the only way you will know if the college feels right. However, many students do the bare minimum when visiting a college campus. They typically contact the admissions office at the college and schedule a campus tour. The problem with just doing this is that they will miss out on a lot of important things that could help determine if the college is a good fit. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – September 10, 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.
Choosing the right college admissions options for you
Students applying to college have many different ways to apply to institutions. However, there is some confusion among students and parents about what the different types of options entail. Students can choose between early action, early decision, regular decision, and rolling admission. However, what do all of these options mean? And, are there advantages or disadvantages to choosing one over the other? The decision is really up to the student and their family, but I hope to help explain the options so students can make an educated decision on how they will apply to different colleges. Read More
College Saving Accounts: Compare the Options
Guest post from CommunityTax
Paying for college is one of the most common concerns I hear about from students and parents. The people at CommunityTax have put together a great infographic highlighting the most popular college savings options, as well as comparisons for the current available tax credits and deductions. Keep this information available as you are thinking about saving plans and tax credits and deductions. Read More
Tips for answering the “Why Us?” question
Many colleges ask the question, “Why us?” as part of the college admissions process. The question is asked differently by the colleges, but the idea behind the question is always the same: why us? Read More
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