November 2016 Scholarships

November 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 November 2016 closing dates. To see the full list of November Scholarships, click here. Read More

13 tips for making the most of the college visit

13 tips for making the most of the college visit | JLV College Counseling Blog

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

Scholarship Saturday - September 10, 2016 | 24 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.

Choosing the right college admissions options for you

Choosing the right college admissions options for you | JLV College Counseling Blog

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