JLV College CounselingCampus safety and the college search
Academic reputations and beautiful campuses are two of the things students look for in college campuses. However, there is a lot more to consider when looking at colleges. One of those things is campus safety. Colleges will impeccable campus safety records usually boost about their records. However, many colleges do not mention campus safety much, if at all, in their marketing materials. Luckily, campus safety information is available for everyone to see. Read More
Disciplinary questions and college admissions
Students applying to college can feel a lot of stress. For students who have been in a bit of trouble during their high school career, they may feel even more stress. Many college applications, including the Common Application, ask students to discuss disciplinary violations. Applications ask students to be honest about all disciplinary issue they may have had, but many students are scared to share their history. Read More
October 2016 Scholarships
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 October 2016 closing dates. To see the full list of October scholarships, click here. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – August 13, 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.
12 items to add to your college move-in list
New and returning college students will be moving into resident halls over the next few weeks. Most colleges will provide a checklist of items students needs to bring, such as bedding, a shower tote, and personal items to personalize their space. However, some items might not make the list, but are important just the same. Here are 12 items to consider adding to your move-in list. Read More
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