How to prepare for a college fair

How to prepare for a college fair | JLV College Counseling Blog

Attending a college fair is a great way to do college research. Whether you are just beginning the college search, or you are digging deeper to narrow down your list, you can learn a lot at a college fair.

Attending a college fair can be intimidating, especially if you do not come prepared. Depending on the college fair you attend, you can see anywhere from 15 to hundreds of colleges in attendance. Where will you start? Who will you talk to? What will you say? If you don’t come prepared, you probably will not get the most out of the college fair. Here are some tips that will help you prepare for the college fair. Read More

Scholarship Saturday – August 27, 2016

Scholarship Saturday - August 27, 2016 | 40 College Scholarships and Contests with upcoming deadlines | 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.

How to make college visits less expensive

How to make college visits less expensive | JLV College Counseling Blog

Visiting a college and touring the campus and surrounding community is a great way to get a feel for a college. The brochures and viewbooks students receive from colleges are great, but they cannot tell students if the college is a good fit. Many times, students need to step on campus to see how they feel while they are there. However, the cost of visiting colleges can really start to add up. Luckily there are ways to lower the cost of your college visit: Read More

7 tips for high school extracurricular activities

7 tips for high school extracurricular activities | JLV College Counseling Blog

Extracurricular activities can play a big role in college admissions. While grades and test scores are important, your extracurricular activities can be one way to set yourself apart from the other students. Unfortunately, many students do not realize how important extracurricular activities are until they are filling out their college applications. Here are five tips for extracurricular activities for college bound students. Read More

When should students start thinking about college?

When should students start thinking about college? | JLV College Counseling Blog

There are differences in opinion as to when students should start thinking about college. Some families start thinking about college before a baby is born, while other students start thinking about college when they get to high school. When it comes to thinking about college, it is never too early. However, thinking about college does not just mean choosing the colleges you want to attend. Read More