JLV College CounselingOctober 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
Do your college applications have any red flags?
A red flag on your college applications is something that will make the admissions committee think twice when considering you for admission. There are many students out there who might have a red flag, but it does not have to be the end of the story. Instead, embrace your red flags and show the admissions committee why your red flags should not stop them from admitting you to their institution. Read More
How to share your activities on college applications
Extracurricular and volunteer activities are one way to help students stand out from the crowd when applying to colleges. Many students will be applying with similar grades and test scores, but your activities are one way to introduce yourself to the admissions committee. This section can include activities at school, church, or their community, as well as jobs and hobbies. Many of these activities illustrate some our personality and the things we are passionate about. However, college applications typically only give a small amount of space to share information. Therefore, it is important to strategically think about how you will share your activity information on college applications. Read More
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