JLV College CounselingEasy Scholarships from DoSomething with July 2016 deadlines
Do you like making a difference in your school or community? If you do, DoSomething has many campaigns to make a difference, and for participating, you will be entered to win a scholarship! Below are the campaigns with July 2016 deadlines. Read More
Reach, Match, and Safety Schools
As you are building your college list, there are many things to consider. In addition to finding colleges that are good fits academically, socially, and financially, there are other things to consider as well. As you are putting colleges on your list, you need to place the colleges in categories: reach, target/match, or safety. However, what do these terms mean? Read More
Scholarship Saturday – June 25, 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.
How many times should you take the SAT or ACT?
There is no magic number for how many times a student should take the SAT or ACT. For some students, taking the test once may be enough. For others, they may need to take the test twice or even three times. There are no penalties for taking the tests multiple times, or choosing to take both tests to see how you do on the different tests. So, how should students determine how many times they should take standardized tests? A lot of it depends on the colleges you are considering. Keep these things in mind when figuring out whether to retake the SAT or ACT. Read More
10 common mistakes to avoid during the college search
Choosing a college is an important decision for students. The right college will be a good fit academically, socially, and financially. When students choose the right college for them, they typically do well academically and enjoy their time while on campus. On the other hand, choosing the wrong college can lead to poor grades and/or an unhappy college experience. Therefore, it is important to take your time as you research colleges and make sure the college is a good fit. Unfortunately, many students make common mistakes when choosing a college. Here are ten mistakes to avoid when choosing colleges to consider. Read More
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