Scholarship Saturday – June 18, 2016

Scholarship Saturday - June 18, 2016 | 48 #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.

Scholarships with August 2016 deadlines

Scholarships closing dates have passed. Check out scholarships that are currently accepting applications and submissions here.

Scholarships with August 2016 deadlines | 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 August 2016 deadlines. Read More

5 ways to gain experience this summer for college bound students

5 ways to gain experience this summer for college bound students | JLV College Counseling Blog

It’s summer time and I know that you want to relax and have fun in the sun. However, it’s important to not sit idly by while other college bound students are out doing things that will help them stand out in the admissions process. Summer is the perfect time to build up your activities resume. Here are some ideas for your summer activities: Read More

Scholarship Saturday – June 11, 2016

Scholarship Saturday - June 11, 2016 | 50 #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.

Reasons to connect with colleges

Reasons to connect with colleges | JLV College Counseling Blog

Many students choose to learn about colleges on their own without showing any interest in the college. These students are what colleges call “stealth applicants.” Stealth applicants are students who never officially show interest in a college until they send in their application for admission. The student might have attended a college fair and grabbed materials from the table. They may have done an unofficial tour of the college. And, they may have visited the college website numerous time. However, they never “said” to the college, “I’m interested in you.” Read More