JLV College Counseling15 tips for winning scholarships
Scholarships can be a great help when it comes to paying for college. However, many students become frustrated when they do not win. While we cannot know exactly what scholarship committees are looking for in their applicants, there are some things that can help you when they are making their decisions. Below are 15 ways that can increase your odds of winning a scholarship. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – April 9, 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.
Think before you post online
For many of us, we see social media as a way to stay connected with others. There are other ways people and organizations use social media that we may not think about when we post – they use it to help them make decisions. Some colleges, scholarship providers, and hiring managers are using social media to learn more about their applicants before making decisions. Therefore, it is very important to think before posting anything on social media. Read More
College Decision Day Checklist
May 1 is a notorious day in college admission. It is also known as the National College Decision Day. It is the deadline for students to commit to the college they will attend in the fall. Unfortunately, this date also brings some anxiety to many high school seniors. Many thought it was hard narrowing down their college list to six or seven, but now they have to choose just one.
To ease your mind as we approach May 1, here are some tips to help you make your decision. These tips will also ensure you take care of everything that needs to be done to have a smooth transition between high school and college. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – April 2, 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.
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