JLV College CounselingScholarships with May 2016 deadlines
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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 209 college scholarships and contests with deadlines in May 2016. Read More
Financial questions to ask before committing to a college
Before making the final decision, students and families should get to know as much information as they can about the financial commitment they are making when committing to a college. Therefore, don’t be afraid to ask questions if there is any confusion in the cost of attendance or the financial aid award letters. Below are some questions to consider asking financial aid officers at the different colleges you are considering before making your financial decision. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – March 19, 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.
Symptoms and dangers of senioritis
Senioritis is a real thing for many high school seniors. The Merriam Webster dictionary defines senioritis as, “an ebbing of motivation and effort by school seniors as evidenced by tardiness, absences, and lower grades.” It is easy to have the high school “finish line” within reach and say, “I’m done,” and neglect or not try as hard to complete assignments or study for tests. However, students need to address senioritis before it has a negative effect on their future. Read More
How to handle college rejection
Rejection hurts. No matter what anyone says, being rejected from a college will hurt. Whether the college is your dream school or the college you called your safety school, it will hurt. Read More
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