JLV College CounselingMay 2019 DoSomething Scholarships
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 campaigns from DoSomething that are accepting entries in May. Read More
Book Ideas for Students Heading to College in the Fall
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If you just graduated high school (or will be graduating soon), you probably have a lot of questions. You’re probably excited but also nervous about all of the unknowns. It’s hard to know what to expect because college will be so different than high school. Luckily there are a lot of great books out there that can give you tips, tricks, and information on college life. So, if you’re a student heading to college in the fall or someone looking to give a gift to a new high school graduate, there are a lot of great options to consider. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – April 27, 2019
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.
Health and Wellness Tips for College Students
Many students deal with stress before they enroll in college, but this feeling doesn’t go away once they start studying. During their preparation for college, they need to take care of their immune system, as well as their dieting regime. If you’re preparing for college at the moment as well, you too need to use the period to make sure your lifestyle is as healthy as it can be, and create some habits that will help you stay just as healthy during college. How you start your college career will determine your career and your academic success, so try to boost it as much as you can, both mentally and physically, in order to stay on top of every task. Make sure your routine is set before your classes start because it’s going to be harder to reach success once your busy schedule takes control of your life. Read More
Pros and Cons of Summer College Visits
Many college experts will advise you to not visit colleges during the summer. They will say you can’t get the full college experience. However, sometimes summer is the only time you can visit colleges. While the experts are right when they say summer college visits will be different than visits during the busy academic year, summer college visits can still be beneficial and well worth the trip. There are pros and cons to visiting colleges during the summer. The pros are great and luckily some of those cons don’t have to be cons if you plan in advance. Read More
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