JLV College CounselingAsk These Financial Aid Questions Before Committing to a College
When you receive your financial aid award from the college or colleges you want to attend, you may want to send in your enrollment deposit right away. However, do you have the answers to all of your financial questions? Probably not. While some colleges do an amazing job of including answers to most frequently asked questions, many colleges do not include this information with their financial aid award letters. Before committing to any college, make sure you have the answers to the following 18 questions related to financial aid so you can make the best financial decision for you and your family. Read More
Strategies for ADHD Students to Improve Writing Skills
According to The American Psychiatric Association (APA), more than 5% of children in the United States have ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The National Survey of Children’s Health has found that approximately 9.4% of children aged 2-17, that is, around 6.1 million, had been diagnosed with ADHD since 2016. The percent of children receiving medical treatment is considered to be about 5.2% of the total of 9.4%. Read More
7 Helpful Apps All College Students Should Know
It is nearly impossible to imagine how navigating life in the 21st century works without smartphones. Pretty much every student uses this tool out of necessity, but we all know that its utility transcends matters of use – it is an integral part of a modern lifestyle. As such, smartphones and other portable devices are double-edged swords. As tools for contact, organization, scheduling, and information, they are invaluable, and yet they can also present sources of endless distraction. If college students strive to use smartphones to their own advantage, they should become familiar with helpful apps that can improve their academic performance. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – March 23, 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.
How to Save Money and Earn Credits with CLEP Exams
It’s no secret that higher education is expensive. In the United States, the average cost per credit hour is $594, which means that a three credit class will run you, on average, $1,782. For many students, cutting college costs is an important factor of planning for higher education, and one underutilized method of earning credits at a huge discount is by taking CLEP Exams. Read More
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