JLV College CounselingStrategies 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
May 2019 Scholarships
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 May 2019 due dates. Check out the full list of May Scholarships – there are currently over 200 scholarships on the list! More scholarships will be added as they become available.
Only brief information about each scholarship is listed. Therefore, students are encouraged to visit the scholarship websites to get further details about eligibility and requirements. Read More
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