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DOING COLLEGE
Enjoy summer and still keep your child on track for college admissionDear Dr. LaScala, My son is entering high school in the fall. I have an older daughter who is already in college and I know how much money it costs and how competitive...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jul. 11, 2011There are no comments yet. 10571 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Adding Sports to the College Admission GameHello Dr. LaScala, My son might want to continue to swim in college. He will be a sophomore this year and we want to get on track early and avoid making mistakes....
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Aug. 8, 2011There are no comments yet. 12075 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Beyond the Right Fit in College AdmissionsDear Dr. LaScala, We always hear about colleges being the "right fit" or a "good match" for a student. What are specific and concrete ways we can help our son...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Aug. 22, 2011There are no comments yet. 11656 Views
DOING COLLEGE
How Do Colleges Actually Evaluate Applicants?Dr. LaScala, Is there any type of objective system that colleges use to discern what students they will accept? They receive so many applications, they must use...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Sep. 6, 2011There are no comments yet. 12203 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Acing the College Admissions InterviewHi Dr. LaScala, What are your pointers on how to do well in the college admissions interview? Thanks, ~Senior Getting Ready for College Interviews Dear...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Oct. 3, 2011There are no comments yet. 11586 Views
DOING COLLEGE
What's A College Degree Really Worth?Dear Dr. LaScala: What are the best majors to pursue in terms of job opportunities and earnings? There seems to be much unemployment or underemployment among...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Oct. 17, 2011There are no comments yet. 10784 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Avoid the Top Online College Application Mistakes!Dear Elizabeth, My daughter is a senior and is preparing her college applications. I guess that a lot of this gets done online now. I'm fairly computer literate,...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Oct. 31, 2011There are no comments yet. 12048 Views
DOING COLLEGE
What Activiites Really Count on College Applications?Dear Dr. LaScala, Our son has just started high school and we are wondering about extracurricular activities. How much do they really count on the college application...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Nov. 14, 2011There are no comments yet. 11049 Views
DOING COLLEGE
What's Wrong with The Best Fit College?Hello Dr. LaScala: My oldest child thought there was something wrong with her because she never felt the magic of finding the "right fit" college. She attended...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Nov. 28, 2011There are no comments yet. 10768 Views
DOING COLLEGE
What Every Engineering Applicant Should KnowDear Dr. LaScala, I am serious about studying engineering in college. How can I start to build a strong college application now, while I still have time to take...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Dec. 12, 2011There are no comments yet. 11106 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Hurry Up and Wait for College Admissions!Dear Dr. LaScala, All of my son's college applications now are submitted. He is on tenterhooks about the outcome of his applications, and I have to admit to...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Dec. 26, 2011There are no comments yet. 10512 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Are Early College Applications Right for Me?Hi Dr. LaScala, I am a junior at San Ramon High and I want to ask you about early admission. It seems confusing, but next year I know I will need to decide if...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jan. 9, 2012There are no comments yet. 10872 Views
DOING COLLEGE
College Admissons: Apply Early to Secure the Best Financial Aid PackageDr. LaScala, We read your column all the time on Tuesdays and find your advice helpful. Can you give us some guidance about financial aid? We hear that it may...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jan. 23, 2012There are no comments yet. 10462 Views
DOING COLLEGE
PLAN or ACT Tests? What Are They and When Do You Take Them?Dear Dr. LaScala, What is the PLAN test? My daughter's high school offers it to sophomores in the fall. And how does it relate to the ACT? Thanks, John...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Feb. 6, 2012There are no comments yet. 10750 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Keep on Track for the Community College Transfer PathDear Dr. LaScala: My family can't afford to send me straight to a 4 year college. My dream is to attend a community college and transfer to UC San Diego. I'm...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Feb. 20, 2012There are no comments yet. 10860 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Six Great Reasons to Use a College Admissions ConsultantDear Dr. LaScala, I am frustrated by the lack of attention my junior in high school is getting (or rather not getting) about college and career advice. Should...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Mar. 5, 2012There are no comments yet. 10714 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Waitlisted at the UC? What You Should Know Now!Over the past week, I received many questions regarding waitlists. The first point to bear in mind is that colleges build waitlists to help the college, not the...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Apr. 16, 2012There are no comments yet. 17964 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Smart College Financial Aid StrategiesDear Dr. LaScala: My son is a high school sophomore and the gap between what we can pay and what a college education costs has widened. He has good grades so we...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Apr. 25, 2012There are no comments yet. 11155 Views
DOING COLLEGE
The Up and Down Sides to AP CourseworkA student asks Dr. LaScala: Will AP coursework help me get into college and will these courses get me through college faster? Alex Dear Alex, Depending...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on May. 26, 2012There are no comments yet. 11362 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Be Yourself When You Write College EssaysA Reader Writes: Dear Dr. LaScala, Our family reads your articles all the time. There is so much written about the college essay, we would like your thoughts...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jun. 12, 2012There are no comments yet. 11409 Views
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