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DOING COLLEGE
Secrets of the College Application ProcessA resident asks: I have read your articles for some time and have enjoyed them. They are always informative and interesting. I have one son in college and another...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Nov. 15, 2010There are no comments yet. 12614 Views
DOING COLLEGE
?Tis the Season for Financial Aid !It's the time to prepare for the financial aid season because the online FAFSA becomes available to fill out this January 1st 2011. Since many colleges award federal...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Dec. 13, 2010There are no comments yet. 11345 Views
DOING COLLEGE
University of California Drops SAT Subject Test RequirementQuestion: I enjoy your responses to readers' questions and look for your column on Tuesdays. I've just heard that there are changes in the SAT Subject Test requirements...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jan. 10, 2011There are no comments yet. 11205 Views
DOING COLLEGE
NEW College Programs and Majors 2010-2011Dear Dr. LaScala: I am a junior at Monte Vista High School in Danville. My parents often show me your articles and I have a question for you. I am just beginning...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jan. 24, 2011There are no comments yet. 10689 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Take the Stress Out of College Admissions by Taking Charge Now!Many of us can recall the days when students applied to one, or perhaps two or three colleges, got accepted to their first choice school, and were done. Today, when...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Feb. 7, 2011There are no comments yet. 10962 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Teens Tyrannized by College Admissions PressureA reader writes: I am worried about the stress levels at our high school campus and the effect it is having on my daughter. She is a junior and is quite anxious...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Feb. 21, 2011There are no comments yet. 11783 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Dramatic Shift in the Way University of California Evaluates Our StudentsThe University of California announced major policy and admission requirement changes for students applying next year. These modifications should not change the...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Mar. 8, 2011There are no comments yet. 11900 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Waitlists at the University of California! Say WHAT?A Danville student asks: I just heard that the UC is using waitlists this year. Is that true? What should I do if I am wait-listed at my first choice UC? Since...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Mar. 21, 2011There are no comments yet. 11173 Views
DOING COLLEGE
California College Admisions: One Stop Shopping!Dear Dr. LaScala, We are just starting the college search and we are hoping it will be easy since my son wants to stay in California. Is there a way to research...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Apr. 4, 2011There are no comments yet. 10469 Views
DOING COLLEGE
The Year of the Wait List in College AdmissionsA reader asks: My daughter was accepted at a number of good colleges, but she was wait-listed at her top choice. We've heard that being on a wait-list is like...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Apr. 18, 2011There are no comments yet. 10779 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Use Facebook to Up Your Chances of College AdmisisonA reader asks Dr. LaScala: How much of a role does social networking play in college admissions? Do colleges really have the time to inspect the content of a student's...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on May. 2, 2011There are no comments yet. 10660 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Exactly What Is A Meaningful Summer in College Admissions?A Danville resident asks: What exactly is a "meaningful" summer? I have heard this phrase so often, but without any real details. What should high school age...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on May. 16, 2011There are no comments yet. 11396 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Will You Miss Out on Teacher Recommendations for College Admissions?Hello Dr. LaScala, My daughter is just finishing her junior year and some of her friends are already asking their teachers for letters of recommendation, especially...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on May. 30, 2011There are no comments yet. 10365 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Graduate School Admissions: Finding the Right Graduate Program for YouDear Dr. LaScala: You write a great deal about college admissions, so I wondered what you could tell me about graduate school admissions. I just finished my...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jun. 13, 2011There are no comments yet. 10659 Views
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. 10302 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. 11818 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. 11382 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. 11903 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. 11319 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. 10534 Views
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