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DOING COLLEGE
Does Applying to More Get You Through the Door? Why More Is Not Better in College Admissions“If 10% of applicants are accepted to the most selective schools to which I apply, doesn’t that mean I will have a better than 1 in 10 chance of getting...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jul. 21, 2016Last comment by rosalindr, on Jul 22, 2016 at 7:40 pm | 1 comment | 11034 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Get Going on Your College Applications Now!A San Ramon resident asks: Hi Elizabeth! I hate to get you involved in a dispute, but my husband and I need an expert's advice. Our son thinks he should...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jul. 9, 2012There are no comments yet. 11000 Views
DOING COLLEGE
When Student Loans Make SenseElizabeth LaScala Ph.D. guides families through the complex world of college and graduate school admissions. She helps students identify majors and career paths,...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Dec. 27, 2015There are no comments yet. 11000 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. 10998 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Save Fast Cash on College CostsSo you are headed off to college in the fall and you have about a million things to do. There are activities to attend, decisions to make and forms to complete....
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on May. 6, 2013There are no comments yet. 10991 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. 10940 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. 10922 Views
DOING COLLEGE
The Controversy over College CostsOne article decries runaway college tuition and rising student debt, placing blame squarely on shoulders of colleges. Writers of these articles believe that colleges...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Mar. 17, 2013There are no comments yet. 10916 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Trends for the Class of 2022 to ConsiderUnderstanding the reality of today’s college application process is an important element in managing expectations. For instance, the notion that great grades...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on May. 18, 2021There are no comments yet. 10907 Views
DOING COLLEGE
What DO I Bring to College Next Fall?Most seniors and their parents by now know a great deal about the work and stress of college admissions: visiting schools, taking standardized tests, filling out...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on May. 20, 2013There are no comments yet. 10897 Views
DOING COLLEGE
The Secret Sauce in College AdmissionsIt is true that showing your interest in a college can be a tip factor in getting that acceptance letter. Visiting your colleges, writing to ask intelligient...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Nov. 12, 2012Last comment by Judi, on Nov 15, 2012 at 7:26 am | 1 comment | 10879 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Is Resistance Futile? Avoiding Serious Misconceptions in College AdmissionsWidespread misconceptions flourish in the college admissions world, providing advantages to colleges but often hurting applicants and their families. You can resist...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Dec. 3, 2012There are no comments yet. 10868 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. 10848 Views
DOING COLLEGE
The Impact of COVID-19 on College AdmissionsIn these unprecedented times, the concerns of high school juniors (Class of 2021) and their families have revolved around how COVID-19 will impact the college admissions...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Apr. 30, 2020There are no comments yet. 10837 Views
DOING COLLEGE
How to respond to the most important question colleges ask?Dear Elizabeth LaScala: I hear the supplements of the college applications ask many questions that are tough to answer. Can you help me out with how to write essays...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jun. 26, 2012There are no comments yet. 10833 Views
DOING COLLEGE
'Tis the Season for Financial Aid in College Admissions!It's the time of year for college-bound students and their families to prepare for the financial aid season. The online FAFSA becomes available to fill out this...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Dec. 26, 2012There are no comments yet. 10820 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Doing College Launches New Website!Hello Readers! I am pleased to announce my new website is launched. Please visit Doing College and Beyond at www.doingcollege.com. Meanwhile, here is an October...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Sep. 30, 2011There are no comments yet. 10814 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. 10801 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. 10744 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Colleges You Ought to KnowAs a college advisor, families often ask me "What makes a college a good college?" Sometimes it’s a school that has a familiar name. But often times...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Feb. 7, 2016There are no comments yet. 10712 Views
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