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When Parents and Students Disagree About CollegeWaiting until college results are in to deal with differences of opinion between students and their parents about what college to attend is not wise. When the college...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jul. 1, 2013There are no comments yet. 14815 Views
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Thanksgiving Transfer Fever!Thanksgiving is a time filled with family, turkey, football, and in many houses newly returned freshmen. After they've cleared the cupboards, lounged on the couches...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Nov. 25, 2014Last comment by John, on Mar 4, 2015 at 6:27 am | 1 comment | 14146 Views
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The Ethics of Writing College Application EssaysUnderstanding some fundamentals about the essays colleges ask students to submit with their applications can help you make more informed decisions about getting...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jul. 6, 2015Last comment by Conservator, on Jul 13, 2015 at 9:36 am | 1 comment | 13890 Views
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Can You Get a Job with That?In his presentation "Can You Get a Job with That?" Stuart Nachbar, noted education writer and college counselor states "A good school does good by...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jan. 31, 2015Last comment by GothBeer, on Apr 22, 2015 at 5:58 am | 3 comments | 13700 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Getting Organized for Your Senior YearTimes have changed and getting into college is much different than it was even five years ago. Selecting a college is a big decision, and both public and private...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on May. 10, 2010There are no comments yet. 13611 Views
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Parents! Read This if Your Child Is Applying to CollegeYou have no doubt heard of parents who stop working after having a child or reduce their hours at the office to support a teen that is having trouble in high school....
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Dec. 21, 2009Last comment by Ralph N. Shirlet, on Dec 21, 2009 at 1:45 pm | 1 comment | 13590 Views
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College Admission and Score Choice: What You Must KnowHollie took her SAT exam in the spring of her junior year in high school and performed poorly. She prepared over the summer and tested again in the fall of her...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Dec. 28, 2009There are no comments yet. 13496 Views
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The Little Word That Means A Lot in College AdmissionsMany parents are surprised to discover that unless their child is failing and placed on academic probation they will not hear from the student's college or university....
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jun. 3, 2013There are no comments yet. 13466 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Disappointing News about College Admissions? Read On!Now that acceptances, rejections and waitlist notifications have arrived, some seniors are not too happy with their admission results. Want to try again? That's...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Apr. 3, 2013There are no comments yet. 13371 Views
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Early Test Preparation Can Hurt College AdmissionA grandmother asks: Is it my imagination or is the college application process starting earlier each year? I have nine grandchildren and four of them are in high...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Oct. 18, 2010There are no comments yet. 13143 Views
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Hurry Up and Wait: What to Do After the College Applications Are SentAs the parent of three daughters who are all at different stages in their lives, I can tell you first hand that life does not begin with an acceptance letter from...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jan. 4, 2010There are no comments yet. 13103 Views
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Taking SAT Subject Tests: Greater Flexibility or More MurkinessElizabeth LaScala Ph.D. guides college, transfer and graduate school applicants through the complex world of admission. Elizabeth helps students identify majors...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Apr. 27, 2015Last comment by Charles Kipkorir, on Jul 28, 2015 at 3:04 pm | 2 comments | 13060 Views
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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. 12916 Views
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Quick! Show Me the Money--the CSS ProfileTiming is critical. For high school seniors who plan to request financial aid, now is the time to determine the forms required at each college on your list. You...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Sep. 30, 2013Last comment by Alec, on Oct 12, 2013 at 2:15 am | 1 comment | 12754 Views
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Denied College Admission? Should You Appeal?Paul was denied admission to a private college that he, his parents, and high school counselor all had agreed matched his interests and academic profile. The question...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Dec. 8, 2017Last comment by Marisa, on Dec 11, 2017 at 3:37 am | 2 comments | 12714 Views
DOING COLLEGE
The Truth About The College EssayIn August the 2012-13 edition of the Common Application was released. At the same time or soon after, many schools released updated supplements, several of which...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Sep. 27, 2012Last comment by BrentTaylor, on Mar 4, 2015 at 3:45 am | 1 comment | 12592 Views
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Common Application Can Streamline College AdmissionsQuestion: I keep hearing about the Common Application? What is it and why is it important? ~Danville resident Dr. LaScala responds: The Common Application (www.commonapp.org)...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Sep. 6, 2010There are no comments yet. 12508 Views
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My Guide to Good College Communications ProgramsCareers in digital, print and broadcast journalism, advertising and public relations are among the most desired by college students. However, early success in these...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jun. 5, 2016Last comment by rakesh23, on Apr 10, 2017 at 9:49 pm | 5 comments | 12436 Views
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You Want to Go to Our College? Prove It!For many students, applying to college is burdened by an exaggerated emphasis on "getting in." This neglects some basic research that should precede the application...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Dec. 14, 2009Last comment by JJ@Manor, on Dec 15, 2009 at 1:22 pm | 1 comment | 12412 Views
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The College Mystique: An Inside Look at College AdvisingThe College Mystique: An Inside Look at College Advising By Elizabeth LaScala, Ph.D. Applying to college can be one of the most bewildering as well as rewarding...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Nov. 16, 2009There are no comments yet. 12355 Views
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