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Admitted Early Action? Congratulations! And Next StepsAs the holiday season approaches college-bound seniors, who have demonstrated enthusiasm, thoroughness and efficiency by getting their college applications in the...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Dec. 8, 2016Last comment by pleasantonweekly.com, on Dec 12, 2016 at 12:03 pm | 1 comment | 12544 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. 12535 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Same Story, Different Prompts: Common Application?s New Essay QuestionsHey Dr. LaScala, I just heard that the Common Application has revised its essay questions. What exactly does that mean for me? I am a junior at San Ramon Vally...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Feb. 20, 2013Last comment by james564, on Oct 2, 2017 at 3:33 am | 1 comment | 12503 Views
DOING COLLEGE
7 steps to success: the college transfer pathEach year I receive calls from high school seniors who want help with the transfer path. My heart skips a beat when I get this type of call, particularly when it...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Aug. 26, 2013Last comment by Miguelfeedy, on Aug 27, 2017 at 5:17 am | 2 comments | 12498 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. 12469 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. 12417 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. 12399 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. 12374 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Three Time Tested Test Prep RecommendationsBy now most families have heard that a new SAT exam will be administered for the first time in spring 2016. As test preparation providers respond to these changes...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Oct. 4, 2014Last comment by John English, on Mar 4, 2015 at 6:34 am | 1 comment | 12367 Views
DOING COLLEGE
What are the top factors colleges use to evaluate applicants?A Danville resident asks: Counselors at our high school are so busy with seniors that the younger students do not get much attention. My daughter is a junior...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Dec. 27, 2010There are no comments yet. 12326 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Early Applications Surge in College AdmissionThis is the first in a six-week series of blogs about applying to college by admission advisor Elizabeth LaScala and Teen Wire high school senior Daniel Morizono...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Dec. 6, 2009There are no comments yet. 12325 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Admitted to Your College? It's Time for A Fresh LookI would bet that the Class of 2010 seniors will be spending some time at their mailboxes and and checking email messages over the next few weeks. They will have...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Mar. 15, 2010There are no comments yet. 12236 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Amid Recession, You Still Have to Pay for CollegeIn those agonizing months between sending out college applications and waiting for those admission decisions in the spring, many high school seniors and their parents...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jan. 11, 2010Last comment by Ralph N. Shirlet, on Jan 11, 2010 at 9:56 am | 1 comment | 12225 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Tell Me More About University of California-MercedLocated near Yosemite National Park in the San Joaquin Valley, two hours from San Francisco, UC-Merced is the smallest and newest campus in the University of California...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jan. 14, 2020Last comment by jamie anderson, on Mar 21, 2020 at 1:54 am | 20 comments | 12208 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Does test preparation really help in college admission?An Alamo resident asks: I don't mind spending money if it's well spent. What are the benefits of test prep? Does it work and how much do test scores count in...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Oct. 4, 2010There are no comments yet. 12170 Views
DOING COLLEGE
7 Steps to Successful College Admissions Transfer: Part IIEach year I receive calls from high school seniors who want help with the transfer path. Although I have been an advisor for years, my heart still skips a beat...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jun. 23, 2010There are no comments yet. 12145 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Don't Let A College Education Bury You in Debt!It has been wisely noted that money rarely goes to those who need it most, but rather it winds up in the hands of those individuals who best understand the process...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Aug. 9, 2010There are no comments yet. 12118 Views
DOING COLLEGE
The Top 10 Factors that Get You into CollegeThe single, most common question I hear as a college advisor is some version of the question "What does it take to get into a selective college?" Here are my selections...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on May. 14, 2012There are no comments yet. 12063 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. 11964 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. 11950 Views
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