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DOING COLLEGE

The Year of the Wait List in College Admissions

A 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, 2011
There are no comments yet. 11071 Views

DOING COLLEGE

The Game Plan for the College-Bound Athlelte

Dear Dr. LaScala, I am trying to convince my parents to find a colege advisor to help me deal with the whole college admission stuff. I'm a pretty high level...

Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Oct. 15, 2012
There are no comments yet. 11048 Views

DOING COLLEGE

Is It Too Early to Prepare for College?

A San Ramon Reader asks Dr. LaScala: Are there advantages to starting college advising before beginning high school? My son is quite focused and driven; we aren't...

Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jun. 17, 2013
There are no comments yet. 10985 Views

DOING COLLEGE

NEW College Programs and Majors 2010-2011

Dear 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, 2011
There are no comments yet. 10983 Views

DOING COLLEGE

We Are Losing Our Minds

We Are Losing Our Minds: A Mass Exodus of California Students By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD Once upon a time, California public schools ranked nationally as among...

Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Aug. 20, 2012
There are no comments yet. 10980 Views

DOING COLLEGE

What exactly is a meaningful summer?

A student from Danville asks: I keep hearing counselors talk about students having meaningful summers. Well, what exactly does that mean and what are some good...

Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Apr. 19, 2013
There are no comments yet. 10961 Views

DOING COLLEGE

Graduate School Admissions: Finding the Right Graduate Program for You

Dear 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, 2011
There are no comments yet. 10959 Views

DOING COLLEGE

Use Facebook to Up Your Chances of College Admisison

A 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, 2011
There are no comments yet. 10939 Views

DOING COLLEGE

7 Steps to Success: The College Transfer Path

Each 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 Mar. 5, 2013
There are no comments yet. 10930 Views

DOING COLLEGE

3 Great Ways to Showcase Your Strengths on College Applications!

Gone are the days when you had to rely solely on great essays and interviews to showcase your many talents and strengths! Colleges are making it easier for students...

Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Oct. 19, 2017
There are no comments yet. 10928 Views

DOING COLLEGE

When Students Consider Non-Portfolio Design Schools

It is not unusual to find schools, even some very good ones that will admit students with no technical skills to programs in areas such as architecture, fashion...

Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jul. 1, 2015
Last comment by pleasantonweekly.com, on Feb 3, 2017 at 10:24 am | 2 comments | 10926 Views

DOING COLLEGE

The Waiting Game Begins for College Admissions

Hurry Up and Wait: What to Do After the College Applications Are Sent Somehow the admission frenzy has managed to scare our kids—even those at the top of...

Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jan. 8, 2013
Last comment by Judi, on Jan 9, 2013 at 2:28 pm | 2 comments | 10906 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, 2012
There are no comments yet. 10898 Views

DOING COLLEGE

Keep on Track for the Community College Transfer Path

Dear 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, 2012
There are no comments yet. 10893 Views

DOING COLLEGE

Some Unexpected College Costs

The cost of a college education these days is soaring and out of pocket expenses for families range from costly to obscenely expensive. After accounting for tuition...

Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jul. 29, 2013
There are no comments yet. 10881 Views

DOING COLLEGE

College Applications Go Over The Limit!

A Reader Asks: Hi Dr. LaScala, There is a 1,000 character limit on the Common Application for the short response. How much wiggle room is there? I have...

Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Oct. 8, 2012
There are no comments yet. 10841 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, 2011
There are no comments yet. 10816 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, 2011
There are no comments yet. 10799 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, 2012
There are no comments yet. 10789 Views

DOING COLLEGE

So You Are Planning on a Career in Law? Read on!

Different colleges offer different programs and services to help undergraduate students prepare for admission to law school and to find internships and other opportunities...

Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on May. 24, 2016
There are no comments yet. 10789 Views
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