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DOING COLLEGE
Take Full Advantage of Free Standardized Testing OpportunitiesMay and June are important months for constructing college success at earlier grade levels. Most students think about standardized testing in the junior year, but...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Apr. 21, 2014There are no comments yet. 45131 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Budget Basics for New College GraduatesHere's a question I'm often asked by new or soon to be college graduates: "I am looking for a job. Can you help me figure out how much income I will need to pay...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jun. 8, 2014Last comment by Ashley, on Nov 4, 2014 at 6:01 am | 1 comment | 24610 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Finishing Strong: Colleges Can Revoke Admission OffersYou worked too hard to get into college to mess with it now. Seniors should bear in mind that their remaining high school grades can affect their new relationship...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jan. 12, 2014Last comment by Richard, on Oct 9, 2017 at 10:05 am | 2 comments | 22709 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Student Loans That Make SenseThe wide availability of student loans in the US reflects the value our nation places on access to higher education. As a college admission counselor, I have worked...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Dec. 13, 2013Last comment by webbrowan, on Mar 23, 2016 at 9:31 pm | 11 comments | 20562 Views
DOING COLLEGE
What Extracurricular Activities Will Get Me into College?As a college admission advisor, I hear this question often from parents and students alike. Sometimes students try to amass an array of activities to adorn their...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jan. 2, 2014Last comment by Cholo, on Jan 11, 2014 at 7:06 pm | 14 comments | 19881 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Should Your Sophomore Take The October PSAT? And More on Standardized Testing...In March, The College Board, the organization that administers the SAT (once known as the Scholastic Aptitude Test but now simply known as the SAT), announced plans...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Oct. 12, 2014Last comment by Tim, on Mar 4, 2015 at 6:31 am | 3 comments | 19443 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Public Ivy Schools for 2015--Going By the ?Virginia Rule?Elizabeth 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 Mar. 20, 2015Last comment by Knott005, on Oct 2, 2017 at 4:32 am | 9 comments | 18421 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Waitlisted at the UC? What You Should Know Now!Over the past week, I received many questions regarding waitlists. The first point to bear in mind is that colleges build waitlists to help the college, not the...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Apr. 16, 2012There are no comments yet. 18321 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Your Most Powerful Tool for Getting Into College--Use It Now!As a college admission advisor I give college related advice all year round. One of the most common conversations I have with families is about high school coursework—what...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Mar. 1, 2014There are no comments yet. 17896 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Understanding Early Decision in College AdmissionsEarly Decision is an application program offered by many colleges and universities that provides an early admission decision in exchange for the student's commitment...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Aug. 28, 2014Last comment by Johnny English, on Mar 4, 2015 at 6:38 am | 2 comments | 17886 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Academic Separation from College: What's Next?A Danville parent asks: My son received a letter of academic separation from the university he attended last year in New York State. He did not want to leave and...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Nov. 1, 2010There are no comments yet. 16843 Views
DOING COLLEGE
The Impact of COVID-19 on Our High School Juniors and SeniorsWithout a doubt, your life has been already impacted by the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Social distancing, self-quarantine, voluntary or mandatory school...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Mar. 25, 2020There are no comments yet. 16519 Views
DOING COLLEGE
When Adult Children Go Off to College: Keeping Your Eye on The LawDid you know that once children turn 18, parents lose the legal authority to make decisions for them? An individual who has reached the age of 18 is considered...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jul. 30, 2014There are no comments yet. 16256 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Congratulations on Getting In! Now How Long to Get Out?This time of year many high school seniors have made or are about to make the final selection of where to go to college. I am reminded of a statement made by F....
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Apr. 27, 2014There are no comments yet. 16066 Views
DOING COLLEGE
5 TopTips to Tackle The UC EssaysSeniors all over the country are busy writing their college application essays. Juniors will be doing the same task next year. Students applying to the UC are...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Aug. 6, 2012Last comment by KamranAhmed, on Jan 29, 2016 at 9:17 pm | 2 comments | 16002 Views
DOING COLLEGE
The Good College: 4 Top Schools for EngineeringThere has always been great demand for college students with engineering degrees. Engineers and, the engineering they do, serve to help all of us in our busy modern...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Mar. 5, 2016Last comment by eatandbmerrie, on Mar 7, 2016 at 10:40 pm | 3 comments | 15999 Views
DOING COLLEGE
It's Not Enough to Say You Are A Good Match for A College. Prove It!Many colleges include a prompt that asks the question "Why do you want to attend our college?" You will see this item in different forms, such as "How did you first...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Nov. 11, 2014There are no comments yet. 15872 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Join in the College CrowdWhenever you visit a college campus, especially for the first time, keep in mind that getting around is as important as looking around. You might be blown away by...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jan. 15, 2015There are no comments yet. 15867 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Jump Start The College Admission EssayDear Dr. LaScala, We enjoy reading your column. We are the parents of twin girls who will be seniors in high school this fall and both plan to apply to the UC...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jul. 26, 2011Last comment by Joseph190, on Jun 15, 2017 at 2:59 am | 1 comment | 15221 Views
DOING COLLEGE
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. 15200 Views
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