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Two College Applications Go Live!The 4th of July signals celebration, BBQs and firework displays commemorating our independence, but in the college admissions world, this week also marks the opening...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jul. 4, 2018There are no comments yet. 6306 Views
DOING COLLEGE
The Steps to Success for the College Transfer StudentA student recently wrote to me. Here is one paragraph from her email communication: “My family can’t afford to send me straight to a 4 year college....
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jul. 12, 2018There are no comments yet. 5448 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Grad School: Considerations for College StudentsPeople attend grad school for a variety of reasons. Whether you are pursuing a subject you love, seeking to advance your career, or trying something new for the...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Aug. 5, 2020There are no comments yet. 5496 Views
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Colleges are “getting back to normal” - or are they?Most colleges planned on fall 2021 being a time to return to in-person education. Yet the sudden explosion of COVID’s Delta variant has thrown these plans...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Sep. 7, 2021There are no comments yet. 5596 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. 14958 Views
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Those Pesky General Education Requirements: How to Make Them Work for You!Graduating seniors about to attend college or juniors considering which colleges to apply to should look carefully at a college’s general education (GE) requirements....
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Feb. 28, 2017There are no comments yet. 8278 Views
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So You Want to Be a Doctor?Elizabeth LaScala Ph.D. guides college, transfer and professional school applicants through the complex world of admission. Elizabeth helps students identify majors...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Mar. 26, 2016There are no comments yet. 9517 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. 15412 Views
DOING COLLEGE
An Insider's Look at College AdvisingApplying to college can be one of the most bewildering as well as rewarding experiences for high school students and their families. I thought I would start my...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Dec. 3, 2013There are no comments yet. 14316 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Grad School: Considerations for ProfessionalsPeople attend grad school for a variety of reasons. Whether you are pursuing a subject you love, seeking to advance your career, or trying something new for the...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Aug. 26, 2020There are no comments yet. 5452 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Four Reasons to Get Your MFAIf you are at the stage where you are considering an MFA, I’ll bet you’re pretty sure that you like art and are good at it. But do you need an MFA? MFA...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Oct. 12, 2021There are no comments yet. 9404 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Honors Colleges and Honors Programs: Key DifferencesHonors programs and honors colleges are ways for academically talented students to reap the rewards of a smaller liberal arts and sciences education within the context...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Feb. 25, 2021There are no comments yet. 6627 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Buyer Beware! The Ethics of College Essay WorkshopsIt is important to understand some fundamental truths about college essays. First, many parents ask me if I can help their student with ‘The College Essay.’...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Mar. 16, 2017There are no comments yet. 8957 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Trends for the Class of 2019 to ConsiderUnderstanding the reality of today’s college application process is an important element in managing expectations. One trend that we advisors have observed...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Aug. 21, 2018There are no comments yet. 6418 Views
DOING COLLEGE
COVID Increased the Importance of Diversity Essays on College Applications: Four Questions to Help You BrainstormDiversity statements are an increasingly common requirement on college, graduate and professional school applications. These questions are going to become even more...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Mar. 11, 2021There are no comments yet. 5640 Views
DOING COLLEGE
How Well Is Your High School Preparing Your Student for CollegeWe live in a state with one of the best and most selective state university systems. Seats in the freshman classes at the University of California (UC) campuses...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Mar. 16, 2018There are no comments yet. 6493 Views
DOING COLLEGE
What Exactly Is FAFSA and Why Should You Complete It?Beginning October 1st, families with college-bound students may file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be approved for Federal Direct Student...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Sep. 22, 2017There are no comments yet. 8141 Views
DOING COLLEGE
College ConversationsThe end of your child’s senior year of high school is an exciting time filled with graduation, going away parties, summer trips and lasting memories. During...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jul. 6, 2019There are no comments yet. 6314 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. 10031 Views
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COVID-19 and College Financial Viability—Will They Survive?COVID-19 related stresses are likely to hit hardest those institutions that were already weakened by existing market challenges, such as fewer state revenues earmarked...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Oct. 1, 2020There are no comments yet. 4882 Views
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