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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. 12195 Views
DOING COLLEGE
What Seniors Must Know Before They Make Their College ChoiceSpring break is over and thanks to the COVID-19 crisis, you have had plenty of time to wait, wonder and worry about your college options for next fall. Now is the...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Apr. 21, 2020There are no comments yet. 6107 Views
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Colleges want to know why you are applying. Here's how to respond to this important question!Question: I am having trouble with a question that it seems all the private colleges on my list ask: "Why do you want to attend our college?" What are the colleges...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Sep. 19, 2010There are no comments yet. 11260 Views
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Financing Art SchoolJust like an undergraduate degree, postgraduate degrees come at a cost. Here, I’ll talk about some ways to finance your
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Nov. 4, 2021There are no comments yet. 5307 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. 11598 Views
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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. 8326 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. 12835 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. 17284 Views
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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 Nov. 23, 2022There are no comments yet. 2008 Views
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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. 15769 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. 12602 Views
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Making Personal Contacts in College AdmissionA reader asks: I read with interest your last column about college admission. However, I am not certain how one contacts a college prior to sending the application....
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Nov. 29, 2010There are no comments yet. 11129 Views
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?Tis the Season for Financial Aid !It's the time to prepare for the financial aid season because the online FAFSA becomes available to fill out this January 1st 2011. Since many colleges award federal...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Dec. 13, 2010There are no comments yet. 11333 Views
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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. 11668 Views
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University of California Drops SAT Subject Test RequirementQuestion: I enjoy your responses to readers' questions and look for your column on Tuesdays. I've just heard that there are changes in the SAT Subject Test requirements...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jan. 10, 2011There are no comments yet. 11190 Views
DOING COLLEGE
NEW College Programs and Majors 2010-2011Dear 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, 2011There are no comments yet. 10674 Views
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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. 6512 Views
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Take the Stress Out of College Admissions by Taking Charge Now!Many of us can recall the days when students applied to one, or perhaps two or three colleges, got accepted to their first choice school, and were done. Today, when...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Feb. 7, 2011There are no comments yet. 10944 Views
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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. 11769 Views
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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. 11887 Views
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