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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. 14221 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Getting Organized for Your Junior Year in High SchoolTimes have changed and getting into college is much different than it was even five years ago. Selecting a college is a big decision, and both public and private...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Aug. 28, 2015There are no comments yet. 9029 Views
DOING COLLEGE
When Student Loans Make SenseElizabeth LaScala Ph.D. guides families through the complex world of college and graduate school admissions. She helps students identify majors and career paths,...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Dec. 27, 2015There are no comments yet. 9436 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Colleges You Ought to KnowAs a college advisor, families often ask me "What makes a college a good college?" Sometimes it’s a school that has a familiar name. But often times...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Feb. 7, 2016There are no comments yet. 9313 Views
DOING COLLEGE
The Four Must Dos on College Campus VisitsAmong the most exciting parts of the college search, and certainly one of the most important, is the campus visit. There is no better way to find out if a college...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Feb. 21, 2016There are no comments yet. 9788 Views
DOING COLLEGE
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. 8714 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Selecting the Right College Essay WorkshopUnderstanding some fundamentals about the essays colleges ask students to submit with their applications can help you make more informed decisions about getting...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Apr. 18, 2016There are no comments yet. 8900 Views
ART SPACE
Proto-trAction PaintingI (John) paint with bikes, scooters, skates, and other wheeled conveyances. I count Jackson Pollock as a primary influence. Pollock was the avatar of Action Painting,...
Original post made by John A. Barry and Bill Carmel on Mar. 7, 2018There are no comments yet. 3392 Views
DOING COLLEGE
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. 7454 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. 8103 Views
ART SPACE
FireBy John A. Barry I’m very late in getting this written, but you still have a chance to visit No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man, at the Oakland...
Original post made by John A. Barry and Bill Carmel on Jan. 20, 2020There are no comments yet. 3152 Views
DOING COLLEGE
What You Need to Do Before Your Child Goes to CollegeDid 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. 25, 2017There are no comments yet. 6451 Views
ART SPACE
Art Al FrescoBy John A. Barry Danville’s public information officer recently posted this: Hearing about so many great ways that people are getting creative while...
Original post made by John A. Barry and Bill Carmel on Mar. 24, 2020There are no comments yet. 2629 Views
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T’s for YouBy John A. Barry What to do if you have 25 medium and large white crew-neck T-shirts, two wheelchairs, a BMX bike, a large quantity of acrylic paint, and...
Original post made by John A. Barry and Bill Carmel on Aug. 12, 2020There are no comments yet. 2389 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. 7318 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, 2017There are no comments yet. 9359 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Why Our College? – How to Tackle the Toughest College EssayIn October of 2016 President Barrack Obama issued a proclamation deeming November National College Application Month He might have been dealing with one application...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Nov. 22, 2017There are no comments yet. 5984 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. 5837 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Is A Post Baccalaureate Program Right for You?Over the last decade there has been a surge of college students who major in the sciences in the hopes of applying to medical or dental school. To be successful,...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Apr. 26, 2018There are no comments yet. 8043 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Tell Me More about UC-UrvineWelcome to the third in a series of articles about the University of California system. For the sake of fairness, going alphabetically, the first article was all...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jun. 26, 2018There are no comments yet. 5619 Views
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