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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. 17617 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 | 19612 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Quick! Show Me the Money--the CSS ProfileTiming is critical. For high school seniors who plan to request financial aid, now is the time to determine the forms required at each college on your list. You...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Sep. 30, 2013Last comment by Alec, on Oct 12, 2013 at 2:15 am | 1 comment | 12756 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Some Unexpected College CostsThe 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, 2013There are no comments yet. 10882 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Jump Start The College ApplicationThe Common Application is used by 488 member colleges to streamline the college application process. These colleges represent 46 US states...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jul. 15, 2013There are no comments yet. 11097 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. 14817 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, 2013There are no comments yet. 10986 Views
DOING COLLEGE
The Little Word That Means A Lot in College AdmissionsMany parents are surprised to discover that unless their child is failing and placed on academic probation they will not hear from the student's college or university....
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jun. 3, 2013There are no comments yet. 13467 Views
DOING COLLEGE
What DO I Bring to College Next Fall?Most seniors and their parents by now know a great deal about the work and stress of college admissions: visiting schools, taking standardized tests, filling out...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on May. 20, 2013There are no comments yet. 10676 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Save Fast Cash on College CostsSo you are headed off to college in the fall and you have about a million things to do. There are activities to attend, decisions to make and forms to complete....
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on May. 6, 2013There are no comments yet. 10743 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, 2013There are no comments yet. 10963 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Disappointing News about College Admissions? Read On!Now that acceptances, rejections and waitlist notifications have arrived, some seniors are not too happy with their admission results. Want to try again? That's...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Apr. 3, 2013There are no comments yet. 13372 Views
DOING COLLEGE
The Controversy over College CostsOne article decries runaway college tuition and rising student debt, placing blame squarely on shoulders of colleges. Writers of these articles believe that colleges...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Mar. 17, 2013There are no comments yet. 10645 Views
DOING COLLEGE
7 Steps to Success: The College Transfer PathEach 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, 2013There are no comments yet. 10931 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Finding What Fits in College AdmissionsAs seniors start their final stretch in high school, juniors are just gearing up for college admissions. A question I hear frequently is "How do I put together...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jan. 21, 2013There are no comments yet. 10323 Views
DOING COLLEGE
The Waiting Game Begins for College AdmissionsHurry 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, 2013Last comment by Judi, on Jan 9, 2013 at 2:28 pm | 2 comments | 10908 Views
DOING COLLEGE
'Tis the Season for Financial Aid in College Admissions!It's the time of year for college-bound students and their families to prepare for the financial aid season. The online FAFSA becomes available to fill out this...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Dec. 26, 2012There are no comments yet. 10549 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Is Resistance Futile? Avoiding Serious Misconceptions in College AdmissionsWidespread misconceptions flourish in the college admissions world, providing advantages to colleges but often hurting applicants and their families. You can resist...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Dec. 3, 2012There are no comments yet. 10633 Views
DOING COLLEGE
The Secret Sauce in College AdmissionsIt is true that showing your interest in a college can be a tip factor in getting that acceptance letter. Visiting your colleges, writing to ask intelligient...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Nov. 12, 2012Last comment by Judi, on Nov 15, 2012 at 7:26 am | 1 comment | 10614 Views
DOING COLLEGE
The Game Plan for the College-Bound AthlelteDear 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, 2012There are no comments yet. 11049 Views
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