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 student. They... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Doing College, a resident of another community, on Apr 16, 2012 at 8:20 am
DOING COLLEGE Six Great Reasons to Use a College Admissions Consultant Dear Dr. LaScala,
I am frustrated by the lack of attention my junior in high school is getting (or rather not getting) about college and career advice. Should I be looking... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Doing College, a resident of another community, on Mar 5, 2012 at 6:35 pm
DOING COLLEGE Keep on Track for the Community College Transfer Path Dear Dr. LaScala:
My family can't afford to send me straight to a 4 year college. My dream is to attend a community college and transfer to UC San Diego. I'm adopted and ha... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Doing College, a resident of another community, on Feb 20, 2012 at 6:40 pm
DOING COLLEGE PLAN or ACT Tests? What Are They and When Do You Take Them? Dear Dr. LaScala,
What is the PLAN test? My daughter's high school offers it to sophomores in the fall. And how does it relate to the ACT?
Thanks,
John B.
Dear Joh... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Doing College, a resident of another community, on Feb 6, 2012 at 6:33 pm
DOING COLLEGE College Admissons: Apply Early to Secure the Best Financial Aid Package Dr. LaScala,
We read your column all the time on Tuesdays and find your advice helpful. Can you give us some guidance about financial aid? We hear that it may not be wort... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Doing College, a resident of another community, on Jan 23, 2012 at 5:08 pm
DOING COLLEGE Are Early College Applications Right for Me? Hi Dr. LaScala,
I am a junior at San Ramon High and I want to ask you about early admission. It seems confusing, but next year I know I will need to decide if this is righ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Doing College, a resident of another community, on Jan 9, 2012 at 5:44 pm
DOING COLLEGE Hurry Up and Wait for College Admissions! Dear Dr. LaScala,
All of my son’s college applications now are submitted. He is on tenterhooks about the outcome of his applications, and I have to admit to some trepidat... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Doing College, a resident of another community, on Dec 26, 2011 at 4:59 pm
DOING COLLEGE What Every Engineering Applicant Should Know Dear Dr. LaScala,
I am serious about studying engineering in college. How can I start to build a strong college application now, while I still have time to take the right ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Doing College, a resident of another community, on Dec 12, 2011 at 7:36 pm
DOING COLLEGE What's Wrong with The Best Fit College? Hello Dr. LaScala:
My oldest child thought there was something wrong with her because she never felt the magic of finding the "right fit" college. She attended a good uni... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Doing College, a resident of another community, on Nov 28, 2011 at 5:30 pm
DOING COLLEGE What Activiites Really Count on College Applications? Dear Dr. LaScala,
Our son has just started high school and we are wondering about extracurricular activities. How much do they really count on the college application and ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Doing College, a resident of another community, on Nov 14, 2011 at 4:20 pm
DOING COLLEGE Avoid the Top Online College Application Mistakes! Dear Elizabeth,
My daughter is a senior and is preparing her college applications. I guess that a lot of this gets done online now. I’m fairly computer literate, but we a... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Doing College, a resident of another community, on Oct 31, 2011 at 5:12 pm
DOING COLLEGE What's A College Degree Really Worth? Dear Dr. LaScala:
What are the best majors to pursue in terms of job opportunities and earnings? There seems to be much unemployment or underemployment among young people ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Doing College, a resident of another community, on Oct 17, 2011 at 5:03 pm
DOING COLLEGE Acing the College Admissions Interview Hi Dr. LaScala,
What are your pointers on how to do well in the college admissions interview?
Thanks,
~Senior Getting Ready for College Interviews
Dear Getting Ready... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Doing College, a resident of another community, on Oct 3, 2011 at 5:09 pm
DOING COLLEGE Doing College Launches New Website! Hello Readers!
I am pleased to announce my new website is launched. Please visit Doing College and Beyond at www.doingcollege.com. Meanwhile, here is an October Calendar f... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Doing College, a resident of another community, on Sep 30, 2011 at 1:42 pm
DOING COLLEGE How Do Colleges Actually Evaluate Applicants? Dr. LaScala, Is there any type of objective system that colleges use to discern what students they will accept? They receive so many applications, they must use some decision-... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on Sep 6, 2011 at 8:51 am
DOING COLLEGE Beyond the Right Fit in College Admissions Dear Dr. LaScala,
We always hear about colleges being the “right fit” or a “good match” for a student. What are specific and concrete ways we can help our son (and us) fig... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on Aug 22, 2011 at 6:06 pm
DOING COLLEGE Adding Sports to the College Admission Game Hello Dr. LaScala,
My son might want to continue to swim in college. He will be a sophomore this year and we want to get on track early and avoid making mistakes. I know s... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on Aug 8, 2011 at 1:18 pm
DOING COLLEGE Jump Start The College Admission Essay Dear 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 system. Our... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on Jul 26, 2011 at 4:18 pm
DOING COLLEGE Enjoy summer and still keep your child on track for college admission Dear Dr. LaScala,
My son is entering high school in the fall. I have an older daughter who is already in college and I know how much money it costs and how competitive it ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on Jul 11, 2011 at 5:04 pm
DOING COLLEGE Graduate School Admissions: Finding the Right Graduate Program for You Dear Dr. LaScala:
You write a great deal about college admissions, so I wondered what you could tell me about graduate school admissions. I just finished my freshman year ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on Jun 13, 2011 at 6:40 pm
DOING COLLEGE Will You Miss Out on Teacher Recommendations for College Admissions? Hello Dr. LaScala,
My daughter is just finishing her junior year and some of her friends are already asking their teachers for letters of recommendation, especially if the... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on May 30, 2011 at 5:13 pm
DOING COLLEGE Exactly What Is A Meaningful Summer in College Admissions? A Danville resident asks: What exactly is a “meaningful” summer? I have heard this phrase so often, but without any real details. What should high school age children plan ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on May 16, 2011 at 8:25 pm
DOING COLLEGE Use Facebook to Up Your Chances of College Admisison A reader asks Dr. LaScala: How much of a role does social networking play in college admissions? Do colleges really have the time to inspect the content of a student’s Faceb... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on May 2, 2011 at 4:12 pm
DOING COLLEGE The Year of the Wait List in College Admissions A reader asks:
My daughter was accepted at a number of good colleges, but she was wait-listed at her top choice. We’ve heard that being on a wait-list is like playing a ga... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on Apr 18, 2011 at 5:18 pm
DOING COLLEGE California College Admisions: One Stop Shopping! Dear Dr. LaScala,
We are just starting the college search and we are hoping it will be easy since my son wants to stay in California. Is there a way to research and compar... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on Apr 4, 2011 at 5:05 pm
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