DOING COLLEGE Waitlists at the University of California! Say WHAT? A Danville student asks: I just heard that the UC is using waitlists this year. Is that true? What should I do if I am wait-listed at my first choice UC?
Since a studen... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on Mar 21, 2011 at 4:55 pm
DOING COLLEGE Dramatic Shift in the Way University of California Evaluates Our Students The University of California announced major policy and admission requirement changes for students applying next year. These modifications should not change the way our studen... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on Mar 8, 2011 at 1:18 pm
DOING COLLEGE Teens Tyrannized by College Admissions Pressure A 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 about gettin... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on Feb 21, 2011 at 5:28 pm
DOING COLLEGE 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 over eleve... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on Feb 7, 2011 at 3:49 pm
DOING COLLEGE NEW College Programs and Majors 2010-2011 Dear 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 my college... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on Jan 24, 2011 at 4:01 pm
DOING COLLEGE University of California Drops SAT Subject Test Requirement Question: 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 for U... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on Jan 10, 2011 at 2:51 pm
DOING COLLEGE 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 and my son is... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on Dec 27, 2010 at 4:09 pm
DOING COLLEGE ‘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 and inst... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on Dec 13, 2010 at 1:59 pm
DOING COLLEGE Making Personal Contacts in College Admission A 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. Attendi... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on Nov 29, 2010 at 4:02 pm
DOING COLLEGE Secrets of the College Application Process A 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 who is app... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on Nov 15, 2010 at 4:11 pm
DOING COLLEGE 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 come home, ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on Nov 1, 2010 at 4:34 pm
DOING COLLEGE Early Test Preparation Can Hurt College Admission A 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 school. Th... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on Oct 18, 2010 at 4:09 pm
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 college admis... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on Oct 4, 2010 at 4:12 pm
DOING COLLEGE Common Application Can Streamline College Admissions Question: 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.... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on Sep 6, 2010 at 4:13 pm
DOING COLLEGE Don't Let A College Education Bury You in Debt! It has been wisely noted that money rarely goes to those who need it most, but rather it winds up in the hands of those individuals who best understand the process of acquirin... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on Aug 9, 2010 at 3:51 pm
DOING COLLEGE 7 Steps to Successful College Admissions Transfer: Part II Each year I receive calls from high school seniors who want help with the transfer path. Although I have been an advisor for years, my heart still skips a beat when I get thi... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on Jun 23, 2010 at 1:22 pm
DOING COLLEGE Navigating the Transfer Path in College Admissions Community college student Danielle Guzman dreams of transferring to Cal State San Diego. Her goal: to earn a bachelor’s degree in social work and work as an adoption casework... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on Jun 17, 2010 at 4:02 pm
DOING COLLEGE Getting Organized for Your Senior Year Times 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 schools are ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on May 10, 2010 at 5:21 pm
DOING COLLEGE Admitted to Your College? It's Time for A Fresh Look I would bet that the Class of 2010 seniors will be spending some time at their mailboxes and and checking email messages over the next few weeks. They will have plenty of com... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on Mar 15, 2010 at 6:05 pm
DOING COLLEGE Amid Recession, You Still Have to Pay for College In those agonizing months between sending out college applications and waiting for those admission decisions in the spring, many high school seniors and their parents will be ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on Jan 11, 2010 at 9:51 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 11, 2010 at 9:56 am.
DOING COLLEGE Hurry Up and Wait: What to Do After the College Applications Are Sent As the parent of three daughters who are all at different stages in their lives, I can tell you first hand that life does not begin with an acceptance letter from Stanford, no... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on Jan 4, 2010 at 11:02 am
DOING COLLEGE College Admission and Score Choice: What You Must Know Hollie took her SAT exam in the spring of her junior year in high school and performed poorly. She prepared over the summer and tested again in the fall of her senior year. ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on Dec 28, 2009 at 3:59 pm
DOING COLLEGE Parents! Read This if Your Child Is Applying to College You have no doubt heard of parents who stop working after having a child or reduce their hours at the office to support a teen that is having trouble in high school. In advis... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on Dec 21, 2009 at 12:52 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Dec 21, 2009 at 1:45 pm.
DOING COLLEGE You Want to Go to Our College? Prove It! For many students, applying to college is burdened by an exaggerated emphasis on "getting in." This neglects some basic research that should precede the application process it... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on Dec 14, 2009 at 12:15 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Dec 15, 2009 at 1:22 pm.
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