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... |
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on Mar 21, 2011 at 4:55 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
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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... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Mar 8, 2011 at 1:18 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
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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... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Feb 21, 2011 at 5:28 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
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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 over eleve... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Feb 7, 2011 at 3:49 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
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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... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Jan 24, 2011 at 4:01 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
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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... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Jan 10, 2011 at 2:51 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
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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 and my son is... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Dec 27, 2010 at 4:09 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
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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 and inst... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Dec 13, 2010 at 1:59 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
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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... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Nov 29, 2010 at 4:02 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
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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... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Nov 15, 2010 at 4:11 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
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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 come home, ... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Nov 1, 2010 at 4:34 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
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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... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Oct 18, 2010 at 4:09 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
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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... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Oct 4, 2010 at 4:12 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
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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 looking f... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Sep 19, 2010 at 7:36 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
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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.... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Sep 6, 2010 at 4:13 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
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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... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Aug 9, 2010 at 3:51 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
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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... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Jun 23, 2010 at 1:22 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
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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... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Jun 17, 2010 at 4:02 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
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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 ... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on May 10, 2010 at 5:21 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
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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... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Mar 15, 2010 at 6:05 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
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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 ... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Jan 11, 2010 at 9:56 am by Ralph N. Shirlet, a resident of another community |
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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... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Jan 4, 2010 at 11:02 am by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
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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. ... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Dec 28, 2009 at 3:59 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
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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... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Dec 21, 2009 at 1:45 pm by Ralph N. Shirlet, a resident of another community |
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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... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Dec 15, 2009 at 1:22 pm by JJ@Manor, a resident of another community |
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