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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. 15173 Views
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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. 11143 Views
DOING COLLEGE
An Insider's Look at College AdvisingApplying to college can be one of the most bewildering as well as rewarding experiences for high school students and their families. I thought I would start my...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Dec. 3, 2013There are no comments yet. 15080 Views
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. 17878 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Take Full Advantage of Free Standardized Testing OpportunitiesMay and June are important months for constructing college success at earlier grade levels. Most students think about standardized testing in the junior year, but...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Apr. 21, 2014There are no comments yet. 45106 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Congratulations on Getting In! Now How Long to Get Out?This time of year many high school seniors have made or are about to make the final selection of where to go to college. I am reminded of a statement made by F....
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Apr. 27, 2014There are no comments yet. 16047 Views
DOING COLLEGE
When Adult Children Go Off to College: Keeping Your Eye on The LawDid 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. 30, 2014There are no comments yet. 16240 Views
DOING COLLEGE
It's Not Enough to Say You Are A Good Match for A College. Prove It!Many colleges include a prompt that asks the question "Why do you want to attend our college?" You will see this item in different forms, such as "How did you first...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Nov. 11, 2014There are no comments yet. 15843 Views
DOING COLLEGE
How Many Colleges Should I Apply To?This question ranks among the top five I get asked each admission cycle. Six college applications once seemed quite reasonable. Now eight is more commonplace and...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Dec. 20, 2014There are no comments yet. 11765 Views
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. 15850 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. 10637 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. 11000 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. 10712 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. 11451 Views
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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. 10350 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. 10591 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. 9071 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. 9799 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. 7969 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. 9021 Views
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