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TIM TALK
Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance grew from chance meetingA chance meeting between Kathy Young and Mony Nop nearly 10 years ago resulted in the formation of the flourishing Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance. Young had been...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Sep. 28, 2023There are no comments yet. 4238 Views
TIM TALK
Reflecting on lives this Thanksgiving DayToday is set apart in the United States to give thanks for our blessings. It’s an ideal week for reflection. Earlier this week, as I listened to Shepherd’s...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Nov. 23, 2023There are no comments yet. 1288 Views
DOING COLLEGE
The Up and Down Sides to AP CourseworkA student asks Dr. LaScala: Will AP coursework help me get into college and will these courses get me through college faster? Alex Dear Alex, Depending...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on May. 26, 2012There are no comments yet. 11671 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. 15108 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. 15874 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. 11793 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. 15873 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. 10664 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. 11027 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. 10735 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. 11476 Views
DOING COLLEGE
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. 10378 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. 9091 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. 9824 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. 9052 Views
DOING COLLEGE
3 Great Ways to Showcase Your Strengths on College Applications!Gone are the days when you had to rely solely on great essays and interviews to showcase your many talents and strengths! Colleges are making it easier for students...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Oct. 19, 2017There are no comments yet. 11276 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Why Our College? – How to Tackle the Toughest College EssayIn October of 2016 President Barrack Obama issued a proclamation deeming November National College Application Month He might have been dealing with one application...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Nov. 22, 2017There are no comments yet. 7425 Views
DOING COLLEGE
How Well Is Your High School Preparing Your Student for CollegeWe live in a state with one of the best and most selective state university systems. Seats in the freshman classes at the University of California (UC) campuses...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Mar. 16, 2018There are no comments yet. 7241 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Is A Post Baccalaureate Program Right for You?Over the last decade there has been a surge of college students who major in the sciences in the hopes of applying to medical or dental school. To be successful,...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Apr. 26, 2018There are no comments yet. 10149 Views
DOING COLLEGE
The Steps to Success for the College Transfer StudentA student recently wrote to me. Here is one paragraph from her email communication: “My family can’t afford to send me straight to a 4 year college....
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jul. 12, 2018There are no comments yet. 6237 Views
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