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Is Graduate School the Sensible Next Step After College?Some high school students know they want a graduate or professional degree even before they start their undergraduate years. Others do not consider it at all or...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Nov. 20, 2018Last comment by Petter, on Dec 4, 2018 at 10:23 pm | 3 comments | 5812 Views
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An Inside 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. Today, I thought I would paint...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jul. 22, 2018Last comment by Nancy, on Jul 26, 2018 at 11:08 am | 1 comment | 7144 Views
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Tell Me More about UC-UrvineWelcome to the third in a series of articles about the University of California system. For the sake of fairness, going alphabetically, the first article was all...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jun. 26, 2018There are no comments yet. 6605 Views
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Thinking Premed? What You Should Be Thinking AboutOne of my specialty areas is graduate and professional school admissions and I work with many high school and college students who are hoping to one day attend medical,...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Apr. 16, 2018Last comment by buyassignmentservice, on May 10, 2018 at 12:24 am | 2 comments | 7452 Views
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Tell Me More about University of California-Davis!Welcome to the second in a series of articles about the University of California system. In a deliberate step away from those omnipresent rankings and instead going...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Feb. 5, 2018Last comment by annamartin, on May 5, 2018 at 3:13 am | 2 comments | 8995 Views
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What Exactly Is A “Meaningful” Summer Experience for Your High School Student?On both the Common Application, the University of California application...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Mar. 30, 2018Last comment by henry99, on Apr 21, 2018 at 8:36 am | 3 comments | 10892 Views
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Tell Me More About UC-BerkeleyMany schools are compared to Harvard, among them the University of California-Berkeley (UC-Berkeley), fondly known as, “Cal.” The first institution of...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Dec. 21, 2017Last comment by Eddie J., on Feb 21, 2018 at 8:14 am | 2 comments | 8144 Views
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Denied College Admission? Should You Appeal?Paul was denied admission to a private college that he, his parents, and high school counselor all had agreed matched his interests and academic profile. The question...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Dec. 8, 2017Last comment by Marisa, on Dec 11, 2017 at 3:37 am | 2 comments | 12328 Views
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Understanding Early Decision in College AdmissionEarly Decision (ED) is an application program offered by many colleges and universities that provides an early admission decision in exchange for the student’s...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Aug. 13, 2017Last comment by Adam009, on Oct 11, 2017 at 9:59 am | 7 comments | 7852 Views
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Finishing Strong: Colleges Can Revoke Admission OffersYou worked too hard to get into college to mess with it now. Seniors should bear in mind that their remaining high school grades can affect their new relationship...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jan. 12, 2014Last comment by Richard, on Oct 9, 2017 at 10:05 am | 2 comments | 22116 Views
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Public Ivy Schools for 2015--Going By the ?Virginia Rule?Elizabeth LaScala Ph.D. guides college, transfer and graduate school applicants through the complex world of admission. Elizabeth helps students identify majors...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Mar. 20, 2015Last comment by Knott005, on Oct 2, 2017 at 4:32 am | 9 comments | 17808 Views
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Same Story, Different Prompts: Common Application?s New Essay QuestionsHey Dr. LaScala, I just heard that the Common Application has revised its essay questions. What exactly does that mean for me? I am a junior at San Ramon Vally...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Feb. 20, 2013Last comment by james564, on Oct 2, 2017 at 3:33 am | 1 comment | 11833 Views
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7 steps to success: the college transfer pathEach year I receive calls from high school seniors who want help with the transfer path. My heart skips a beat when I get this type of call, particularly when it...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Aug. 26, 2013Last comment by Miguelfeedy, on Aug 27, 2017 at 5:17 am | 2 comments | 11899 Views
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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. 7396 Views
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Jump Start The College Admission EssayDear 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...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jul. 26, 2011Last comment by Joseph190, on Jun 15, 2017 at 2:59 am | 1 comment | 14598 Views
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My Guide to Good College Communications ProgramsCareers in digital, print and broadcast journalism, advertising and public relations are among the most desired by college students. However, early success in these...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jun. 5, 2016Last comment by rakesh23, on Apr 10, 2017 at 9:49 pm | 5 comments | 12101 Views
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When Students Consider Non-Portfolio Design SchoolsIt is not unusual to find schools, even some very good ones that will admit students with no technical skills to programs in areas such as architecture, fashion...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jul. 1, 2015Last comment by pleasantonweekly.com, on Feb 3, 2017 at 10:24 am | 2 comments | 10616 Views
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Admitted Early Action? Congratulations! And Next StepsAs the holiday season approaches college-bound seniors, who have demonstrated enthusiasm, thoroughness and efficiency by getting their college applications in the...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Dec. 8, 2016Last comment by pleasantonweekly.com, on Dec 12, 2016 at 12:03 pm | 1 comment | 11888 Views
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What's Your Major and Other Pesky Questions Colleges AskThousands of high school seniors cruise through college applications, completing basic contact information, high school coursework and grades, test scores and activities...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Nov. 9, 2016Last comment by EmilyG, on Nov 23, 2016 at 4:49 am | 3 comments | 8947 Views
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Does Applying to More Get You Through the Door? Why More Is Not Better in College Admissions“If 10% of applicants are accepted to the most selective schools to which I apply, doesn’t that mean I will have a better than 1 in 10 chance of getting...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jul. 21, 2016Last comment by rosalindr, on Jul 22, 2016 at 7:40 pm | 1 comment | 10402 Views
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