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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.

DOING COLLEGE
Early Applications Surge in College Admission
This is the first in a six-week series of blogs about applying to college by admission advisor Elizabeth LaScala and Teen Wire high school senior Daniel Morizono – showing bot... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on Dec 6, 2009 at 9:41 pm

DOING COLLEGE
The College Mystique: An Inside Look at College Advising
The College Mystique: An Inside Look at College Advising By Elizabeth LaScala, Ph.D. Applying to college can be one of the most bewildering as well as rewarding experience... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community, on Nov 16, 2009 at 1:14 pm


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