High School to College

September 1, 2023

Is There a Future Doctor in the House?

By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD One of the most critical decisions you can make as a high school student is selecting […]
May 30, 2023

Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC)

What is Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC)? Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC) is a program that guarantees students […]
March 27, 2023

Do I Really Have to Study a Foreign Language? Yes! And Here’s Why

When preparing to apply for college, most students are aware that they must remain rigorous in core courses, like English […]
February 24, 2023

Four College Visit Must Dos

By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD There is no better way to find out if a college is a good match for […]
February 13, 2023

The Hidden STEM Majors

By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD Mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering, biomedical engineering: these are some of the engineering-focused […]
February 1, 2023

Deferred? Now What?

When the pandemic first hit, many worried that applications for admission would decrease in much the same way as enrollment […]
January 4, 2023

The 7 Cs of College Admissions Part 3: Community, Comforts, Connections

By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD This article is a part of a series on how I go about obtaining the assessment […]
December 22, 2022

The 7 Cs of College Admissions Part 2: Costs, Curriculum

By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD This article is a part of a series on about how I go about obtaining the […]
December 16, 2022

The 7 Cs of College Admissions Part 1: Competition and Completion

By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD In my last article, I described what in general defines a good college. In the next […]