September 6, 2024Understanding Early Decision and Why You Should Stick to ItBy Elizabeth LaScala, PhD If you’ve been accepted by a college through its Early Decision (ED) plan you may consider […]
June 20, 2024School of the Month: Pace UniversityBy Elizabeth LaScala, PhD Pace University is the only private university in the New York Metro Area that lets students […]
June 7, 2024Getting Beyond the Numbers to Get into CollegeBy Elizabeth LaScala, PhD I strive to create preliminary college lists that are well-matched to a student’s overall academic and […]
May 2, 2024Waitlist: What Does It Mean?By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD Once again colleges are shuffling many worthy students onto their waitlists. This is a common practice […]
April 23, 2024Standardized Test-Optional and Blind Policies – When Should You Submit Your ScoresBy Elizabeth LaScala, PhD The COVID-19 pandemic brought on numerous changes within the standardized testing industry, many colleges shifting to […]
April 10, 2024An Early Decision Agreement is BindingBy Elizabeth LaScala, PhDM An Early Decision application is a serious commitment on both sides. When a student decides to […]
March 26, 2024School of the Month: Bryn Mawr CollegeBy Elizabeth LaScala, PhD Bryn Mawr College is one of the five Seven Sisters women’s colleges that has remained all-female […]
March 19, 2024Your College Search and Preliminary ListBy Elizabeth LaScala, PhD Most students and their families are excited to have a college list as soon as possible. […]
March 7, 2024School Profile: California Institute of TechnologyBy Elizabeth LaScala, PhD Located in Pasadena, California Institute of Technology (aka Caltech) is one of the most respected bastions […]