March 7, 2024College Profile: California Institute of TechnologyBy Elizabeth LaScala, PhD Located in Pasadena, California Institute of Technology (aka Caltech) is one of the most respected bastions […]
February 20, 2024Summer Programs: Is Pay to Play Worth It?By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD As a high school student, it’s likely that you’ve been extended an invitation, through a letter […]
December 21, 2023Start to Plan a Meaningful Summer NowBy Elizabeth LaScala, PhD On both the Common Application and the University of California application there is a section to […]
November 16, 2023Top 10 Great Ways to Demonstrate Interest to CollegesBy Elizabeth LaScala, PhD In today’s competitive admissions environment, here are 10 ways to provide an alternative to or better […]
November 2, 2023Get an Early Education about On and Off-campus HousingBy Elizabeth LaScala, PhD College-bound high school students and transfer applicants from community colleges usually consider the academics as well […]
September 1, 2023Is 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, 2023Eligibility 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, 2023Do I Really Have to Study a Foreign Language? Yes! And Here’s WhyWhen preparing to apply for college, most students are aware that they must remain rigorous in core courses, like English […]
February 24, 2023Four College Visit Must DosBy Elizabeth LaScala, PhD There is no better way to find out if a college is a good match for […]