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March 7, 2024
By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD Located in Pasadena, California Institute of Technology (aka Caltech) is one of the most respected bastions […]
February 20, 2024
By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD As a high school student, it’s likely that you’ve been extended an invitation, through a letter […]
December 21, 2023
By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD On both the Common Application and the University of California application there is a section to […]
November 16, 2023
By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD In today’s competitive admissions environment, here are 10 ways to provide an alternative to or better […]
November 2, 2023
By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD College-bound high school students and transfer applicants from community colleges usually consider the academics as well […]
September 1, 2023
By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD One of the most critical decisions you can make as a high school student is selecting […]
August 23, 2023
By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD and Stuart Nachbar Many graduate fellowships are provided by universities and are restricted to the pursuit […]
August 23, 2023
By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD and Stuart Nachbar Furthering education typically requires more student loan debt. This is especially true for […]
June 16, 2023
By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD Veterinary medicine is not limited to caring for cats and dogs in a suburban clinic. There […]
June 16, 2023
By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD There’s always lots to consider when deciding on an academic and/or career path. Here, I answer […]
May 30, 2023
What is Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC)? Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC) is a program that guarantees students […]
March 27, 2023
When preparing to apply for college, most students are aware that they must remain rigorous in core courses, like English […]
February 24, 2023
By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD There is no better way to find out if a college is a good match for […]
February 13, 2023
By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD Mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering, biomedical engineering: these are some of the engineering-focused […]
February 13, 2023
Elizabeth LaScala PhD The University of California-San Diego (UCSD) first opened its doors in 1960. Since then, it has grown […]