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November 28, 2019
By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD You don’t need to leave California to get a great education in the arts—and you don’t […]
October 8, 2019
By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD Not balancing your college list by admission probability is a recipe for disappointing results. Reach schools […]
October 8, 2019
by Elizabeth LaScala PhD A resume shows colleges who you are beyond your grades and test scores. Many colleges recommend […]
September 8, 2019
by Elizabeth LaScala PhD There is a common question I receive each cycle from a number of my clients and […]
August 29, 2019
By Elizabeth LaScala PhD 1. Early Decision (ED): What Is It? Early Decision is an application opportunity offered by many […]
June 8, 2019
by Elizabeth LaScala PhD The end of your child’s senior year of high school is an exciting time filled with […]
April 8, 2019
by Elizabeth LaScala PhD While some students stress over their ability to be accepted at highly selective colleges, there is […]
March 13, 2019
by Elizabeth LaScala PhD The recent college admissions scandal that was revealed in a New York Times article that first […]
March 6, 2019
by Elizabeth LaScala PhD For the artistic-minded student, there are several different types of schools to research in order to […]
February 6, 2019
By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD Hundreds of colleges and universities welcome early applicants. So how do you know if an early […]
December 21, 2018
By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD Does your child have their heart set on a “dream school”? If determination carries her forward, […]
November 27, 2018
By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD Although all college bound students should do careful research in order to decide which schools to […]
November 27, 2018
By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD School has started and for many students that means back to the court, track, pool or […]
November 27, 2018
By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD A big obstacle for a student who wishes to study the arts is the widely held […]
October 20, 2018
By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD As a college advisor for the past 15 years, I believe the best way for prospective […]