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DOING COLLEGE
College Admission and Score Choice: What You Must KnowHollie took her SAT exam in the spring of her junior year in high school and performed poorly. She prepared over the summer and tested again in the fall of her...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Dec. 28, 2009There are no comments yet. 12820 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Hurry Up and Wait: What to Do After the College Applications Are SentAs the parent of three daughters who are all at different stages in their lives, I can tell you first hand that life does not begin with an acceptance letter from...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jan. 4, 2010There are no comments yet. 12372 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Admitted to Your College? It's Time for A Fresh LookI would bet that the Class of 2010 seniors will be spending some time at their mailboxes and and checking email messages over the next few weeks. They will have...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Mar. 15, 2010There are no comments yet. 11362 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Getting Organized for Your Senior YearTimes have changed and getting into college is much different than it was even five years ago. Selecting a college is a big decision, and both public and private...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on May. 10, 2010There are no comments yet. 12991 Views
ART SPACE
Summer Camp, Day 3: Little ShaversAfter some residual skainting, we break out the scooters?a couple of Razors, each outfitted with a plastic bottle suspended above the front wheel. The bottles have...
Original post made by John A. Barry on Jul. 30, 2014There are no comments yet. 4890 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Navigating the Transfer Path in College AdmissionsCommunity college student Danielle Guzman dreams of transferring to Cal State San Diego. Her goal: to earn a bachelor's degree in social work and work as an adoption...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jun. 17, 2010There are no comments yet. 11023 Views
DOING COLLEGE
7 Steps to Successful College Admissions Transfer: Part IIEach year I receive calls from high school seniors who want help with the transfer path. Although I have been an advisor for years, my heart still skips a beat...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jun. 23, 2010There are no comments yet. 11255 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Don't Let A College Education Bury You in Debt!It has been wisely noted that money rarely goes to those who need it most, but rather it winds up in the hands of those individuals who best understand the process...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Aug. 9, 2010There are no comments yet. 11276 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Colleges want to know why you are applying. Here's how to respond to this important question!Question: I am having trouble with a question that it seems all the private colleges on my list ask: "Why do you want to attend our college?" What are the colleges...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Sep. 19, 2010There are no comments yet. 10936 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Does test preparation really help in college admission?An Alamo resident asks: I don't mind spending money if it's well spent. What are the benefits of test prep? Does it work and how much do test scores count in...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Oct. 4, 2010There are no comments yet. 11288 Views
ART SPACE
Merger of Music and PaintingLast Sunday I attended and participated in a combination art exhibit and concert at Peace Lutheran Church in Danville. Adorning three walls of the sanctuary are...
Original post made by John A. Barry on Aug. 30, 2014There are no comments yet. 5277 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Early Test Preparation Can Hurt College AdmissionA grandmother asks: Is it my imagination or is the college application process starting earlier each year? I have nine grandchildren and four of them are in high...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Oct. 18, 2010There are no comments yet. 12547 Views
ART SPACE
At the Gate
Dr. Christine Hartman's day job is at Livermore Labs, where she is deputy director of the Mission Opportunities Office. In that capacity, she helps...
Original post made by John A. Barry on Sep. 7, 2014There are no comments yet. 5014 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Academic Separation from College: What's Next?A Danville parent asks: My son received a letter of academic separation from the university he attended last year in New York State. He did not want to leave and...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Nov. 1, 2010There are no comments yet. 14920 Views
ART SPACE
The Lost Art of Carquinez Scenic DriveIn The Painted Word, published in 1975, Tom Wolfe wrote about the trend in art away from representationalism and toward reductionism and, ultimately, ephemeralism. Forty...
Original post made by John A. Barry on Nov. 4, 2014There are no comments yet. 6127 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Secrets of the College Application ProcessA resident asks: I have read your articles for some time and have enjoyed them. They are always informative and interesting. I have one son in college and another...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Nov. 15, 2010There are no comments yet. 12260 Views
DOING COLLEGE
?Tis the Season for Financial Aid !It's the time to prepare for the financial aid season because the online FAFSA becomes available to fill out this January 1st 2011. Since many colleges award federal...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Dec. 13, 2010There are no comments yet. 11053 Views
DOING COLLEGE
University of California Drops SAT Subject Test RequirementQuestion: I enjoy your responses to readers' questions and look for your column on Tuesdays. I've just heard that there are changes in the SAT Subject Test requirements...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jan. 10, 2011There are no comments yet. 10865 Views
ART SPACE
Transformations
Currently running at Danville's Village Theater Art Gallery is "Lost and Found: an exhibition of upcycled, recycled, and found objects turned into works...
Original post made by John A. Barry on Mar. 18, 2015There are no comments yet. 5550 Views
DOING COLLEGE
NEW College Programs and Majors 2010-2011Dear Dr. LaScala: I am a junior at Monte Vista High School in Danville. My parents often show me your articles and I have a question for you. I am just beginning...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jan. 24, 2011There are no comments yet. 10393 Views
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