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TIM TALK
The governor's dice rollGov. Brown's budget popped up six days early on the Dept. of Finance web site last week so the bad news broke early as officials scrambled to brief the media after...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jan. 9, 2012Last comment by GX, on Jan 10, 2012 at 6:28 am | 1 comment | 13495 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Are Early College Applications Right for Me?Hi Dr. LaScala, I am a junior at San Ramon High and I want to ask you about early admission. It seems confusing, but next year I know I will need to decide if...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jan. 9, 2012There are no comments yet. 10903 Views
TIM TALK
Pivotal Pleasanton election in 2012Happy New Year. Long after I posted the Tuesday's blog, I realized that I'd jumped right into commentary without saying properly saying hello. That written, 2012...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jan. 5, 2012Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Jan 5, 2012 at 1:16 pm | 2 comments | 15169 Views
TIM TALK
Permanent transportation tax should be rejectedAlameda County elected officials and transportation advocates have been negotiating the projects to be included when they ask voters to extend the county's half-cent...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jan. 2, 2012Last comment by GX, on Jan 3, 2012 at 5:17 pm | 2 comments | 14712 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Hurry Up and Wait for College Admissions!Dear Dr. LaScala, All of my son's college applications now are submitted. He is on tenterhooks about the outcome of his applications, and I have to admit to...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Dec. 26, 2011There are no comments yet. 10546 Views
ART SPACE
"Skaint" Ain't in the DictionaryThe portmanteau neologism "skaint" (verb) means "to apply paint to a canvas or other flat surface with the wheels of quad or inline skates." Skainting: nominal,...
Original post made by John A. Barry on Dec. 13, 2011There are no comments yet. 8145 Views
DOING COLLEGE
What Every Engineering Applicant Should KnowDear Dr. LaScala, I am serious about studying engineering in college. How can I start to build a strong college application now, while I still have time to take...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Dec. 12, 2011There are no comments yet. 11146 Views
DOING COLLEGE
What's Wrong with The Best Fit College?Hello Dr. LaScala: My oldest child thought there was something wrong with her because she never felt the magic of finding the "right fit" college. She attended...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Nov. 28, 2011There are no comments yet. 10807 Views
DOING COLLEGE
What Activiites Really Count on College Applications?Dear Dr. LaScala, Our son has just started high school and we are wondering about extracurricular activities. How much do they really count on the college application...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Nov. 14, 2011There are no comments yet. 11088 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Avoid the Top Online College Application Mistakes!Dear Elizabeth, My daughter is a senior and is preparing her college applications. I guess that a lot of this gets done online now. I'm fairly computer literate,...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Oct. 31, 2011There are no comments yet. 12092 Views
DOING COLLEGE
What's A College Degree Really Worth?Dear Dr. LaScala: What are the best majors to pursue in terms of job opportunities and earnings? There seems to be much unemployment or underemployment among...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Oct. 17, 2011There are no comments yet. 10820 Views
ART SPACE
Turbanism Makes Slow HeadwayThe Turbanism movement, about which I wrote back in April, has not exactly taken the art world by storm. As an iconic image, however, this exotic headwear has....
Original post made by John A. Barry on Oct. 5, 2011There are no comments yet. 6265 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Acing the College Admissions InterviewHi Dr. LaScala, What are your pointers on how to do well in the college admissions interview? Thanks, ~Senior Getting Ready for College Interviews Dear...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Oct. 3, 2011There are no comments yet. 11624 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Doing College Launches New Website!Hello Readers! I am pleased to announce my new website is launched. Please visit Doing College and Beyond at www.doingcollege.com. Meanwhile, here is an October...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Sep. 30, 2011There are no comments yet. 10559 Views
DOING COLLEGE
How Do Colleges Actually Evaluate Applicants?Dr. LaScala, Is there any type of objective system that colleges use to discern what students they will accept? They receive so many applications, they must use...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Sep. 6, 2011There are no comments yet. 12248 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Beyond the Right Fit in College AdmissionsDear Dr. LaScala, We always hear about colleges being the "right fit" or a "good match" for a student. What are specific and concrete ways we can help our son...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Aug. 22, 2011There are no comments yet. 11695 Views
ART SPACE
Danville Artist Exhibits in MadridThe exhibit Arte + Fe is being held at the Pons Foundation in Madrid on the occasion of World Youth Day and offers a look at Christian contemporary works of...
Original post made by John A. Barry on Aug. 12, 2011There are no comments yet. 6485 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Adding Sports to the College Admission GameHello Dr. LaScala, My son might want to continue to swim in college. He will be a sophomore this year and we want to get on track early and avoid making mistakes....
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Aug. 8, 2011There are no comments yet. 12104 Views
ART SPACE
"The Miracle of Turban Boy," a performance piece by Turban BillIn terms of a Hollywood movie pitch: it's Bollywood meets director Philip Kaufman meets "Beach Blanket Babylon." The following scenario was written by guest contributor...
Original post made by John A. Barry on Aug. 5, 2011There are no comments yet. 8845 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Enjoy summer and still keep your child on track for college admissionDear Dr. LaScala, My son is entering high school in the fall. I have an older daughter who is already in college and I know how much money it costs and how competitive...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jul. 11, 2011There are no comments yet. 10604 Views
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