Elizabeth LaScala
College and graduate school admissions advisor in Lafayette, California
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Based in | Lafayette, California, United States |
| Credentials | PhD; Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA) |
| Experience | 25 years coaching |
| Practice | Doing College and Beyond |
Elizabeth LaScala is an educational consultant who helps high school and graduate students with college and graduate school admissions. She founded Doing College and works from Lafayette, California, with clients in the US and abroad. She has more than 25 years of experience. In 2025, 85% of her students were admitted to one or more top choice colleges. Her clients also received over $4 million in financial aid.
What Elizabeth helps with
Elizabeth helps students start the college process, write strong essays and applications, and plan for graduate or professional school.
- Starting the college admissions process
- College essays and applications
- Choosing the best graduate programs
- Understanding graduate application timelines
- Applying to medical, law and business school
- College transfer applications
- Admissions for international students
- Financial aid planning
Who Elizabeth works with
Elizabeth works with middle school, high school and graduate students and their families. Her clients live in California, across the US and abroad. She also helps transfer students and international students.
Background and qualifications
Elizabeth LaScala holds a PhD and has worked as an educational consultant for more than 25 years. She served for ten years as the California Community Representative for the Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA), where she led professional development for other consultants. She uses her network of admissions representatives in the US and abroad to help clients. She also works with a team of professionals who offer test preparation, tutoring and college financial planning. She publishes a monthly college newsletter and a quarterly graduate and professional admissions newsletter.
Elizabeth LaScala pricing
Programs and services
- College advising for middle school through high school seniors
- College essay help
- Transfer student advising
- International student advising
- Graduate and professional school advising
Elizabeth LaScala reviews
The CoachVouch take
She has served for a decade as HECA's California Community Representative and publishes two admissions newsletters.
Best for students and families who want help with both college and graduate school admissions.
Common questions
How much does Elizabeth LaScala charge?
Coaching with Elizabeth runs $130 to $300 an hour. Message Elizabeth from this page for an exact quote.
What does Elizabeth LaScala help with?
Elizabeth LaScala helps with starting the college admissions process, college essays and applications, choosing the best graduate programs and understanding graduate application timelines.
Is Elizabeth LaScala certified?
Elizabeth LaScala lists: PhD; Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA).
Does Elizabeth LaScala work with students outside California?
Yes. She advises students in California, across the US and abroad.
Does Elizabeth LaScala help with graduate school applications?
Yes. She advises on medical, law, business and other graduate programs, including MA, MS and PhD paths.
How do I contact Elizabeth LaScala?
Send Elizabeth a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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