Elizabeth LaScala
Independent college and graduate school admissions advisor
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Athletes and Creatives |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | PhD |
| Experience | 15 years coaching |
| Practice | Doing College and Beyond |
Elizabeth LaScala is an independent college advisor who helps high school, transfer and graduate school applicants get into the schools they want. She has worked with students for over 15 years and added graduate and professional school advising 8 years ago, after former clients asked for it. She handles medical, dental and vet school applicants in small numbers with a team of experts. Her clients have gotten into at least one school they applied to every time.
What Elizabeth helps with
Elizabeth helps students plan and complete applications for college, transfer and graduate programs. She also guides students who have special needs or talents.
- Choosing coursework for college applications
- Building a personal list of schools
- Writing essays and personal statements
- Completing applications
- Preparing for interviews
- Financial aid questions
- Applying as a student athlete
- Applying as an artistic student
Who Elizabeth works with
Elizabeth works with high school students, college transfer applicants and graduate school applicants. She also guides athletes, artistic students and students with learning disabilities. Medical, dental, vet and other professional school applicants are accepted in small numbers. Email and other electronic tools let her work with families outside her local area.
Background and qualifications
Elizabeth holds a PhD. She has over 15 years of experience working with high school students and college transfer applicants. Eight years ago she began advising graduate and professional school applicants, a service that grew as former clients came back to her for help. For medical, dental, vet and other professional programs, she works with a team of experts in each field and takes on only a small number of clients.
Elizabeth LaScala pricing
Programs and services
- Personalized school list building
- Essay and personal statement help
- Interview preparation
- Financial aid guidance
- Remote advising by electronic communication
Elizabeth LaScala reviews
The CoachVouch take
She reports a 100% acceptance rate to at least one school where each client applied.
Best for high school, transfer and graduate applicants who want a personal school list and hands-on help with essays and applications.
Common questions
How much does Elizabeth LaScala charge?
Coaching with Elizabeth runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Elizabeth LaScala help with?
Elizabeth LaScala helps with choosing coursework for college applications, building a personal list of schools, writing essays and personal statements and completing applications.
Does Elizabeth LaScala coach online?
Sessions are online and in person.
Is Elizabeth LaScala certified?
Elizabeth LaScala lists: PhD.
Does Elizabeth LaScala work with students outside her local area?
Yes. She uses electronic communication to give personalized guidance to students beyond her local area.
Does Elizabeth LaScala help with medical school admissions?
Yes. She takes medical, dental, vet and other professional school applicants in small numbers and works with a team of experts in those fields.
How do I contact Elizabeth LaScala?
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