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By John Raftrey And Lori McCormick

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About this blog: We are writing this blog to give practical advice to students and parents, to reflect on issues affecting college admissions, and to provide a platform for a robust community discussion on post-secondary choices. We occasionally f...  (More)

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When to start thinking about college ? Rising Seniors
Jun 21, 2014 5:07 pm
Comments: 5 | Views: 21,864

(Written by Lori McCormick)

Since this blog is titled, "Thinking About College," I figured it would be the perfect platform for addressing WHEN to start thinking... More
Changes to the 2017-2018 FAFSA
May 31, 2016 11:23 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 20,883

written by Lori McCormick)


A recent Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) update was circulated by the College Board to college counselors, and I... More
Tour Ends! LMU, Pepperdine, Mount St. Mary?s, Otis, Santa Monica, CSU Fullerton
Aug 27, 2014 5:05 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 20,646

(written by John Raftrey) The final blog post in the series.

Faith Based Schools – Loyola Marymount, Pepperdine and Mount St. Mary's
For blog organization... More
When to start thinking about college - Rising Juniors
Jul 12, 2014 7:45 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 20,370

(Written by Lori McCormick)


In my previous post, I focused on the point at which rising seniors should start thinking about college. If you did not get a chance... More
Are you taking a Gap Year?
Apr 20, 2015 4:13 pm
Comments: 12 | Views: 20,306

(Written by Lori McCormick)


Have you considered taking a gap year? This isn't a question posed often to students but perhaps should be.

Often, students... More
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