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2025 Financial Aid at Risk? DOE Cuts Explained
Will financial aid survive the Department of Education’s layoffs?
With massive job cuts underway, families—especially the Class of 2025—could expect potential FAFSA delays, reduced support, and major funding...
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FAFSA & Student Loans at RISK? The TRUTH About Education Job Cuts
📉 FAFSA delays, student loan uncertainty, and financial aid disruptions—how will the Department of Education’s job cuts impact parents and students? This change could mean fewer resources, slower application...
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3 College Planning Mistakes That Could Cost You Everything
Most students and parents unknowingly make these 3 college planning mistakes.
From financial aid blunders to admissions missteps, these errors could cost you your dream school and thousands in scholarships.
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ALL Students MUST know the TRUTH about the Diversity Essay
Diversity essays have become a standard part of the college application process, but what do they really mean for students?
In this episode, we examine how diversity essays impact admissions, what colleges actually...
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Parents, STOP Making These Costly College List Mistakes
Are you making these CRINGEWORTHY mistakes when picking colleges? STOP sabotaging your college admissions chances! In this episode of College Coffee Talk, we break down the biggest college list mistakes and what you...
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The Big Grovel: How to Appeal for More Financial Aid & Get the Best Offer
Did your college lowball your financial aid offer? Don't panic—fight back! In this episode, College consultants Pearl and Andy Lockwood discuss how to negotiate with colleges after they've "low balled" you. They...
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AP or Honors? The Key to Boosting Your Teen’s Elite and Ivy League College Chances
College consultant Andy Lockwood unlocks the truth about how much AP classes matter to admissions committees at America’s top colleges. #CourseSelection #AcademicExcellence" #Collegeadvisor #CollegeAdmissions,...
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College Advisor vs NYC Counselor: Early Decision Truth Revealed!
College counselor Pearl Lockwood challenges the advice of a school counselor from a tony, elite NYC private high school about applying Early Decision. Is Early Decision the right move for every student? Pearl offers a...
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The Truth About the New ACT
College advisor Andy Lockwood interviews his head tutor Marissa about the new digital ACT, and her recommendations about how to prep for it, when to take it (if ever) and what she anticipates the first round of scores...
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Navigating Financial Aid If You’ve Been Affected by the LA Wildfires
College advisors Pearl and Andy Lockwood describe what you should say to the financial aid office if you've been affected by the LA wildfires or any natural disaster.
If you have been affected by the wildfires and...
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College Applicant Goes 10-for-10
Lockwood client and class of 2025 student at Syosset High School, Kate Goodman, discusses her results (thus far) working with Lockwood College Prep and what she did to achieve them. Pay close attention to what she...
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Erasing $270K in Parent Loans: Proven Loan Forgiveness Strategies
In this episode of The College Admissions Edge, we reveal how one mom wiped out $270,000 in parent loans with expert loan forgiveness strategies. Whether you’re drowning in student debt or worried about the cost of...
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