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Navigating Financial Aid If Youâve 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 youâre drowning in student debt or worried about the cost of...
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Admissions Exposed: The Scandal Rocking Georgetown and the Ivy League
Are elite colleges prioritizing wealth over merit? In this episode, we dive into The New York Timesâ bombshell report accusing Georgetown University and Ivy League schools of favoring wealthy applicants in their...
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What to do if youâre deferred
College advisor Andy Lockwood walks you through how to improve odds of admission to a college that deferred you. Originality an online workshop (see LockwoodCollegePrep.com/deferred) on December 5, 2024, topics...
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Master Application Deadlines: Proven Tips to Stay Organized
In today's video:
Learn how to manage application deadlines and stay organized with proven tips for college success. Whether youâre juggling essays, scholarship applications, interviews, or extracurricular...
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Andyâs Proven Formula for Acing College Interviews
College interviews can make or break your application, and preparation is key. In this video, college expert Andy shares essential college interview tips, proven strategies for students, and answers common questions...
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Is Applying Early REALLY the Key to Getting Accepted?
In today's episode, we reveal the insider insights you won't get from your guidance counselor on how early applications can increase your admission chances and give you an edge. Wondering if applying Early Decision...
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Do Letters of Recommendation Matter?
In this week's FAQ Us Friday, we go beyond the basic advice to show you how letters of recommendation can be a game-changer in your college application. Learn why these letters arenât just a formalityâtheyâre a...
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How to prepare for the SAT and ACT: best study methods for high scores
In todayâs episode, we dive into the top SAT and ACT prep strategies that can help you reach high scores and stand out in college applicationsâtips you wonât get from your average guidance counselor! From time-tested...
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What are the best strategies for researching and selecting colleges?
In this episode, we dive into the best strategies for researching and selecting collegesâthe kind of advice you wonât hear from your guidance counselor! Learn how to create a college list, use college search tools,...
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Does applying early decision hurt your financial aid?
In todayâs episode, college advisors Pearl and Andy Lockwood discuss whether applying through Early Decision, Early Action, Restricted Early Action, or other early application types affects your chances of getting...
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