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The College Admissions Edge

The College Admissions Edge

Hosted by: Pearl and Andy Lockwood

College admissions tips , strategies and various & sundry, not necessarily politically-correct thoughts on the whole college application and scholarships kit and kaboodle. Brought to you by Pearl and Andy...

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What extracurricular activities have the biggest impact on college admissions?

Curious about what extracurricular activities have the biggest impact on college admissions? In this video, we’ll reveal the top extracurriculars colleges look for—beyond the typical suggestions from guidance...
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What are some common mistakes students make on college applications?

Want to avoid the common college application mistakes that can hurt your chances of getting accepted? This guide breaks down the college application errors and mistakes students make on college applications—things...
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What are the key factors colleges look for in applicants?

Looking to understand the key factors colleges look for in applicants? This video dives deep into the college admissions requirements and college application criteria that can make or break your application. We reveal...
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Top 10 College Essay Mistakes

FREE Guide at 👉https://www.LockwoodCollegePrep.com/how2hide - #commonapp #collegeessays 🕒 In This Video (originally a webinar at LockwoodCollegePrep.com) college consultant Andy Lockwood walks through the worst...
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Bombshell Changes to the ACT

Originally a webinar aired July 17, 2024... College consultant Andy Lockwood of Lockwood College Prep grills head tutor Marissa U on the latest suprise-not-surprise announcement about the ACT. See...
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A Few Financial Aid and Essay Faux Pas

Originally broadcast on College Coffee Talk, 7-15-24 (Mondays 10am EST, Facebook.com/lockwoodcollegeprep): College consultants Pearl and Andy Lockwood discuss a handful of mistakes to avoid in the financial aid and...
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Deep Thoughts Re: Summer Applications and Essays

Originally broadcast on College Coffee Talk (Mondays, 10am EST, Facebook.com/lockwoodcollegeprep) College advisors Pearl andy Andy Lockwood yak about the applications and essays, including mistakes to avoid, when to...
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How to Ruin a Financial Aid Appeal

From College Coffee Talk (Mondays 10am EST, Facebook.com/LockwoodCollegePrep): College advisors Pearl and Andy Lockwood discuss: *How to ruin a financial aid appeal * "Secret" skills not taught in college (that should...
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College Essay Mistakes, Magical Thinking

Originally aired on College Coffee Talk (Mondays 10am EST Facebook.com/lockwoodcollegeprep), college advisors Pearl and Andy Lockwood discuss common application essay mistakes, and the problem with magical thinking....
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More FAFSA Glitches, Child Behavior We'd Like to Change

Originally broadcast on College Coffee Talk, June 3 (Facebook.com/lockwoodcollegeprep): Pearl and Andy Lockwood discuss even more annoying and frustrating FAFSA problems. Plus, child behavior we'd like to change.
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The Death of Test-Optional?

College Coffee Talk, April 24, 2024. (Live 10am EST, Facebook.com/lockwoodcollegeprep): Another blow to test-optional, the latest on student loan "forgiveness" developments. See LockwoodCollegePrep.com for more...
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Harvard: Safety School?

4/1/24 episode of College Coffee Talk (Mondays 10am EST Facebook.com/lockwoodcollegeprep): The FAFSApocalypse - signs of relief? Harvard - Safety School? The first 100K per year college (not a sick April Fool's joke)...
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10 Ways Families Screw Up Their College Admissions and Financial Aid Results...and how to avoid them!

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