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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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3 Deadly Federal Student Aid Mistakes To Avoid (2022)

In This Episode: 00:00 - Introduction 00:22 - Mistake #1 02:48 - Mistake #2 05:04 - Mistake #3  07:21 - Conclusion USEFUL RESOURCES: ▸ https://www.LockwoodCollegePrep.com/ ▸ https://www.LockwoodCollegePrep.com/blog...
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FAFSA Application NEWS - What You MUST Know!

In This Episode: 00:00 - Introduction 00:32 - What is a FAFSA? 07:52 - Conclusion   USEFUL RESOURCES: ▸ https://www.LockwoodCollegePrep.com/ ▸ https://www.LockwoodCollegePrep.com/blog...
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The TRUTH About the Student Loan Forgiveness Proposal (2022)

In This Episode: A look at college loan (Direct and PLUS loans) forgiveness...plus how to AVOID student debt and get your hands on grants and scholarships via the FAFSA, CSS Profile and other sources of college...
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What happens when you can't qualify for student loans or parent loans?

College advisors Pearl and Andy Lockwood chat about the Parent (PLUS) loan, how to qualify, what happens if you're unable to be approved, more. See LockwoodCollegePrep.com for more information.
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College admissions and financial aid trends and predictions

In this episode, originally broadcasted on our Facebook page (Facebook.com/lockwoodcollegeprep, Mondays at 10:00am), Pearl and Andy wrap up the key takeaways from their industry conference in dirty, disgusting...
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Here’s what you should be doing now!

Each month we tell clients "Here's What You Should Be Doing Now," so that they never have to wonder about deadlines for applications, financial aid, when to visit colleges, more. I hope you take the advice to heart!...
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RIP Safety Schools?

College consultant Andy Lockwood shares admissions results from the Class of 2022 and what they mean for the Class of 2023 Links mentioned in this episode: facebook.com.lockwoodcollegeprep...
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When a College Advisor visits her own kid in college

College advisors Pearl and Andy Lockwood talk about Pearl's visit to Ann Arbor to see their kid. Andy gets all snarky and sarcastic about some of the people who go to UMICH. For more information visit...
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Admissions Results

College consultants Pearl and Andy Lockwood discuss this year's results for the Class of 2022 so far, and what they mean for families with Class of 2023 or younger kiddos headed to college! For more information on the...
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Andy’s Sweet 16 Predictions (by financial aid)

College advisors Pearl and Andy Lockwood take a look at the financial aid generosity of the colleges in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, issue a bold prediction about who will ultimately win this year and show...
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SAT changes, upcoming ACT and new “cram” courses

Today college advisors Pearl and Andy Lockwood brought in Lockwood Test Prep head tutor, Marissa Uneberg to chat about the pending SAT changes, the upcoming ACT and our new last minute "cram" courses. Also discussed:...
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College Board changes, Student Loan interest suspension, more

College advisors Pearl and Andy Lockwood chat about: *The annoying changes from the College Board and how it affects you and your CSS Profile *Student Loan interest suspension, how long it will last and will loans be...
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