College planning tips, early admissions strategy, and financial aid planning for families with Class of 2027 students and younger.

In this episode of College Coffee Talk, Andy & Pearl Lockwood share five smart planning moves families should make now to avoid last-minute stress, improve admissions outcomes, and protect financial aid opportunities down the road.

Topics include:
✔ When college planning should actually begin
✔ Early course and activity choices that matter later
✔ How to avoid building a rushed or unrealistic college list
✔ Financial aid planning mistakes families make too late
✔ What families should stop worrying about at this stage

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