The College Admissions Edge

By Pearl and Andy LockwoodEducation Parenting Kids & Family Education for Kids

The College Admissions Edge episodes

April 07, 2022 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 summer bootcamp program mentioned in this episode, visit LockwoodCollegePrep.com/bootcamp
30 min
March 25, 2022 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 you how to research the same for the colleges on your list! More information at LockwoodCollegePrep.com
28 min
March 17, 2022 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: when is the "right" time to negotiate financial aid and merit aid awards, current. changes to the College Board logins -- boring but important -- and answers to some live questions about the proper use of the 529 and more! For more information see LockwoodTestPrep.com and LockwoodCollegePrep.com.
30 min
March 07, 2022 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 forgiven? *College visit tips and recent observations of freaky tour goers by Andy and his daughter Sammy *More, including some live Q&A See LockwoodCollegePrep.com for more information
41 min
March 03, 2022 Don’t Let Colleges Rob You Blind
Description College consultant Andy Lockwood gives a brief tour of how financial aid works, including: *Need-based aid * Merit aid * "Tax Scholarships" for high income business owners The discussion included common mistakes to avoid on the FAFSA and CSS Profile, what are the differences between the FAFSA and CSS Profile, pending financial aid changes for divorced families deadlines to file, what happens if you make a mistake on your FAFSA or another financial aid application, what if you don't qualify for financial aid, how to negotiate or appeal for more financial aid, more. For more information, see How to Negotiate Your Crappy Financial Aid or Merit Aid award, on Amazon or visit LockwoodCollegePrep.com
33 min
February 24, 2022 When the financial aid office gets it WRONG
Originally an episode of College Coffee Talk (Mondays 9am EST, facebook.com/lockwoodcollegeprep), college consultants Pearl and Andy Lockwood discuss: -What's happening with financial aid for Class of 2022 seniors -When a financial aid office gets things wrong -How to appeal/negotiate a financial aid and merit award -Horrible screw up by a guidance counselor -Strong advice for rising seniors (Class of 2023) For more information, see LockwoodCollegePrep.com
35 min
February 11, 2022 The NEW SAT Changes and What They Mean For You
In this episode, college consultant Andy Lockwood of Lockwood College Prep interviews his head tutor, Marissa Uneberg about the College Board's announcement that they are changing the SAT! We covered:
>When the changes take place
>What the changes actually are
>How will the changes affect your kiddo(s)
>Some stuff we can't yet figure out! Enjoy!
For more information, visit LockwoodCollegePrep.com and LockwoodTestPrep.com
40 min
December 13, 2021 Playing the College “Waiting Game”
College advisor Andy Lockwood discusses advice he gives clients about what to do and expect when they're expecting...a college decision.
For more information about the Lockwood Inner Circle membership mentioned in this episode, go here:
https://www.lockwoodcollegeprep.com/ic-3-special (https://www.lockwoodcollegeprep.com/ic-3-special)
10 min
December 10, 2021 What happens if you don’t get into your top choice?
Early Decision results are about to come out, but what happens if you don't get in?
College advisory Andy Lockwood offers his take.
See LockwoodCollegePrep.com for more info.
14 min
December 03, 2021 What happens if you don’t get into your “top choice”
Early Decision results are about to come out, but what happens if you don't get in? College advisory Andy Lockwood offers his take. See LockwoodCollegePrep.com for more info.
14 min

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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…