Best Pearl and Andy Lockwood Podcasts (2024)

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Top 10 College Essay Mistakes 1:19:23

8d ago1:19:23

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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 mistakes college essay writers make, and how to avoid them, so that you can dramatically increase odds of being accepted to your Dream Coll…

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Bombshell Changes to the ACT 36:55

15d ago36:55

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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 LockwoodCollegePrep.com and LockwoodTestPrep.com for webinars and more information about our college advisory and SAT and ACT prep offerings.…

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A Few Financial Aid and Essay Faux Pas 32:02

22d ago32:02

32:02

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 college essay writing process. More information about the Lockwoods' college advising, financial aid and scholarship consulting and SAT…

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Deep Thoughts Re: Summer Applications and Essays 32:48

25d ago32:48

32:48

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 get what done, the truth about applying to college today, more. See the Lockwood's website, LockwoodCollegePrep.com for more informati…

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How to Ruin a Financial Aid Appeal 25:17

2M ago25:17

25:17

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 be taught) See LockwoodCollegePrep.com for more info, and subscribe/follow us on Facebook, Youtube or this podcast channel to be upd…

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College Essay Mistakes, Magical Thinking 28:32

2M ago28:32

28:32

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. Plus, Pearl introduces a new segment, Don't Do That! (This one had Andy speechless. Seriously.) Info about our essays and applications…

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More FAFSA Glitches, Child Behavior We'd Like to Change 30:09

2M ago30:09

30:09

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.By Pearl and Andy Lockwood

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The Death of Test-Optional? 28:53

4M ago28:53

28:53

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 information on our college advisory, financial aid consulting, test prep and other programs.…

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Harvard: Safety School? 33:03

4M ago33:03

33:03

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) More! For 11th graders: Get College Ready Summer Applications and Essays Bootcamp: LockwoodCollegePrep.com/bootcamp…

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New: Financial Aid "Secrets" for Families Who Think They Can't Qualify 1:24:34

5M ago1:24:34

1:24:34

Originally a live webinar on 3/20/24, college consultants Pearl and Andy Lockwood revealed how to comfortably afford college -- without cutting back on your lifestyle or racking up tens of thousands in high rate, high fee college debt (on your kid or you) -- by taking advantage of legal and ethical "loopholes" buried in the financial aid regulation…

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How to Beat the Leprechauns in the Financial Aid Office 31:23

5M ago31:23

31:23

College Coffee Talk (originally aired 3/18/24 - Mondays 10am EST on Facebook.com/lockwoodcollegeprep): A financial aid "hack" to beat the leprechauns in the financial aid office, another college pulls the plug on test-optional, more! Resources: LockwoodTestPrep.com/online LockwoodCollegePrep.com/bootcamp…

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Live Workshop at the Manhasset (NY) Library 1:22:29

5M ago1:22:29

1:22:29

Recording of Andy Lockwood's presentation to an intimate group of parents (including one with a First and Third Grader) in March 2024. Lockwood fielded a variety of questions, including: *How many times should you take the PSAT? * What are "good" extracurricular activities? *How long will this presentation last (asked by a 5th grade daughter dragge…

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Can My Kid Get Into Harvard? 5:39

5M ago5:39

5:39

From the Virtual Mailbag: Can your kid get into Harvard? Probably not. Well, maybe (although their published rate is currently in the 3% range, yikes!) We’ve helped a couple dozen kids get into Harvard over the years, but even we know that there’s no “magic recipe.” But we do know what it takes…By Pearl and Andy Lockwood

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Post Mortem: The First Digital SAT 32:17

5M ago32:17

32:17

College Coffee Talk 3-11-24 (broadcast live on Facebook.com/lockwoodcollegeprep): Feedback on the first digital SAT in the US What do do if your FAFSA info doesn't tell the whole truth Bombshell reasons for the FAFSA problems (and what to do about them) More, from the live Q&A Join Pearl and Andy Lockwood live, Mondays 10am EST on their Facebook pa…

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Student Loan Relief Case Study -- Too Good to be True? 29:26

5M ago29:26

29:26

Originally broadcast on College Coffee Talk! [Mondays 10am EST, Facebook.com/lockwoodcollegeprep This live episode covered: *Student Loan Relief Case Study (that sounds too good to be true) *The digital SAT and decline of test optional policies *College essay news *More! Resources mentioned: Student Loan Relief service: https://www.yesterdaysdebt.c…

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The Truth About Merit Scholarships 8:11

5M ago8:11

8:11

From the Virtual Mailbag: "How do we get merit aid?" College advisor and author Andy Lockwood reveals the ins and outs of how to get your mitts on merit aid. More info at LockwoodCollegePrep.com/fawBy Pearl and Andy Lockwood

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How to Write a Good College Essay 4:18

5M ago4:18

4:18

Ain't nothin' more stressful in the college process than writin' them essays! Trust me, I'm a college ad-vey-sor! Relax. Kidding. But writing essays is definitely the most stressful part of the process. I think you'll feel a lot better after you listen to this short episode (originally a live streamed video). Mentioned in this video: our summer Get…

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The Mom Who Ripped Me 33:01

5M ago33:01

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College Coffee Talk 2/22/24: The Mom Who Ripped Me a New One, Latest News and Predictions About Test-Optional, Student Loan Forgiveness Plans Update. (Originally an episode broadcast on our Facebook page, facebook.com/lockwoodcollegeprep - Mondays 10am EST). More info at www.YesterdaysDebt.com and www.LockwoodCollegePrep.com…

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Can My Accountant Help Me With Financial Aid? 4:43

6M ago4:43

4:43

Before you ask (beg) your accountant to help you with financial aid, listen to this short episode (originally a livestreamed video from the mailbag :) See LockwoodCollegePrep.com for more info on our financial aid and college advisory programs.By Pearl and Andy Lockwood

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Bombshell Mistake Made By Parents 31:47

6M ago31:47

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In this episode of College Coffee Talk (Mondays, 10am EST, Facebook.com/lockwoodcollegeprep) college advisors Pearl and Andy Lockwood discuss the biggest mistake parents make, the latest on the FAFSA mess and delays, more!By Pearl and Andy Lockwood

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Test Optional Announcement, FAFSA Delays - The Week That Was 29:26

6M ago29:26

29:26

College Coffee Talk is back! College advisors Pearl and Andy Lockwood pull out this weekly college news show from the vault and dust it off to cover the latest developments on test-optional trends, FAFSA delays, more. Live every Monday 10am EST on https://www.Facebook.com/lockwoodcollegeprepBy Pearl and Andy Lockwood

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The Little Lie About Financial Aid 6:21

6M ago6:21

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Thoughts on the financial aid lawsuit involving Yale, Columbia, Duke, Brown, Emory, Penn, Georgetown, Cornell, Notre Dame, MIT, Cal Tech, Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth, Northwestern and Rice...and the truth about so-called "need-based" aid. Info on how to appeal your lowball financial aid or merit aid offer: https://www.lockwoodcollegeprep.com/appeals…

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College Predictions 2024 49:30

6M ago49:30

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Breaking: January 24, 2024: Costume-clad and highly credible college advisors Pearl and Andy Lockwood issue their bold predictions for Class of 2025, 2026 and younger college-bound families, including: is test-optional here to stay? Will acceptance rates continue to drop? What effect will the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action have on c…

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The FAFSApocalypse 56:07

7M ago56:07

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Real-time, in-the-trenches reporting on the new FAFSA, it's changes, glitches, what's missing, more, courtesy of financial aid expert Pearl Lockwood of Lockwood College Prep. For more information about Lockwood College Prep, visit www.LockwoodCollegePrep.com.By Pearl and Andy Lockwood

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What To Do If Deferred 4:50

8M ago4:50

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What does it mean and what should you do if you're deferred by your Early Decision college? WEBVTT 00:00.811 --> 00:09.594 Hello, Andy Lockwood from Lockwood College Prep, and today I wanted to talk about what do you do if you are deferred by your early decision school. 00:09.814 --> 00:21.718 I am recording this on December 15th, and that means a …

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Secret Payment Relief for Student Loans 52:05

8M ago52:05

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College financial aid expert Pearl Lockwood reveals several "hidden" payment relief options for parents with huge amounts of PLUS (parent) loans, case studies, more. See YesterdaysDebt.com for more information.By Pearl and Andy Lockwood

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50+ financial aid questions...answered! 1:33:24

9M ago1:33:24

1:33:24

We polled 250+ families on what their one "burning" questions was about financial aid...then we answered them on a (5 Star) webinar, held October 25, 2023! -Pearl and Andy Lockwood of Lockwood College Prep.By Pearl and Andy Lockwood

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Being "Less Asian" and Other Things I Said Publicly 1:31:19

10M ago1:31:19

1:31:19

On October 17 2023, college advisor Andy Lockwood was invited to speak about college admissions and financial aid at the Manhasset (NY) Public Library. He hopes that he'll be invited back. Topics included: How much of the college application is based on grades? How much does "rigor" (AP and IB classes) count? Test-optional policies: applying vs get…

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The Big Lie About Early Decision 9:07

10M ago9:07

9:07

College advisor Andy Lockwood reveals the closely-guarded fake secret about applying Early Decision that your guidance counselor is afraid to tell. Plus thoughts on how your financial is affected, the effectiveness of Early Action, more. See LockwoodCollegePrep.com for more infoBy Pearl and Andy Lockwood

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College Admissions and Financial Aid for Class of 2024, 2025 and Younger Families 1:07:59

10M ago1:07:59

1:07:59

The New Rules of College Admissions in the test-optional, non-affirmative action era... ...and the latest on the "seismic" and "tectonic" changes in financial aid , and what to do if you have more than one sibling in college, are divorced or divorcing or own a small business. More information at LockwoodCollegePrep.com.…

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EXPOSED - The Inconvenient Truth About the New Financial Aid Rules Changes 1:02:24

11M ago1:02:24

1:02:24

The FAFSApocalypse is here! The new changes to the FAFSA and the financial aid rules are anti-middle class, lousy for business owners, terrible for divorced families and inexplicably PUNITIVE for families with more than one child in college at the same time (the so-called "Sibling Discount"). This episode was originally an impromptu webinar by coll…

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The Truth about Scholarships 1:01:25

12M ago1:01:25

1:01:25

College advisor Andy Lockwood interviews scholarship search expert Jean O'Toole of Connections101.com on the facts, myths and urban legends surrounding scholarships. Topics included: What's the deal with those weirdo, gimmicky, obscure or just plain wack-a-doo special scholarships that everyone talks about? Which scholarship search websites are act…

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Writing an “original” college essay 6:23

1y ago6:23

6:23

In the trenches advice about the Common Application Essay. College advisor Andy Lockwood ruminates on the common question of how to make your college essay "original"...By Pearl and Andy Lockwood

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The Southern Phenomenon 9:49

1y ago9:49

9:49

If you live in the Northeast, why go to college in the South? This episode expands on a recent local Fox News story about colleges students heading down South: (link: https://www.fox5ny.com/news/new-york-students-heading-south-for-college?fbclid=IwAR16w-n_oJDHyJdMPculdHdhPqsOLEFU_et_vYflFzWch_L9UKJHgqd0Ch4) For more information or to contact Lockwo…

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Late Stage College Planning for Class of 2024 Families 1:34:24

1y ago1:34:24

1:34:24

College advisor Andy Lockwood shares tips and strategies on how to write college essays that "sell", how to position yourself for scholarships and financial aid, financial aid rules changes, to submit or not to submit SAT or ACT scores, unique developments for business owners, divorced families, more. See LockwoodCollegePrep.com and LockwoodCollege…

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The New Rules of College Admissions and Financial Aid 1:38:08

1y ago1:38:08

1:38:08

Thoughts on the latest admissions and financial aid developments, including the new FAFSA rules, ChatGPT and college essays what test-optional policies mean for your kids, the impact of DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) policies, more See LockwoodCollegePrep.com for more information about our college advising and financial aid consulting progra…

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Decision Day 11:21

1+ y ago11:21

11:21

May 1 is the official housing deposit deadline for college-bound seniors, marking the end of a long, drawn out road to college. Or is it? In this episode, college advisor Andy Lockwood discusses the truth about this deadline, whether you can still negotiate with colleges after you put down a housing deposit, more. See LockwoodCollegePrep.com for in…

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Should You Submit Your SAT or ACT scores 49:27

1+ y ago49:27

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College advisor Andy Lockwood grills SAT and ACT tutor Marissa U on the latest updates in the ever-changing world of standardized testing (SAT and ACT) including: *Test-optional policies and what they mean for your child's college applications *Who do test-optional policies help? Hurt? * Do you need to submit SAT or ACT scores to get merit aid? * H…

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How to Negotiate Financial Aid 13:03

1+ y ago13:03

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Do's and don'ts for a successful financial aid appeal and merit aid negotiation For more details on how to appeal your award, see How to Negotiate Your Crappy Financial Aid and Merit Aid Offer by Andy Lockwood on Amazon, and / or Andy's "done with you" appeals service at www.LockwoodCollegePrep.com/appeals…

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What's a Good SAT Score? 9:39

1+ y ago9:39

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College advisor Andy Lockwood answers the frequently asked question, What's a good SAT (or ACT) score? For more information about Lockwood College Prep's premium college advisory programs, go to LockwoodCollegePrep.com and/or email vip@lockwoodcollegeprep.comBy Pearl and Andy Lockwood

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Extracurricular Activities That Suck 5:42

1+ y ago5:42

5:42

Thoughts on how to screw up you Common Application Activities sectionBy Pearl and Andy Lockwood

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The New Rules of Financial Aid 1:04:34

1+ y ago1:04:34

1:04:34

The New Rules of Financial Aid The latest and news about proposed changes to the FAFSA and financial aid rules, and who/what they will affect, including: Business owners Families with two or more children in college at the same time Grandparents who help pay for college Divorced or separated families Child support as income Which colleges will be a…

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The Inconvenient Truth About Honor Societies 6:42

1+ y ago6:42

6:42

How great is it to be in the National Honor Society? Or the NHSHSS? For more information visit lockwoodcollegeprep.comBy Pearl and Andy Lockwood

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How Many Kids Lie on their College Application? 7:34

1+ y ago7:34

7:34

Shocking (yet not) information about kids who lie about their extracurricular activities, race, ethnicity and have others write their essays.By Pearl and Andy Lockwood

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What High School Classes Look Good for College Admissions? 7:42

1+ y ago7:42

7:42

College advisor Andy Lockwood gives his thoughts on what classes kids should take to give themselves the best shot at getting into the colleges they're dreaming of. What 11th graders, 10th graders and younger should do re: extracurricular activities, prepping for the SAT or ACT, college fairs, more! Resource mentioned for appealing financial aid: h…

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How to Appeal or Negotiate Financial Aid 21:58

1+ y ago21:58

21:58

How to Appeal or Negotiate Financial Aid Look over the shoulder of college advisor Andy Lockwood as he gives his monthly State of the Union workshop for his clients, so that they never have to wonder, "What should I be doing now?" This month's topics include: How to appeal or negotiate a financial aid and merit aid award What a Letter of Continued …

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What to do if you're Deferred from your DREAM SCHOOL? 9:35

1+ y ago9:35

9:35

Deferred? What your kiddo should do if he was deferred by his top choice college More college admissions tips and info at LockwoodCollegePrep.com | vip@lockwoodcollegeprep.com | 516-882-5464 ***Our 2023 College Predictions: www.LockwoodCollegePrep.com/replayBy Pearl and Andy Lockwood

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College Financial Federal Student Aid FAQ Live Session (2022) 1:16:59

1+ y ago1:16:59

1:16:59

In this Episode: College Financial Federal Student Aid. The day before the FAFSA's release, college advisors Pearl and Andy Lockwood field an hour's worth of questions about the FAFSA, CSS Profile, financial aid, merit aid, and more in this live, unscripted video. ABOUT LOCKWOOD COLLEGE PLANNING ================================== Award-winning coll…

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Child Savings Account Penalized on FAFSA? 6:50

1+ y ago6:50

6:50

In this episode: How our child savings accounts penalized on the FAFSA for Covid Widows and Survivors? College advisor Andy Lockwood recently gave a seminar for widows and survivors of spouses who passed away from Covid. This video summarizes some of the questions he received on how to treat life insurance proceeds sent to the child, how FAFSA trea…

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The Inconvenient, Surprising Truth About the 529 7:12

1+ y ago7:12

7:12

FREE Guide at 👉https://www.LockwoodCollegePrep.com/h... - main keywords here 🕒 In This Video: College advisor Andy Lockwood answers the question, "Is the 529 college savings account good or bad for financial aid?" 💻 USEFUL RESOURCES: ▸ https://www.LockwoodCollegePrep.com/ ▸ https://www.LockwoodCollegePrep.com/blog ▸ https://www.youtube.com/c/AndyLo…

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