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The College Admissions Edge

The College Admissions Edge

De: Pearl and Andy Lockwood
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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 and Andy Lockwood, best-selling authors, admissions and scholarships consultants based in Long Island New York, a/k/a one of the spazziest places on earth for college stress, weird ultra-competitive behavior by parents and teens! For more info, visit www.LockwoodCollegePrep.com© 2025 Lockwood College Prep Crianza y Familias Relaciones
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  • New Law Could Destroy Student Loans: What Families Must Know Now

    New Law Could Destroy Student Loans: What Families Must Know Now
    Jul 4 2025

    Student loans, parent loans, FAFSA changes, college financial aid, and federal loan limits are all about to change—big time.

    In this episode of College Coffee Talk, college advisors Andy and Pearl Lockwood break down the hidden student loan changes buried in the federal “Big Beautiful Bill” that could affect millions of families starting with the Class of 2026.

    ✔ Subsidized loans ending in 2026

    ✔ New $50K loan caps for students and parents

    ✔ Why many families will face $70K+ per year in uncovered college costs

    ✔ The impact on FAFSA, Pell Grants, and the CSS Profile

    ✔ Why private lending may explode—and what you can do now

    ✔ Key deadlines and planning strategies for rising juniors and seniors

    📞 Need help with college admissions?

    Visit LockwoodCollegePrep.com

    #CollegeAdmissions #EducationPolicy #FAFSA #FinancialAid #CollegePlanning #StudentLoans #LoanForgiveness #Scholarships #HigherEducation #Parenting #CollegeBound #ClassOf2025 #ACTPrep #SATPrep #Parenting #2025 #DebtRelief #CollegeEssay#CollegeAdmissions #DoubleDeposit #CollegeAdmissions #CollegeDecision #CollegePlanning #EnrollmentMistakes #StudentAdvice #collegeplanning #collegefinancialaid #collegeadvisor
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    22 m
  • The Grinch Who Saved Her College Dreams (With Hard Truths)

    The Grinch Who Saved Her College Dreams (With Hard Truths)
    Jun 13 2025

    In this episode, Andy Lockwood recounts a recent client meeting that got real—fast. A high-achieving 10th grader wanted to apply to a Top 12 college.

    But when Andy reviewed her junior year course load, he gave her the advice no one else had the guts to say: You’re not competitive yet.

    ✔ Why skipping an AP could cost you an Ivy

    ✔ What “rigor” actually means to admissions officers

    ✔ The 60/40 formula elite schools use to evaluate applicants

    ✔ The extracurricular bar you really need to clear

    ✔ Why your GPA is just the beginning

    📞 Need help with college admissions?

    Visit LockwoodCollegePrep.com

    #CollegeAdmissions #EducationPolicy #FAFSA #FinancialAid #CollegePlanning #StudentLoans #LoanForgiveness #Scholarships #HigherEducation #Parenting #CollegeBound #ClassOf2025 #ACTPrep #SATPrep #Parenting #2025 #DebtRelief #CollegeEssay#CollegeAdmissions #DoubleDeposit #CollegeAdmissions #CollegeDecision #CollegePlanning #EnrollmentMistakes #StudentAdvice #collegeplanning #collegefinancialaid #collegeadvisor
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    14 m
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