The College Admissions Edge

By: 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
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  • Double Deposits in College Admissions: Smart Strategy or Huge Mistake

    Double Deposits in College Admissions: Smart Strategy or Huge Mistake
    May 9 2025

    Double deposits, college decisions, admissions policies, financial aid penalties—families need to know what really happens when students commit to two colleges.

    Pearl and Andy Lockwood break down the legal, ethical, and financial dangers of double depositing—and why it could backfire for Class of 2025 students and families navigating college admissions.

    In this episode:

    ✔ What double depositing is and why families consider it

    ✔ Real consequences from colleges if they find out

    ✔ How it impacts financial aid, enrollment, and credibility

    ✔ Better decision strategies for uncertain students

    📞 Need help with college admissions?

    Visit LockwoodCollegePrep.com

    #CollegeApplications #CollegeAdmissions #EducationPolicy #FAFSA #FinancialAid #CollegePlanning #StudentLoans #LoanForgiveness #Scholarships #HigherEducation #Parenting #CollegeBound #ClassOf2025 #ACTPrep #SATPrep #Parenting #2025 #DebtRelief #IvyDay #IvyLeague #CollegeRejection #Accepted #CollegeEssay #CollegeApps #FAFSA #CollegeDecisions #comedyshorts #collegebound #WaitlistTips #StudentSuccess #CollegeEssay #collegelife #collegebound2025
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    30 mins
  • How You Can Get Off College Waitlists in 2025

    How You Can Get Off College Waitlists in 2025
    Apr 28 2025

    Waitlisted on college application? You’re not alone. We discussed how to get off the waitlist. In this exclusive clip from College Coffee Talk, college experts Pearl and Andy Lockwood break down the real numbers behind college waitlists—and what families should be doing now to improve their chances of getting in.

    Pearl and Andy Lockwood break down:

    • Who actually gets off college waitlists

    • What your odds really are in 2025

    • How to play it smart while you wait

    🎙 This is from College Coffee Talk every Monday at 10 AM EST on Facebook.

    🔗 Get expert college admissions & financial aid consulting: LockwoodCollegePrep.com

    #CollegeApplications #CollegeAdmissions #EducationPolicy #FAFSA #FinancialAid #CollegePlanning #StudentLoans #LoanForgiveness #Scholarships #HigherEducation #Parenting #CollegeBound #ClassOf2025 #ACTPrep #SATPrep #Parenting #2025 #DebtRelief #IvyDay #IvyLeague #CollegeRejection #Accepted #CollegeEssay #CollegeApps #FAFSA #CollegeDecisions #comedyshorts #collegebound #WaitlistTips #StudentSuccess #CollegeEssay #collegelife #collegebound2025
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    29 mins
  • Why They Got Into The Ivy League — And You Didn’t

    Why They Got Into The Ivy League — And You Didn’t
    Apr 4 2025

    In this exclusive clip from College Coffee Talk, college consultants Pearl and Andy Lockwood reveal the little-known patterns behind Ivy League acceptances—and the common traits of those who don’t make the cut. ✅ What elite schools are really looking for ✅ Why perfect grades and test scores aren’t enough ✅ The overlooked X-factors behind every YES 🎙 This is from College Coffee Talk, tune in every Monday at 10 AM EST on Facebook. 🔗 Get expert college admissions & financial aid consulting: LockwoodCollegePrep.com #Trump #CollegeAdmissions #EducationPolicy #FAFSA #FinancialAid #CollegePlanning #StudentLoans #LoanForgiveness #Scholarships #HigherEducation #Parenting #CollegeBound #ClassOf2025 #ACTPrep #SATPrep #Parenting #2025 #DebtRelief #IvyDay #IvyLeague #CollegeRejection #Accepted #CollegeEssay #CollegeApps #FAFSA #CollegeDecisions
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    37 mins

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