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

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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

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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

Is Trump about to defund the Department of Education? In this video college consultants Pearl and Andy Lockwood react to Trump’s latest push to cut DOE funding—and what that means for: - PLUS loans - FAFSA processing - Student loan forgiveness - Families with college-bound kids 🎙 This is a recording from the show College Coffee Talk. Tune in every Monday at 10am for more college admissions information like this! 📞 Need help navigating financial aid? Visit LockwoodCollegePrep.com #Trump #CollegeAdmissions #EducationPolicy #FAFSA #FinancialAid #CollegePlanning #StudentLoans #LoanForgiveness #Scholarships #HigherEducation #Parenting #CollegeBound #ClassOf2025 #ACTPrep #SATPrep #Parenting #2025 #DebtRelief

Will financial aid survive the Department of Education’s layoffs?

With massive job cuts underway, families—especially the Class of 2025—could expect potential FAFSA delays, reduced support, and major funding uncertainties.

In this episode, Pearl & Andy Lockwood break down:

✔ Predictions about how DOE layoffs will impact FAFSA and aid packages

✔ How families can avoid getting blindsided

✔ What to expect for student loan forgiveness programs

✔ Smart steps Class of 2025 parents should take right now

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📉 FAFSA delays, student loan uncertainty, and financial aid disruptions—how will the Department of Education’s job cuts impact parents and students? This change could mean fewer resources, slower application processing, and major challenges for families planning for college. 🔍 In this episode, we break down: ✔ How these cuts could slow down FAFSA processing ✔ The potential impact on student loan forgiveness programs ✔ What this means for financial aid eligibility ✔ How parents & students can protect themselves from financial setbacks Join us for College Coffee Talk every Monday at 10 AM EST on Facebook. ⏩ This is only a short clip. Watch the full episode on The College Admissions Edge podcast, available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. 🔗 Get expert college admissions & financial aid consulting: LockwoodCollegePrep.com #studentloans #highereducation #collegeplanning #scholarships #educationpolicy #loanforgiveness #collegeadmissions #CollegeBound #scholarships #CollegeApplications #FinancialAid #CollegeEssays #actprep #satprep #collegelife #collegebound2025 #parenting #education #college #studentloans #financialplanning #family #HigherEducation #scholarships #collegeplanning #studentdebt #Collegeadvice #studentloans #LoanForgiveness #DebtRelief #ParentLoans

Most students and parents unknowingly make these 3 college planning mistakes.

From financial aid blunders to admissions missteps, these errors could cost you your dream school and thousands in scholarships.

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Diversity essays have become a standard part of the college application process, but what do they really mean for students?

In this episode, we examine how diversity essays impact admissions, what colleges actually look for, and the biggest mistakes students make when writing them.

We also discuss student loan myths that could cost families thousands of dollars. Join us for College Coffee Talk every Monday at 10 AM EST on Facebook.

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