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Financial Aid Myths for High-Income Families (Debunked!)
Think you make too much to qualify for college financial aid? Think again. In this episode, college advisor Andy Lockwood interviews CPA Rick Darvis to reveal powerful, little-known tax strategies that high-income...
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College Admissions Secrets: What Officers Really Look For in 2025
College admissions officers don’t just want perfect GPAs or test scores—they want authenticity, consistency, and leadership. Here’s what really matters in 2025 applications.
In this episode, Pearl and Andy Lockwood...
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Major Changes to Federal Financial Aid: What Families Need to Know
FAFSA changes, federal aid reforms, financial aid bills in Congress—families need to understand what these radical proposals mean for college affordability and student loan eligibility.
In this episode of College...
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Double Deposits in College Admissions: Smart Strategy or Huge Mistake
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,...
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How You Can Get Off College Waitlists in 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...
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Why They Got Into The Ivy League — And You Didn’t
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...
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Is Trump Ending the Department Of Education?
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...
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2025 Financial Aid at Risk? DOE Cuts Explained
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...
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FAFSA & Student Loans at RISK? The TRUTH About Education Job Cuts
📉 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...
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3 College Planning Mistakes That Could Cost You Everything
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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ALL Students MUST know the TRUTH about the Diversity Essay
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...
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Parents, STOP Making These Costly College List Mistakes
Are you making these CRINGEWORTHY mistakes when picking colleges? STOP sabotaging your college admissions chances! In this episode of College Coffee Talk, we break down the biggest college list mistakes and what you...
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