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The Inconvenient Truth About Scholarships
College advisor Andy Lockwood interviews scholarship search expert Jean O'Toole on little known strategies -- and pitfalls -- relating to the search for scholarships for college.
Topics include:
The...
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10 College Admissions and Financial Aid Results Mistakes to Avoid (2022)
In Today's Episode:
College advisor summarizes 10 self-imposed obstacles that causes families with college-bound teens to fail to get in where they want, and to fail at financial aid and scholarships.
USEFUL...
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The "Secret" Deadline for FAFSA and CSS Profile (2022)
In Today's Episode:
Learn the insider secret deadline for FAFSA college financial aid applications. Each year, thousands of financial aid applicants blow the deadlines for the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal...
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3 Deadly Federal Student Aid Mistakes To Avoid (2022)
In This Episode:
00:00 - Introduction
00:22 - Mistake #1
02:48 - Mistake #2
05:04 - Mistake #3
07:21 - Conclusion
USEFUL RESOURCES: ▸ https://www.LockwoodCollegePrep.com/ ▸ https://www.LockwoodCollegePrep.com/blog...
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FAFSA Application NEWS - What You MUST Know!
In This Episode:
00:00 - Introduction
00:32 - What is a FAFSA?
07:52 - Conclusion
USEFUL RESOURCES: ▸ https://www.LockwoodCollegePrep.com/ ▸ https://www.LockwoodCollegePrep.com/blog...
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The TRUTH About the Student Loan Forgiveness Proposal (2022)
In This Episode:
A look at college loan (Direct and PLUS loans) forgiveness...plus how to AVOID student debt and get your hands on grants and scholarships via the FAFSA, CSS Profile and other sources of college...
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What happens when you can't qualify for student loans or parent loans?
College advisors Pearl and Andy Lockwood chat about the Parent (PLUS) loan, how to qualify, what happens if you're unable to be approved, more. See LockwoodCollegePrep.com for more information.
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College admissions and financial aid trends and predictions
In this episode, originally broadcasted on our Facebook page (Facebook.com/lockwoodcollegeprep, Mondays at 10:00am), Pearl and Andy wrap up the key takeaways from their industry conference in dirty, disgusting...
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Here’s what you should be doing now!
Each month we tell clients "Here's What You Should Be Doing Now," so that they never have to wonder about deadlines for applications, financial aid, when to visit colleges, more. I hope you take the advice to heart!...
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RIP Safety Schools?
College consultant Andy Lockwood shares admissions results from the Class of 2022 and what they mean for the Class of 2023 Links mentioned in this episode: facebook.com.lockwoodcollegeprep...
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When a College Advisor visits her own kid in college
College advisors Pearl and Andy Lockwood talk about Pearl's visit to Ann Arbor to see their kid. Andy gets all snarky and sarcastic about some of the people who go to UMICH. For more information visit...
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Admissions Results
College consultants Pearl and Andy Lockwood discuss this year's results for the Class of 2022 so far, and what they mean for families with Class of 2023 or younger kiddos headed to college! For more information on the...
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