Lockwood College Prep

I seriously don't know what I would have done without them! They are so efficient and take all the stress off my shoulders. I started with them 2 years ago for my son and am now continuing with them for my daughter. Any email I get regarding finances from colleges and universities, I just forward it to Pearl, and it's taken care of in a flash. Thanks a million Read more >

Wanted to thank Lockwood College Prep and Marissa's ACT prep class! My daughter increased her score by 4 points and reached her goal score AND she did so while taking the test with a mask and gloves on because of Covid! I highly recommend this organization and test prep service! It was very helpful and are so thankful it was available through video conferencing! Read more >

We will be eternally grateful to Andy Lockwood, who 3 years ago saved our long term financial well being when he successfully appealed our ZERO financial aid package, and got us over $40,000/year in financial aid from Penn! Our oldest son had applied early decision to Penn after Penn's Net Price Calculator gave us a cost of attendance figure that was well within our means. To our dismay (and enormous stress) Penn's financial aid package came back with ZERO aid. That was in March, when my son had already pulled all his other college applications and had nowhere else to go. I called our financial aid officer at Penn and she would not give us details and simply told us we did not qualify for any aid. Desperate, I reached out to Andy and he helped me craft a letter of appeal explaining our circumstances. That appeal was rejected. It ultimately took 3 or 4 more tries, with different... Read more >

Pearl & Andy Lockwood have been very instrumental in educating us about the college application process. With 3 college age kids, we've benefited several years now from their ongoing informational webinars, their one-to-one guidance on specific issues and their FAFSA preparation. We paid lots of money for 2 college counseling services prior to them and found Lockwood College Prep to be the absolute best information and value, by far. And they are very entertaining to boot! I've laughed through many Lockwood moments when I otherwise may have been crying! Read more >

Andy and Pearl are very knowledgeable and take the time to listen! They have been so easy to work with. Read more >

Andy –

Thank you for the years of advice provided through your emails and in person and online seminars.

I wanted to point out that negotiations for a financial aid package do not need to be limited only to the time of admissions - you can "negotiate" each year.

My son attends a top university that does not offer merit scholarships, so I couldn’t really avail myself of your negotiating techniques during the admissions process. However when my second child started college, we were offered more in the way of financial aid. I didn’t think it was enough and so I called and politely spoke to my son’s financial aid officer. During our conversation, he tweaked the value of our home in the computer and miraculously we got an additional $2,300. The easiest money I’ve ever earned.

It happened again this year. The university... Read more >

As a CPA, I have referred many a client to Andy which in turn resulted in satisfied clients. However I am also a personal customer....through a financial aide appeals letter, Andy helped my daughter' s initial scholarship offer of $5,900 from Fordham Univ increase to over $36,000. The task of college planning and application is not a do-it-yourself process. You need the guidance of a professional. I have trusted Andy with both my own valued clients as well as my own daughter. You will be surprised at what you don't know and how you will find his fee is not a cost....but an investment in your child's future. Read more >

The Lockwoods are wholly responsible for my daughter affording Sweet Briar College. Due to unforeseen financial circumstances we were extremely worried about the cost of a high end private college yet wanted to provide her the experience. Sydney went to SBC 4 amazing years and not once did I worry about money or the timing of filing certain key items & papers.

Thank God for these top professionals. They have now assisted in organizing her forms for grad school. It is such a relief to turn over this important job to someone who knows what they are doing!

Thank you so much for your attention to detail, patience and creativity in dealing with a nervous single parent.

If you are a busy parent, working non stop(I’m a teacher)and fretting about affording college for one or more children please call them or listen in on one of their free... Read more >

Lockwood College Prep was extremely helpful in navigating the college search and FAFSA process. Andy and Pearl took the stress out of finding the right college for both my daughters. The consulting fee I paid was well worth the money. They helped us negotiate a better deal with the colleges and saved us money on the tuition. I am really happy that I found them before we started our college search!! Read more >

Andy and Pearl are up to date with all the latest information regarding college admissions as well as financial and merit aid. They come with a wealth of knowledge and a common sense approach. I highly recommend them. Read more >