Lockwood College Prep

Lockwood is the best in the biz and really cares about kids. He delivered for our family.
Amazing offers came in when he helped us with transfer process. He’s also gone the extra mile through the decision process of which of our great new options to choose.

Absolutely, positively , 100% worth every dime! Without them we could NEVER have done this!! The guidance and consulting was truly priceless!!! God sent!! Thank you guys forever!

Working with Andy was one of the best decisions we made during the college process. What stood out most was the relationship he built with my daughter — they had an easy banter, genuine rapport, and worked together so naturally that I often felt happily unnecessary in the process.. I would recommend Lockwood College Prep to any family navigating the college admissions journey.

I first met Andy and Pearl about four years ago, feeling completely overwhelmed by how much college admissions had changed. I retained Lockwood College Prep, and through the years, Andy and Pearl have been an invaluable resource for my family, guiding my three children through high school course selection, SAT prep, college essays, and building balanced college lists.
Andy and Pearl are always one step ahead of the curve. While many schools were still test-optional, they encouraged my oldest son to take the SAT—advice that helped Aidan get into Syracuse University’s competitive Sports Analytics program with a merit scholarship. We even negotiated an additional $20K by leveraging a competing offer received from a comparable school. Our younger son recently took Lockwood's SAT prep class and achieved a 1520. Dylan is heading to his dream school, Boston College, this fall. My...

I am so grateful for Pearl and Andy’s guidance, support and always being direct and honest. Not only did they help my daughter submit a strong application, but they helped us secure an excellent financial aid package. And on top of all of that… they helped me get total loan forgiveness!! I highly highly highly recommend them.

Pearl & Andy were invaluable to us throughout our kids’ college process. They advised and supported all of us along the way. I don’t know if we could have done it without them! So grateful!!

We cannot say enough great things about Andy and the whole team at Lockwood college prep. We used their services for my daughter graduating this June and headed to her -#1 choice Boston College business school.
Andy helped us every step along the way from strategic summer planning, high school course selection, and the entire application process. His tutor was incredible and my daughter went from a 29 on her first ACT to a 35 in a single test.
They offered tons of writing sessions and editing support with the essays. In addition we received comprehensive assessments early on to determine best career choices. We also received free consultations with an accountant and a scholarship advisor. The college process is so much more than when I went through it. I was so grateful to have Andy and team guiding us through every step and getting my daughter into her dream...

Andy and Pearl are extremely helpful!

We have been with Andy and Pearl for almost 10 years at this point. They have successfully guided our three kids through years of college and FAFSA applications. Having one less thing to worry about, and knowing that side of the process is being taken care correctly is priceless. We can't recommend them enough!

We have been using Lockwood College Prep for years for our daughter, Isabella, and couldn't be happier. Andy, Pearl, Christine, Matteo and their other staff have prepped our daughter, from the college essay prompts, SAT test prepping, college applications, CSS profile and FAFSA for each year she's been in school. They take care of everything!!!!! Thanks to them, our daughter was admitted to all of the colleges she applied to and with great scholarship packages.
Throughout the college years, as our family needs changed, Pearl and Andy were there and assisted us with the parent plus loans. It could not have been a more seamless process. They are nothing short of awesome!!! We thank God for them.

I can't thank Andy and Pearl enough for all of their help and guidance! Applying to college can be a stressful time for teens and parents, but they have helped us to feel prepared and confident. They are both extremely knowledgable about all aspects of the application process and have offered support each step of the way! I highly recommend them!!!

Working with Lockwood College Consulting was an exceptional experience from start to finish. Their team brings a level of insight, organization, and calm guidance that is incredibly valuable during what can otherwise feel like an overwhelming process.

They took the time to really understand our goals and helped translate them into a clear, thoughtful strategy. Pearl, in particular, took the time to really help me understand my options, which made a meaningful difference. Every step felt intentional. Communication was prompt, professional, and genuinely supportive.

What really also struck me is thatAndy offered incredible college readiness support for my youngest, even before it was really time to think about college prep

What stood out most was their ability to balance high-level expertise with a very personal approach. We never felt like “just...

Thank you all for your help in this crazy process! SMU was not a school that was on Haley’s radar until Daniel recommended she take a look while they were working on her college list. We are so glad she took his advice! They offered Haley a spot in their honors program, a great scholarship, and she really loved it when she went to visit for admitted students day.

Andy & Pearl are amazing people. If you’re tired of sales pitches and appreciate straight answers hire Lockwood College Prep to help prepare your children for college. The higher education system of today is way different than it was. Every family needs help navigating this next step in their child’s life. The Lockwood’s are the best in the business preparing your family for college. Their help has been critical to the success of my children. College is a huge financial investment in your family’s future. Don’t go it alone. Hire the professionals that treat you like family.

Lockwood College Prep was extremely helpful & enlightening with our three college students. Pearl, Christine and Andy were knowledgeable & patient with all of our needs. A home run with financial aid advice & help in filling out all of the forms. Thank you, Sincerely.

I cannot emphasize enough how great Andy and Pearl and their team has been. Over the past 8 years I have been working with them with 2 kids going to 2 different colleges. If you are like me your kids are initially applying to many schools, these schools require somewhat different information in their financial aid applications, Lockwood handles it all! Once your child is accepted Lockwood handles the yearly reapplication making sure all forms are filed on time and correctly. The amount of money awarded to my children was absolutely staggering! Couple that with the time saved and peace of mind knowing everything was being done correctly was invaluable. This was by far the best return on investment I have ever made! I cannot recommend them highly enough. Thank You Lockwood!!!

Thank you all for your guidance during this college process for Tristan! We are definitely very happy (and relieved, lol) that you were all with us during this process to guide the way. It was so much more high maintenance than I expected and you all really helped make the experience better. Will definitely recommend your services!!! Thank you!

We worked with Lockwood College Prep for a second time to help our middle son, Jude, navigate the college application process. We were once again very grateful for Andy and Pearl’s support and guidance. From the beginning, they were instrumental in making the experience smooth and so much less stressful. Andy helped us create a thoughtful, well-rounded list of schools that fit Jude’s interests and goals, while also ensuring that his application showcased not only his accomplishments but his individual personality and potential. Pearl made the financial aid process a breeze, taking the worry out of what would have been an overwhelming task! Thanks to their expertise and dedication, Jude was accepted to one of his top choices, Providence College, and he couldn’t be happier there. We wholeheartedly recommend the Lockwood team to any family looking for expert advice and support throughout...

We signed up for Lockwood college prep when our first child was applying to college ,as parents ,we didn’t go to school in the states therefore we found the process daunting and we weren’t very familiar with the process . However Andy,Pearl and the entire Lockwood team made the experience completely stress free.They provided invaluable assistance with essay writing, compiling college lists, listing accomplishments,completing the CSS Profile and the dreaded FASFA application.
Our satisfaction with the Lockwood’s college prep team was so high that we signed our next two children as well .
Our first two children got into their dream colleges and our last child has received most of her acceptances to college ,she will be attending in the fall .
We cannot emphasize enough how invaluable their guidance and support have been throughout this journey.
Rosaleen

Andy was extremely helpful during the college selection and application process. I signed up for the soup to nuts, entire package so he and Pearl were my go-to for everything college planning related. They even filled out the CSS and FAFSA for me. My child worked mostly with Andy and then with his team for the essays. ALL I NEED TO SAY IS.... WE ARE 2/2!! Both of my children got into their first choice school. I fully believe my son got into his dream Top 20 based on Andy's advice. Thank you so much Andy and team!

Andy and Pearl are an exceptional team, guiding families through the entire college application process. Their dedication, expertise, and genuine care for both students and parents have significantly impacted our college application journey for both of our children (Jack and Kaitlyn).
From the outset, Andy and his outstanding team took the time to understand our goals for each child. They provided personalized guidance and support, making the complex college application process manageable. Their extensive knowledge of various colleges and programs is invaluable, and their relatable approach stems from their own experiences. They transform a daunting process into a manageable one, allowing families to maintain a calm and healthy relationship with their children. Andy and Pearl's realistic and informative approach, combined with their comforting sense of humor, ensures support...

My Name is Nicholas Nitis and had been through 2 College counselors for my Daughter. I totally wasted my money. My wife and I were at wits end and someone mentioned Lockwood College Prep and of course I was skeptical. The first time I spoke to Andy Lockwood I felt comfortable. From the very beginning of the process of applications editing of essays, financial planning and college tours ,Lockwood's staff were priceless. Andy and Pearl were available at anytime to calm the water in this process. Andy and staff gave weekly and most times twice a week zoom meetings one on one to edit and make suggestions with my Daughters Essays. The applications were a process and filled out perfectly. No information was sent without review from my Daughter and Lockwood. My Daughter was accepted to 75% of the schools she applied to and chose Notre Dame. She also made the Deans List in her first...

Andy and Pearl made the process of getting into college actually pleasant . I was told by coworkers that the process is like having a part time job without the pay.
They were so helpful with my son 5 years ago, and recently with my daughter last year. They are both very happy with their university choices. I’m happy I went to Lockwood

Andy, Pearl and team are an absolute gem! They really care and worked hard to get the best result for us. My three children benefited greatly with their help through the confusing maze of the different school requirements. They worked personally with each of my children, each of course with different personality and interest, to submit the best application possible. There were many questions, and deadlines. But Andy and Pearl were always there for us, providing answers, and making sure deadlines are kept. I slept better at night because of them. Highly recommend!!!

Huge shoutout to Pearl & Andy for helping me and my daughters navigate the college application process from beginning to end. Pearl is the Queen of the FAFSA & CSS Profile and her expertise and timely communication makes a stressful time run so smoothly. I cannot imagine what this wild ride would have been like without them. I highly recommend Lockwood College Prep. My Dickinson College graduate and my junior at the University of Texas at Austin would also agree. Thank you, Pearl & Andy. 💙

Incredible help with essay writing and application process.

We started working with Andy and Pearl about 6 years ago when our son was a second semester sophomore in high school. He has now graduated with honors from UMichigan, Go Blue!
Andy mentioned something in a talk he gave, that my husband turned to me and said, "We can afford college!". I cannot recommend Lockwood College Prep enough, from the support we got through the application process to the financial aid consulting and FAFSA help all the way through, Lockwood Prep was our secret weapon. I have shared their information with dozens of friends and will happily continue to do so.