-Beth Marcus
Scottsdale, AZ
Exclusively for stressed out parents with a pit in their stomach over the prospect of forking over 250K plus per child, per college...and those who suspect that there might just be a "hidden" way to negotiate a better deal
How to Create a Windfall of Scholarships and Financial Aid
Slash college costs by 52.% even if you think you can't possibly qualify, and your child did not single-handedly construct a village in a Third World country or cure Coronavirus
Dear fellow parent:
Thank you for your interest in our college advising services. Let me be straight with you:
Our proprietary "P4" system is really a backward approach to creating a college plan, integrating four separate disciplines. We're the only game in town when it comes to this approach - to our knowledge, no public high school guidance counselor, private school advisor or any other college planner addresses the following critical elements in a comprehensive, integrated way.
Plus, we don't bribe, photoshop or take standardized tests for you! (C'mon, I had to say something!)
Here's how we approach advising in four steps:
1. Plan. First, we explore your child's "wiring" and what that translates into in terms of where they can fit into the world AND make a living (i.e. getting off Mom and Dad's payroll. :)
2. Path. Immediately thereafter, we build a strategic and balanced college list that includes schools that are highly reputable across the cluster of best fit majors and careers that we mutually decide to focus on, as well as "best fit" for other, more traditional college planning considerations.
3. Position. The next component is reverse engineering what will resonate with admissions officers, which involves uncovering the unique qualities of each child to position them to stand from thousands of competitor-applicants. This includes resume-building, essay writing, test prep and tutoring, visits, interviews, and more.
4. Produce. The last step involves scholarships, financial aid advice and forms preparation, and creative funding strategies that frequently involve tax-related advice for high earning business owners. We are experts at negotiating scholarship and financial aid awards, also.
The customary charge for a College Strategy Session is $499, but you can book one - gratis - if you do so within 72 hours of attending one of our presentations.
College Advising Fees and your Return on Investment.
I won't beat around the bush, we're not an el-cheapo operation. But the investment to work with us is commensurate with the value we provide in terms of scholarships and financial aid we're able to help clients obtain...
...not to mention clarity about which colleges to apply to, what to write on essays and applications, which courses and extracurricular activities to pursue, college visits and interviews, holding your child accountable through the entire process so you don't have to scream at them and similar concerns and more...
...which ALL equates to a huge reduction of uncertainty and stress that, frankly, is impossible to quantify.
Andy takes on 24 select students per graduation class, e.g. 24 for the Class of 2021, 24 2022's. His capacity fills up earlier each year.
Thank you for your interest in our college advising services. Let me be straight with you:
Our proprietary "P4" system is really a backward approach to creating a college plan, integrating four separate disciplines. We're the only game in town when it comes to this approach - to our knowledge, no public high school guidance counselor, private school advisor or any other college planner addresses the following critical elements in a comprehensive, integrated way.
Plus, we don't bribe, photoshop or take standardized tests for you! (C'mon, I had to say something!)
Here's how we approach advising in four steps:
1. Plan. First, we explore your child's "wiring" and what that translates into in terms of where they can fit into the world AND make a living (i.e. getting off Mom and Dad's payroll. :)
2. Path. Immediately thereafter, we build a strategic and balanced college list that includes schools that are highly reputable across the cluster of best fit majors and careers that we mutually decide to focus on, as well as "best fit" for other, more traditional college planning considerations.
3. Position. The next component is reverse engineering what will resonate with admissions officers, which involves uncovering the unique qualities of each child to position them to stand from thousands of competitor-applicants. This includes resume-building, essay writing, test prep and tutoring, visits, interviews, and more.
4. Produce. The last step involves scholarships, financial aid advice and forms preparation, and creative funding strategies that frequently involve tax-related advice for high earning business owners. We are experts at negotiating scholarship and financial aid awards, also.
The customary charge for a College Strategy Session is $499, but you can book one - gratis - if you do so within 72 hours of attending one of our presentations.
College Advising Fees and your Return on Investment.
I won't beat around the bush, we're not an el-cheapo operation. But the investment to work with us is commensurate with the value we provide in terms of scholarships and financial aid we're able to help clients obtain...
...not to mention clarity about which colleges to apply to, what to write on essays and applications, which courses and extracurricular activities to pursue, college visits and interviews, holding your child accountable through the entire process so you don't have to scream at them and similar concerns and more...
...which ALL equates to a huge reduction of uncertainty and stress that, frankly, is impossible to quantify.
Andy takes on 24 select students per graduation class, e.g. 24 for the Class of 2021, 24 2022's. His capacity fills up earlier each year.
Current college advisory fees start at $6,000 and can be more than $20,000 (subject to change, without notice). The range depends on whether families work with us for financial aid and other college funding advice, or our more comprehensive program that includes each of the four areas (Plan, Path, Position, Produce), above.
Fees to work with Andy's associates start at $3,500. Lockwood College Prep also offers standalone SAT and ACT prep and financial aid applications preparation and consulting.
NOTE: because we are a 'boutique" firm with limited capacity to work 1-on-1 with families, we are extremely choosy about whom we work with. If we sense, in an initial College Strategy Session phone call that a child or parent will not be a good fit (e.g. easy to work with), we will politely inform them so and conclude the call, no hassles or hard feelings.
However, if we mutually decide that it's appropriate to discuss these details on your call, you'll get everything you need - including pricing, deliverables and MUTUAL expectations - to make a decision about working with us.
NOTE: because we are a 'boutique" firm with limited capacity to work 1-on-1 with families, we are extremely choosy about whom we work with. If we sense, in an initial College Strategy Session phone call that a child or parent will not be a good fit (e.g. easy to work with), we will politely inform them so and conclude the call, no hassles or hard feelings.
However, if we mutually decide that it's appropriate to discuss these details on your call, you'll get everything you need - including pricing, deliverables and MUTUAL expectations - to make a decision about working with us.
Three things happen during your College Strategy Session:
YOUR QUESTIONS
Fire away any "burning" questions on our conference call! (You'll get our conf call log in details after you book.) Most calls are about getting into college, paying for college (grants and scholarships) help managing the whole process, i.e. ACT/SAT, what do do when, esp. choosing colleges, extra-curriculars, interviews, applications essays, more!
OUR ANSWERS
You'll get answers to each of your questions. However, be forewarned: typically, Andy has several questions for YOU :) Frequently, his questions are about grades, standardized test scores (if known), extra-curricular activities, financial info such as income, savings, your goals...and challenges!
GOOD FIT?
On your call, Andy will give you the best - and candid - advice possible. If he believes that you'd be a good fit for one of our programs, Andy will make a recommendation..and if Andy does NOT think that our services will be valuable to you, he'll tell you as well (this is the case with approximately 1/3 of prospective clients).
As soon as I walked through your door I felt as if a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders. Thank you for all you have done for my precious girls!
Thank you for all your help with the applications and essays!
-Victorien Jakobsen, Vassar College
I recommend you to all my friends with kids headed to college that they call you.
-Frank Brecher
Commack, New York
Commack, New York
Initially, I thought I was just going to get financial aid advice but
Andy helped us with a lot more than that.
He spoke about camps Alexis should attend to showcase her talents, the sports resume to send out to colleges, sports DVD, the essays she should be writing, internships and just so many other little details that I just didn't think about.
He spoke about camps Alexis should attend to showcase her talents, the sports resume to send out to colleges, sports DVD, the essays she should be writing, internships and just so many other little details that I just didn't think about.
His rolodex is filled with the right connections that Lexi needed for the college process. He helped us market our daughter.
I think it would be worth your time to meet with Andy. Thank you!
-Karen Greene
Glen Head, New York
Glen Head, New York
Andy put all my wife's anxieties about the college paperwork to rest. I can't say enough about the quality of his work. My daughter is so happy at Columbia!
Thanks, Andy!
-Vince Gonzalez
Huntington, New York
About Pearl and Andy Lockwood
Pearl and Andy Lockwood are attorneys-turned-college consultants who help "Forgotten Middle Class" families get into - and pay "Wholesale" prices for - the best countries in the country...even if they think they can't possibly qualify!
Pearl is a former Assistant District Attorney in Queens County, New York and our resident financial aid forms prep maven.
Andy is a three time #1 Best Selling author and has appeared multiple times on Fox News and CBS News and in The Wall Street Journal, and other media as their featured college expert.
Pearl is a former Assistant District Attorney in Queens County, New York and our resident financial aid forms prep maven.
Andy is a three time #1 Best Selling author and has appeared multiple times on Fox News and CBS News and in The Wall Street Journal, and other media as their featured college expert.
The Lockwoods have personally mentored students admitted to Harvard, Yale, MIT, Cornell (Pearl's alma mater, fun fact) as well as community colleges and many colleges "in between."
Pearl and Andy are adamant that "College ROI" more important than bragging rights displayed on a sticker on the rear window of an automobile. What you get OUT of college matters far more than where you go.
Clients hail from all over the country and out-of-the country (China, Australia, Serbia, Estonia to name a few), as well as all walks of life, including business-owners, student-athlete families, divorced/separated families and "regular" high income and Forgotten Middle Class families who don't want to the right questions to ask, feel overwhelmed and don't want to commit any long-lasting errors with their children's education.
Pearl and Andy are adamant that "College ROI" more important than bragging rights displayed on a sticker on the rear window of an automobile. What you get OUT of college matters far more than where you go.
Clients hail from all over the country and out-of-the country (China, Australia, Serbia, Estonia to name a few), as well as all walks of life, including business-owners, student-athlete families, divorced/separated families and "regular" high income and Forgotten Middle Class families who don't want to the right questions to ask, feel overwhelmed and don't want to commit any long-lasting errors with their children's education.
'Dear Andy:
Your professionalism and patience is what makes you and your business so successful. I am going to recommend you to all my friends so they can put their mind at ease and not have to worry about undertaking this daunting process alone!
Sincerely,
-Sabrina Ferrara
Hauppauge, NY
Andy, We want to thank you and Pearl for all your hard work advising us on the issues surrounding college admission. You simplified an often complex process and took a huge load off of our shoulders.
While we should have listened to your advice regarding early decision, we were pleased with the increase in financial aid afforded to us.
We look forward to your counsel in the years ahead for all three of our college bound children. It’s great working with you both.
-Jeanne & Gary Lofgren
Westbury, NY
Dear College Pete and Andy:
We wanted to express our thanks and gratitude for your professional guidance in the college planning process. We first met with you at one of your seminars when Lauren was in the beginning of 10th grade. While initially it seemed perhaps to be a bit premature to plan for college three years in advance, it became clear that in fact that was the perfect time to start planning. You never made any guarantees other than that if we followed your strategies we would put ourselves in the best possible position to be eligible for financial assistance.Lauren received a letter from Vanderbilt approximately one month ago. The good news for her was that she was accepted for admission...but Vanderbilt's initial award for financial aid was approximately $9,000.
It became clear that Vanderbilt misconstrued some information on our tax return, and you, You and my accountant and I worked closely together to further explain the tax situation. Ultimately, through perseverance and continued support from you, the initial award was increased from $9,000.00 to $39,000. We are thrilled as parents as is our daughter, Lauren.
We would highly recommend your professional service to any family who is considering sending their child to a private university.
-David and Lisa Reiser,
Plantation, Florida
I recommend that you contact Andy, everything was done for me, college applications, offers...he guided me through the entire process -it was great! I didn't have to worry about anything!
-John Pawlowski,
Smithtown NY
I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!! I GOT IN!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!! You are the BEST! HARVARD 2021!!!!
-Alec Fischthal
Hewlett, NY
If you have ANY questions about booking a meeting or other topics, call 516.882.5464 or email enroll@LockwoodCollegePrep.com. Either Andy or someone on his team will get back to you as soon as possible.
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Disclaimer (to demonstrate that I want to law school): Lockwood College Prep and its employees and owners make no claims or representations about results. Your results may vary, particularly because said results depend largely on your grades. scores and efforts, which of course we cannot control.