Early Decision rejection, deferral, and next steps—what to do when your top-choice college says no.

In this episode of College Coffee Talk, Andy & Pearl Lockwood break down what happens when you don’t get into your Early Decision school and how to recover quickly. Learn how to pivot your college list, improve your Regular Decision odds, and avoid the panic that traps most families.

Topics include:
✔ What rejection or deferral really means (and doesn’t)
✔ How to adjust your college list strategically after ED
✔ Why “ED2” might not be the magic fix
✔ How to update essays and supplements fast
✔ The mindset shift that keeps families moving forward

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College planning tips, early admissions strategy, and financial aid planning for families with Class of 2027 students and younger.

In this episode of College Coffee Talk, Andy & Pearl Lockwood share five smart planning moves families should make now to avoid last-minute stress, improve admissions outcomes, and protect financial aid opportunities down the road.

Topics include:
✔ When college planning should actually begin
✔ Early course and activity choices that matter later
✔ How to avoid building a rushed or unrealistic college list
✔ Financial aid planning mistakes families make too late
✔ What families should stop worrying about at this stage

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Early Decision secrets, admission strategy myths, and what colleges really gain when students commit early.

In this episode of College Coffee Talk, Andy & Pearl Lockwood expose five closely-guarded truths about Early Decision that admissions offices rarely share. Learn why ED isn’t just “apply early and get in easier”—and how it can cost families money, options, and leverage.

Topics include:
✔ The financial and psychological strategy behind ED commitments
✔ Why “binding” isn’t as clear as colleges claim
✔ How colleges use ED to manipulate yield and rankings
✔ When applying Early Decision actually hurts applicants
✔ Smarter alternatives to ED for merit aid and flexibility
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