5 College Planning Tips Parents Wish They Knew Earlier

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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