Harlan Cohen's
College Success Coaching for Parents
(and students)
Your guide for guiding your student from college search to college success
I'm a New York Times bestselling author of 7 books with over 1 million copies in print. I've spoken on over 500 high school and college campuses and reach over 1.5 million followers online. I love helping.
What members have to say...
“As a parent who once grappled with the daunting task of helping my neurodiverse daughter settle into her new college environment, I can't express enough the relief I felt when I discovered "Best First Year in College." ”
“I am a freshman at the University of Rhode Island. I have had a very tough time while adjusting to college and pretty much every bad thing was thrown my way. I was not even planning on returning next semester. Obviously since I was having such a hard time that meant my mom was too. She has found so much comfort in your videos. She sends me at least 2 a day and even sends them to my therapist! She has gotten our whole family on your videos! Your videos have also been so helpful for me too! I am happy to say that I am doing much better and am going to go back to school for the Spring semester.”
“Boy I wish I would have seen Best First Year pop up in my son's junior year. I would have done so many things differently. Best First Year is A MUST, save yourself and grab it. ”
“I like still being involved in my kids' life as a coach. And your advice and Best First Year coaching helps me stay engaged with them. The context-relative clips that you include each week are easy to share with my 2 kids in college. It's nice that I can still be involved and actually helpful without them feeling hovered over or controlled from afar. And I credit that in large part to your awesome advice!”
Monthly Membership (cancel any time). Yearly Membership includes access for 2 email addresses. 30 day money-back guarantee. Institutional pricing available. Access-For-All Guarantee: If cost is an issue, email [email protected] and let us know what you can handle.
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Yes! Harlan is committed to guiding you throughout this entire journey.Additionally, he will be hosting six special programs that cover the most crucial topics you need to understand.
Sign up Year-Round. Second-semester seniors and parents can use the program to better prepare, plan, and navigate all the changes ahead. Current college students and parents can use the program to address ongoing challenges.
BEST FIRST YEAR is equally beneficial for both students and parents. Parents and students can join and participate on their own. Some members participate as a family, using the topics as a springboard for engaging conversations.
No. In fact, Harlan doesn't expect you t attend all sessions. Use BEST FIRST YEAR to ask Harlan your questions as they come up. You can also watch previous coaching sessions when relevant issues come up. Remember, Harlan is there for you when you need him.
Harlan hosts each group coaching session as a webinar, so no cameras are turned on. Students and parents can ask questions anonymously. Participants can support one another in the chat if they choose to contribute.
Yes. Once you sign up, a member of Harlan's team will reach out to register your second email address. If you have multiple students in college, send us a message. We'll do our best to ensure all students gain access.
YES! You can give BEST FIRST YEAR as a gift. Just check the gift option at checkout and and follow the prompts.
Harlan offers an access-for-all guarantee. Let us know what you can afford, and we will do whatever we can to make this work for you. We NEVER want the cost to prevent you from getting the information you need.
A Best First Year membership gives you 1-year access to Best First Year. Occasionally, Harlan will share special offers that will include a longer membership period.
1) JOIN BEFORE APPLYING TO COLLEGE:
Rethink college search using transition as your guide, define what you want, build/revise a list, plan visits, know the right questions to ask, reduce stress, take back the power, apply with confidence.2) JOIN AFTER APPLYING TO COLLEGE:
Use the 5 transitions (Social, Emotional, Physical, Financial, Academic) to confirm best fit, apply strategies for discounts, ask targeted questions, identify specific resources based your goals, connect with departments, investigate graduation rates, connect with career center, choose the best school with confidence. 3) JOIN AFTER MAKING COLLEGE DECISION:
Put together transition plan using the five big transitions (Social, Emotional, Physical, Financial, Academic), set expectations, try to get more money, build a support system, set yourself up for research opportunities, internships, and jobs, work through unexpected challenges in real-time. 4) JOIN DURING THE FIRST YEAR OF COLLEGE:
Harlan can help you guide your student as they navigate life in college. There are so many changes coming their way (and your way).