What do you want?

Learn how to craft your own definition of success and how to use it as a personal compass to guide the transition from high school to college success.

Start With Transition

More than 20 percent of students DO NOT return to the same school. Harlan helps families anticipate the changes ahead and avoid September surprises.

So Many Dream Schools

Learn how to be the creator of your own dreams. Know how to create the experiences you want to have at ANY school you decide to attend. You are in charge.

Meet Harlan Cohen

New York Times Bestselling Author, Global College Readiness & Success Expert, 1.7M+ Followers Across Social Media. Harlan has been helping students and parents navigate change for 25+ years. His books have over 1 million copies in print and is the go-to expert for everything college. *Current members of Best First Year get access to this program and all special events.

What people are saying

Some words of appreciation from past event attendees

Why aren't more schools sharing this information with their families? It changes everything. I feel so much better.
Parent of Graduating Senior

Parent

Love your authenticity!
Susan L.

Parent

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.
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Parent and Best First Year Member

Reduce stress from high school search to college success!

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