What happens at a Best First Year Live Coaching Session:

Live Q & A. College trends & headlines

Insights on college admissions in 2026. It's been a very competitive admissions cycle

Advice on what to do if you're on the waitlist, ways to express continued interest, shifting your mindset

Tips for admitted student day visits, orientation, housing, and getting more money (even if you've committed)

Meet the speaker

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.

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Best First Year is Harlan's College Success Coaching Program for parents (and students). Best First Year members get access to ALL live & on-demand events, live coaching every 2 weeks, and a private Facebook group. 

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