Are you a parent of current or soon-to-be college student? Are you a student?Join BEST FIRST YEAR, Harlan's College Success Coaching Community for Parents & StudentsUse code Pod25 at checkout and get $25 off your membershipTap here: https://courses.bestfirstyear.com/courses/your-first-courseGet the legal forms you need to project your 18-year-old student. Download Mama Bear legal forms (use Code Harlan20 and get 20% off). Here's the link: https://www.mamabearlegalforms.com/youngadult?oid=1&affid=175&source_id=yapoa&sub1=harlan20   The Harlan Cohen Podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.    Subscribe and listen to Harlan’s podcast here:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-harlan-cohen-podcast/id1531004466Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b5f3901f-d7b6-4f73-b183-8a5e10c4423a/the-harlan-cohen-podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28gSjxL3CmmL6U9lpDDlCAPodbean: https://harlancohenpodcast.podbean.com/   SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE:  www.youtube.com/@HelpMeHarlan  Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/harlancohen/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@helpmeharlan?...Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/harlan.cohen/LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlancohenTwitter:  https://x.com/HarlanCohenWebsite: https://www.HarlanCohen.com About Scott:Scott Carlson is a senior writer at The Chronicle of Higher Education who explores where higher education is headed. Since 1999, he has covered a range of issues for the publication: college management and finance, facilities, campus planning, energy, sustainability, libraries, work-force development, the value of a college degree, and other subjects. He writes the twice-monthly column The Edge, and he is the author of Hacking College: Why the Major Doesn’t Matter — and What Really Does. Carlson has won awards from the Education Writers Association and is a frequent speaker at colleges and conferences around the country. His work has also appeared in The Baltimore Sun and Dwell, among other publications. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Homepage on The Chronicle: https://www.chronicle.com/author/scott-carlson Scott’s column, The Edge: https://www.chronicle.com/newsletter/the-edge Scott’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-carlson-4a235a5/ Email: scott.carlson@chronicle.com    About Ned:Dr. Ned Scott Laff has over 35 years of experience in college and university settings in administrative and faculty roles.  He has worked in curriculum development, program assessment, general education review and revision, self-designed majors, and developing centers that integrate advising, mentoring, and career development. He was awarded the Civic Engagement Award from The Washington Center for his work in service- and community-based learning.  He has broad interests in improving the quality of undergraduate education and revitalizing the liberal arts. He has a special interest in the role mentoring plays in helping students design and integrate their educational, professional, and personal goals into a successful undergraduate education. Ned’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ned-laff-ph-d-59ab8722/ Ned’s email: ned.laff@gmail.com  THE HARLAN COHEN PODCAST New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen has candid conversations with top experts, and leading influencers. Guests share their greatest victories, devastating setbacks, and most valuable advice to help listeners dream big and take action. Hosted by Harlan Cohen, New York Times bestselling author, and speaker. Harlan is the founder of Best First Year, and has over 1 million books in print. His live events, books, programs, and workshops have reached millions of people and changed countless lives.

Are you a parent of current or soon-to-be college student? Are you a student?Join BEST FIRST YEAR, Harlan's College Success Coaching Community for Parents & StudentsUse code Pod25 at checkout and get $25 off your membershipTap here: https://courses.bestfirstyear.com/courses/your-first-course   The Harlan Cohen Podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.    Subscribe and listen to Harlan’s podcast here:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-harlan-cohen-podcast/id1531004466Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b5f3901f-d7b6-4f73-b183-8a5e10c4423a/the-harlan-cohen-podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28gSjxL3CmmL6U9lpDDlCAPodbean: https://harlancohenpodcast.podbean.com/   SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE:  www.youtube.com/@HelpMeHarlan  Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/harlancohen/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@helpmeharlan?...Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/harlan.cohen/LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlancohenTwitter:  https://x.com/HarlanCohenWebsite: https://www.HarlanCohen.com About CL Lindsay:CL Lindsay is an expert in student discipline and higher education law. He's spent the last 25 years working with students and consulting with colleges about their legal rights and responsibilities. He has given more than 1500 invited lectures at colleges, universities, high schools, and military bases across the country. He graduated from Denison University in 1993 and received a law degree from the University of Michigan in 1996. He's currently serving as the Title IX Coordinator and the Deputy Office of Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator at DeSales University in Center Valley, Pennsylvania.   CL Lindsay’s book: Sex, Speech, Selfies, and Getting Smashed: Critical Legal Issues for College Students is designed to help readers navigate their higher education experience with safety and the law in mind. The book introduces foundational legal concepts, uncovers the legal basis for many college campus policies, and reviews critical rules and regulations related to speech, sex, technology, drugs, alcohol, and parties. Check it out here: Pre-college legal checklist: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iD6k2i6b5K23JRDGvrNZMAwh7yJTPMp1/view?usp=sharing Chapters:00:00 Intro11:13 Being Accused of Using AI41:31 FERPA and HIPAA waivers49:12 Hazing1:05:11 When should you talk to a lawyer?1:18:52 Cyberbullying1:21:05 Fake IDs1:24:59 Victim of Hate Speech1:27:42 Public vs. Private College1:33:47 Outro   THE HARLAN COHEN PODCAST New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen has candid conversations with top experts, and leading influencers. Guests share their greatest victories, devastating setbacks, and most valuable advice to help listeners dream big and take action. Hosted by Harlan Cohen, New York Times bestselling author, and speaker. Harlan is the founder of Best First Year, and has over 1 million books in print. His live events, books, programs, and workshops have reached millions of people and changed countless lives.

The Harlan Cohen Podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.About Dr. Jill Grimes: Jill Grimes, MD, FAAFP, is a nationally recognized family physician and award-winning author of The ULTIMATE College Student Health Handbook. Known as The College Doc, she’s a go-to health expert for students and parents navigating real-world medical issues—from hangovers, illnesses, and injuries, to sex, substances, and stress. With 20+ years in private practice, university health, and academic medicine, Dr. Grimes delivers practical, judgment-free advice that pairs perfectly with The Naked Roommate to help students thrive. Jill's Instagram: JillGrimesMD https://www.instagram.com/jillgrimesmd/TikTok: @tiktok.collegedoc   3rd edition of Dr. Jill's book: https://shorturl.at/Ufdrw  Chapters: 00:00 Intro10:20 Self care14:40 Importance of sleep35:50 Breathing exercises for anxiety44:21 Organization that works for you49:46 Don’t wait to get help57:21 Fentanyl1:08:00 Peer pressure, drugs, anxiety1:11:20 Social media censorship1:13:02 Narcan1:18:27 Alcohol safety1:29:59 Hangovers1:33:27 What to do after SA1:43:32 Sexual health1:59:18 Outro Subscribe and listen to Harlan’s podcast here:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-harlan-cohen-podcast/id1531004466 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b5f3901f-d7b6-4f73-b183-8a5e10c4423a/the-harlan-cohen-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28gSjxL3CmmL6U9lpDDlCA Podbean: https://harlancohenpodcast.podbean.com/ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE:  www.youtube.com/@HelpMeHarlan  Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/harlancohen/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@helpmeharlan?...Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/harlan.cohen/LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlancohenTwitter:  https://x.com/HarlanCohenWebsite: https://www.HarlanCohen.com THE HARLAN COHEN PODCAST New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen has candid conversations with top experts, and leading influencers. Guests share their greatest victories, devastating setbacks, and most valuable advice to help listeners dream big and take action. Hosted by Harlan Cohen, New York Times bestselling author, and speaker. Harlan is the founder of Best First Year, and has over 1 million books in print. His live events, books, programs, and workshops have reached millions of people and changed countless lives.

Subscribe and listen to Harlan’s podcast on all your favorite platforms: iTUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-harlan-cohen-podcast/id1531004466AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b5f3901f-d7b6-4f73-b183-8a5e10c4423a/the-harlan-cohen-podcastSPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/28gSjxL3CmmL6U9lpDDlCAPODBEAN: https://harlancohenpodcast.podbean.com/   ABOUT JEFFREY:Jeffrey Moss is the Founder and CEO of Parker Dewey LLC, a company focused on addressing the challenges associated with college-to-career transitions through Micro-Internships. Prior to founding Parker Dewey, Jeffrey spent most of his career as a venture capital investor focusing on the education and technology sectors. In addition, Jeffrey was Chief of Enterprise Growth at Educational Testing Service (ETS) where his efforts focused on the use of assessment to drive equity in education and employment. Jeffrey currently serves on the Indiana University Kelley School of Business Alumni Board, the Purdue University College of Liberal Arts Dean's Advisory Council, and the President’s Advisory Council of Governors State University.  Jeffrey's other relevant Board responsibilities have included: Chairman of the Board of Workstream (Nasdaq: WSTM), a software provider for human resources departments; OneGoal, a non-profit focused on college accessibility and persistence; the Chicago American Marketing Association; and the Illinois Venture Capital Association. Links: https://www.parkerdewey.com/https://www.parkerdewey.com/career-launchershttps://www.parkerdewey.com/about Read more about the news and talk about unpaid internships:https://www.naceweb.org/unpaidhttps://www.naceweb.org/public-policy-and-legal/legal-issues/legal-issues-internships/ Chapters: 00:00 Intro02:14 Micro internships solve a problem08:05 Unpaid Internships are wrong15:19 Hacking College21:15 Setting yourself up for success29:03 Expand your search35:15 Harlan’s Instagram comments on unpaid internships48:47 Outro SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE:  www.youtube.com/@HelpMeHarlan  Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/harlancohen/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@helpmeharlan?...Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/harlan.cohen/LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlancohenTwitter:  https://x.com/HarlanCohenWebsite: https://www.HarlanCohen.com

The Harlan Cohen Podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. About Kelley Challen:Kelley Challen, Ed.M., CAS, is an expert transition specialist and national speaker who has supported teens and young adults with a wide array of developmental and learning needs since 2004. Since 2013, Kelley has served as Director of Transition Services at NESCA, where she provides individualized transition assessment, planning, consultation, and coaching. She is passionate about helping students build the skills and self-determination needed to navigate postsecondary education, employment, independent living, and community life, and she regularly contributes to public conversations about best practices in transition planning and disability services. Read Kelley’s 31 Must-Have College Readiness Skills here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/31-must-have-college-readiness-skills-kelley-challen-c5h4e/A Guide to College Readiness by Landmark College: https://nextsteps-nh.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/college-readiness_assessment-Landmark-Guide.pdf The College Readiness Checklist by Southern Utah University : https://www.suu.edu/trioets/documents/1617collegereadinessassessment.pdf Learn more about Kelley’s work and NESCA’s services: Instagram -  @KelleyChallenTransitions  Facebook - Kelley Challen,  Transition Specialist ( /KelleyChallenTransitions ) LinkedIn -  linkedin.com/in/kelleychallentransitions/ Substack -  substack.com/@kelleychallentransitions YouTube -  youtube.com/@KelleyChallenTransitions Website -  www.nesca-newton.com/challen NESCA Blog -  https://nesca-newton.com/nesca-notes/ Chapters 00:00 Intro03:52 Kelley’s specialty08:42 What is college readiness?17:20 Setting limits21:37 Imposter syndrome and learning differences 29:33 How many students with needs are missed?36:58 The importance of using the right language42:08 Understanding the college ready checklist49:23 Being proactive58:39 Taking small steps1:01:21 Preparing for college 1:07:22 The reality of how many students struggle1:10:02 What drives success in college?1:19:17 Executive functioning checklist1:26:04 Self awareness and self advocacy1:33:00 Do you want to go?1:35:11 Social readiness1:41:19 Essential life skills1:47:41 Outro SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE:  www.youtube.com/@HelpMeHarlan  Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/harlancohen/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@helpmeharlan?...Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/harlan.cohen/LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlancohenTwitter:  https://x.com/HarlanCohenWebsite: https://www.HarlanCohen.com THE HARLAN COHEN PODCAST New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen has candid conversations with top experts, and leading influencers. Guests share their greatest victories, devastating setbacks, and most valuable advice to help listeners dream big and take action. Hosted by Harlan Cohen, New York Times bestselling author, and speaker. Harlan is the founder of Best First Year, and has over 1 million books in print. His live events, books, programs, and workshops have reached millions of people and changed countless lives.

The Harlan Cohen Podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.   About Maema: Maema Njongmeta is a professional NFL linebacker known not only for his athletic talent but also for his academic drive and resilience. A standout student and athlete from his high school days, Maema earned top ACT scores and was recruited to play football at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he balanced the demands of Division I athletics with a deep commitment to his education. His college career was marked by both impressive on-field performances and challenging injuries, which only strengthened his resolve. Now in the NFL, Maema brings the same intensity, discipline, and thoughtfulness to his professional journey. He’s a powerful example of what it means to stay focused, overcome setbacks, and chase excellence both on and off the field.   Chapters:00:00 Intro06:20 How we met10:20 Maema’s friendship with Jordan15:40 From high school to college football32:43 Grit and resilience 39:35 Overcoming injuries and hard times59:08 Going to the combine1:04:57 Visualizing your goals1:11:07 Getting to the NFL1:16:40 Being benched in college1:21:30 Maema’s pre-game ritual1:27:09 Maema’s future 1:31:20 The mentor that was in Maema’s corner1:35:00 Money1:38:00 Being curious and taking risks1:50:50 Maema's intense study regimen2:01:57 Draft day headspace   Follow Maema: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.maema/?hl=en Follow Jordan: https://www.instagram.com/jvincent.1k/?hl=en   SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE:  www.youtube.com/@HelpMeHarlan  Instagram:   www.instagram.com/harlancohen/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@helpmeharlanFacebook:   https://www.facebook.com/harlan.cohen/LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlancohenTwitter:  https://x.com/HarlanCohenWebsite: https://www.HarlanCohen.com THE HARLAN COHEN PODCAST New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen has candid conversations with top experts, and leading influencers. Guests share their greatest victories, devastating setbacks, and most valuable advice to help listeners dream big and take action. Hosted by Harlan Cohen, New York Times bestselling author, and speaker. Harlan is the founder of Best First Year, and has over 1 million books in print. His live events, books, programs, and workshops have reached millions of people and changed countless lives.

The Harlan Cohen Podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. About Lisa:  Dr. Lisa Damour is the author of three New York Times best sellers: Untangled, Under Pressure, and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers. She co-hosts the Ask Lisa podcast, works in collaboration with UNICEF, and is recognized as a thought leader by the American Psychological Association. Dr. Damour is also a regular contributor to The New York Times and CBS News. Dr. Damour serves as a Senior Advisor to the Schubert Center for Child Studies at Case Western Reserve University and has written numerous academic papers, chapters, and books related to education and child development. She maintains a clinical practice and also speaks to schools, professional organizations, and corporate groups around the world on the topics of child and adolescent development, family mental health, and adult well-being. Dr. Damour graduated with honors from Yale University and worked for the Yale Child Study Center before earning her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Michigan. She has been a fellow at Yale’s Edward Zigler Center in Child Development and Social Policy and the University of Michigan’s Power Foundation. She and her husband are the proud parents of two daughters.   Lisa's Website: drlisadamour.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa.damour/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LDamour Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisadamourphd Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting PodcastDr. Lisa Damour and journalist Reena Ninan offer practical, seasoned guidance on raising tweens and teens. Each episode answers a question from a listener about common parenting challenges—from managing school stress to navigating tough conversations—providing expert advice in a warm, relatable style.  Available on YouTube, Apple, and everywhere podcasts are found.And check out our topic-specific playlists on YouTube and Spotify!https://www.youtube.com/@asklisapodcast Untangling Family Life NewsletterDr. Damour’s weekly newsletter brings research-based insights and practical strategies for raising tweens and teens directly to your inbox. Read past issues here: https://us7.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=62f7533dea3fce862bfee91cc&id=a4852c3333and subscribe here: https://drlisadamour.com/sign-up-for-my-newsletter/   Rosalie: Dr. Damour's AI-powered LibrarianRosalie, an AI-powered chatbot, searches Dr. Damour’s work to provide answers to your questions about raising tweens and teens. Ask her your questions here: https://drlisadamour.com/ask-rosalie/SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE:  www.youtube.com/@helpmeharlan  Instagram:   www.instagram.com/harlancohen/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@helpmeharlan?...Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/harlan.cohen/LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlancohenTwitter:  https://x.com/HarlanCohenWebsite: https://www.HarlanCohen.com   THE HARLAN COHEN PODCAST New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen has candid conversations with top experts, and leading influencers. Guests share their greatest victories, devastating setbacks, and most valuable advice to help listeners dream big and take action. Hosted by Harlan Cohen, New York Times bestselling author, and speaker. Harlan is the founder of Best First Year, and has over 1 million books in print. His live events, books, programs, and workshops have reached millions of people and changed countless lives.

Harlan takes you to The University of Virginia as he talks with random students during an unplanned visit to campus. From seniors to freshmen, Harlan met amazing students who opened up and shared deeply personal stories about their life in college. Topic include: making friends, finding roommates, loneliness, homesickness, managing grades, joining a sorority, graduating, going after your dreams, finding the best bagels on campus and so many other topics that naturally unfolded during Harlan's unplanned time on campus.   The Harlan Cohen Podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.    Sign up for the Harlan's Best First Year College Success and Coaching Program for Students, Parents, and Supporters: https://courses.bestfirstyear.com   Chapters 00:00 Intro01:33 Meeting Maha and Talia06:44 Finding your places on campus11:43 How they became roommates20:36 UVA sorority members talk about rush and adjusting to campus life37:24 Meeting Emma and her friends43:60 Finding friends through spirituality47:10 Getting through loneliness at college50:36 Failing grades55:05 4th year student Jade talks about following her passion1:39:02 Meeting Guy - ultimate frisbee1:47:15 Meeting Brenna and Samantha1:50:57 First year struggles SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE:     / @helpmeharlan  Instagram:   www.instagram.com/harlancohen/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@helpmeharlan?...Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/harlan.cohen/LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlancohenTwitter:  https://x.com/HarlanCohenWebsite: https://www.HarlanCohen.com   THE HARLAN COHEN PODCAST New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen has candid conversations with top experts, and leading influencers. Guests share their greatest victories, devastating setbacks, and most valuable advice to help listeners dream big and take action. Hosted by Harlan Cohen, New York Times bestselling author, and speaker. Harlan is the founder of Best First Year, and has over 1 million books in print. His live events, books, programs, and workshops have reached millions of people and changed countless lives.

The Harlan Cohen Podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.  Sign up for the Harlan's Best First Year College Success and Coaching Program for Students, Parents, and Supporters: https://courses.bestfirstyear.com About Jeff:Jeff Levy has been an independent educational consultant since 2007, based in Santa Monica, California. While his students come from all backgrounds and have a broad array of interests, his three decades as a professional in the film and television industry have made him a natural resource for those interested in the visual and performing arts and other creative fields. Jeff has become a recognized advocate for college affordability and financial aid. Each year, he and his partner Jennie Kent publish several easy-to-use charts that help families understand which colleges will be the most affordable for them. While academic and social fit are two important components matching students with colleges, he believes that financial fit is too often overlooked by counselors and parents in guiding students towards colleges that make sense. Jeff has been quoted in the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, the Boston Globe, has been interviewed on National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered,” and is a regular blogger for Grown & Flown. He is a member of several professional organizations, co-wrote the syllabus for UC San Diego Extension’s course on college affordability and financial aid, and is on the faculty of IECA’s Summer Training Institute. He is passionate about being a voice for equity and affordability in higher education. Click here to use the merit aid comparison tool: https://lookerstudio.google.com/u/0/reporting/0db1fc2e-a739-4596-b425-419c2cfac963/page/dFARD?s=mOFFrRi-cYg Check out Jeff's website here: https://www.bigjeducationalconsulting.com/ Chapters: 00:00 Intro04:00 The rising cost of college12:17 Strategize paying for college19:14 What is merit aid?23:14 It’s not where you go, but what you do27:11 How do you qualify for merit aid?32:33 Which schools give out the most money?43:53 When do you know if you qualify?48:45 How to ask for more money53:38 Is FAFSA required for merit aid?1:04:46 What if you’re waitlisted?1:09:00 Can you get out of early decision?   SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE:     / @helpmeharlan  Instagram:   / harlancohen  TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@helpmeharlan?...Facebook:   / harlan.cohen  LinkedIn:   / harlancohen  Twitter:   / harlancohen  Website: https://www.HarlanCohen.com THE HARLAN COHEN PODCAST New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen has candid conversations with top experts, and leading influencers. Guests share their greatest victories, devastating setbacks, and most valuable advice to help listeners dream big and take action. Hosted by Harlan Cohen, New York Times bestselling author, and speaker. Harlan is the founder of Best First Year, and has over 1 million books in print. His live events, books, programs, and workshops have reached millions of people and changed countless lives.

The Harlan Cohen Podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.  Sign up for the Harlan's Best First Year College Success and Coaching Program for Students, Parents, and Supporters: https://courses.bestfirstyear.com   Harlan's MUST READ Book List Purchase Elizabeth's book 7 Steps to College Success  About Elizabeth:Elizabeth C. Hamblet has worked as a learning disabilities specialist in college disability services offices for two decades. In addition to working at a university, she is a nationally-requested speaker on preparing students with disabilities for successful college transition. Hamblet is the author of Seven Steps to College Success: A Pathway for Students with Disabilities and a concise guide on transition, and her work has appeared in numerous journals and online platforms. She offers advice and information on her website at www.LDadvisory.com and shares resources on numerous social media platforms.   Follow Elizabeth:Threads – ld_advisoryTwitter - @echambletFacebook - Elizabeth C. Hamblet, LD Advisory (  / ldadvisory  )LinkedIn - Elizabeth C Hamblet   / elizabeth-c-hamblet  Bluesky - @echamblet.bsky.socialInstagram - ld_advisory (  / ld_advisory  )Youtube - https://bit.ly/LDadvisoryCTPlaylist   SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE:     / @helpmeharlan  Instagram:   / harlancohen  TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@helpmeharlan?...Facebook:   / harlan.cohen  LinkedIn:   / harlancohen  Twitter:   / harlancohen  Website: https://www.HarlanCohen.com   THE HARLAN COHEN PODCAST New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen has candid conversations with top experts, and leading influencers. Guests share their greatest victories, devastating setbacks, and most valuable advice to help listeners dream big and take action. Hosted by Harlan Cohen, New York Times bestselling author, and speaker. Harlan is the founder of Best First Year, and has over 1 million books in print. His live events, books, programs, and workshops have reached millions of people and changed countless lives.

THE HARLAN COHEN PODCAST   New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen has candid conversations with experts and influencers. Guests share their greatest victories, devastating setbacks, and most valuable advice to help listeners dream big and take action.    Hosted by Harlan Cohen, New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and syndicated advice columnist. Harlan is the founder of Best First Year, and has over 1 million books in print.  His live events, books, programs, and workshops have reached millions of people and changed countless lives.    About the episode:On this special episode, Harlan sits down with student reporter of the Daily Tarheel, Alice Scott. Alice shares more information about her experience following the story of UNC's confirmed use of AI technology in the admissions process. This story opens up discussion for a lot of interesting questions as similar systems are implemented at other schools. How are applications assessed by this technology? How was this model trained? Is there a double standard here when it comes to students using AI for classes? As AI becomes more and more integrated into our lives in meaningful ways, it will continue to raise important questions for discussion.  Alice's First Story:UNC uses AI in admissions review process, documents show howhttps://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2025/01/university-admissions-essaysAlice's Second Story:UNC confirms admissions essays are reviewed by Durham-based company's technologyhttps://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2025/01/university-ai-followupSUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@HelpMeHarlanTEXT HARLAN: 321-345-9070INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/HarlanCohenFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/HelpMeHarlan/TWITTER: http://Twitter.com/HarlanCohenWEBSITE: https://www.HarlanCohen.com | https://www.BeforeCollegeTV.com

THE HARLAN COHEN PODCAST New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen has candid conversations with experts and influencers. Guests share their greatest victories, devastating setbacks, and most valuable advice to help listeners dream big and take action.  Hosted by Harlan Cohen, New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and syndicated advice columnist. Harlan is the founder of Best First Year, and has over 1 million books in print.  His live events, books, programs, and workshops have reached millions of people and changed countless lives. About the episode:On this week's episode, Harlan talks about his first college roommate and shares some surprises that cleared up a lot of the confusion.   SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@HelpMeHarlanTEXT HARLAN: 321-345-9070INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/HarlanCohenFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/HelpMeHarlan/TWITTER: http://Twitter.com/HarlanCohenWEBSITE: https://www.HarlanCohen.com | https://www.BeforeCollegeTV.com

I’ve been wanting to do this for a very long time, but I’ve been intimidated. Today, I took a risk and took a big step outside my comfort zone. During this walk I touch on lots of topics including: Taking Risks, Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable, Friends, Dating, Fitting In, Overeating, ADHD, Change, Rejection, & Success. There is a video version of this on Youtube. If you enjoy this episode and would like more, please subscribe there, like, and let me know in the comments. I will be responding to these personally. THE HARLAN COHEN PODCAST New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen has candid conversations with experts and influencers. Guests share their greatest victories, devastating setbacks, and most valuable advice to help listeners dream big and take action.  Hosted by Harlan Cohen, New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and syndicated advice columnist. Harlan is the founder of Best First Year, and has over 1 million books in print.  His live events, books, programs, and workshops have reached millions of people and changed countless lives.  SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@HelpMeHarlanTEXT HARLAN: 321-345-9070INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/HarlanCohenFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/HelpMeHarlan/TWITTER: http://Twitter.com/HarlanCohenWEBSITE: https://www.HarlanCohen.com | https://www.BeforeCollegeTV.com

FOLLOW HARLAN:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harlancohen/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@helpmeharlan?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/harlan.cohen/Best First Year Coaching, College: https://courses.bestfirstyear.com/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/the-harlan-cohen-podcast/id1531004466Linktree: https://linktr.ee/harlancohen? All slides, resources and links for this presentation can be found here:https://harlancohen.com/happy2024/ Harlan Cohen presents his program 'Happy, Healthy, Almost Stress-Free College Planning' sponsored by College Ave. By emphasizing the importance of connections, personal fit, and practical planning, Cohen addresses the challenges of college admissions, the pressures students face, and the significance of mental well-being. He proposes a framework centered on 'people, places, and patience,' encouraging students to explore various options to find community. Cohen also highlights the need for honest parent-student conversations, leveraging resources, and finding supportive communities on campus. Throughout the event, Cohen shares personal anecdotes, practical tips, and promotes tools like giveaways, coaching memberships, and additional resources from College Ave to help participants make informed and financially feasible college choices.THE HARLAN COHEN PODCAST New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen has candid conversations with top experts, and leading influencers. Guests share their greatest victories, devastating setbacks, and most valuable advice to help listeners dream big and take action. Hosted by Harlan Cohen, New York Times bestselling author, and speaker. Harlan is the founder of Best First Year, and has over 1 million books in print. His live events, books, programs, and workshops have reached millions of people and changed countless lives.

The Harlan Cohen Podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Sign up for the Harlan's Best First Year College Success and Coaching Program for Students, Parents, and Supporters: https://courses.bestfirstyear.com     About Gina: Gina is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in New York City. In the field for over 20 years, Gina has helped thousands of people seeking treatment for grief and trauma, but focusing on emerging adults. As a grief therapist, she wanted to find a way to educate young people about the grief experience to help the experience to be less debilitating for the long term. With that intention, she wrote the book, Moving On Doesn't Mean Letting go: A Modern Guide to Navigating Loss (Hachette). It has been quoted in international publications, such as Forbes and USA Today, as well as NPR. Gina is currently working on a new book that focuses on friendship loss.    Gina’s website: www.ginamoffa.com  Instagram: @ginamoffalcsw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginamoffalcsw     SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@HelpMeHarlan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harlancohen/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@helpmeharlan?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/harlan.cohen/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlancohenTwitter: https://twitter.com/HarlanCohenWebsite: https://www.HarlanCohen.com   THE HARLAN COHEN PODCAST New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen has candid conversations with top experts, and leading influencers. Guests share their greatest victories, devastating setbacks, and most valuable advice to help listeners dream big and take action. Hosted by Harlan Cohen, New York Times bestselling author, and speaker. Harlan is the founder of Best First Year, and has over 1 million books in print. His live events, books, programs, and workshops have reached millions of people and changed countless lives.

The Harlan Cohen Podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Sign up for the Harlan's Best First Year College Success and Coaching Program for Students, Parents, and Supporters: https://courses.bestfirstyear.com     About John: John Pryor is a researcher, speaker, and writer with over 30 years of experience using research findings to help understand and improve the educational experience. He is passionate about using his knowledge about the college experience to help people make better choices and get better results. John speaks frequently on what really matters in choosing your college. He has published many articles, monographs, white papers, and opinion pieces, including the Journal of College Student Development and The Chronicle of Higher Education. His TEDxUCLA talk (“How to Make College Better, And Why We Need To”) identifies the lack of connection between the college classroom and life after graduation. His work has been featured in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Washington Post and other news organizations. Website: www.johnpryorspeaks.com Instagram: @johnpryorspeaks       SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@HelpMeHarlan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harlancohen/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@helpmeharlan?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/harlan.cohen/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlancohenTwitter: https://twitter.com/HarlanCohenWebsite: https://www.HarlanCohen.com       THE HARLAN COHEN PODCAST New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen has candid conversations with top experts, and leading influencers. Guests share their greatest victories, devastating setbacks, and most valuable advice to help listeners dream big and take action. Hosted by Harlan Cohen, New York Times bestselling author, and speaker. Harlan is the founder of Best First Year, and has over 1 million books in print. His live events, books, programs, and workshops have reached millions of people and changed countless lives.

The Harlan Cohen Podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.   Sign up for the Harlan's Best First Year College Success and Coaching Program for Students, Parents, and Supporters: https://courses.bestfirstyear.com   About Kass & Mike: Kass and Mike Lazerow are serial entrepreneurs and investors best known as the cofounders of Golf.com and Buddy Media, the leading social media marketing platform that sold to Salesforce for $745 million. With a lifetime of stories from decades of building businesses and helping others as investors and advisors, they are in high demand as public speakers, writers, and podcast guests.    Their journey began as friends growing up in the suburbs of the nation’s capital. They started dating after reuniting at a mutual friend’s wedding in 1996. Two years later, they did what all new couples deeply in love do - cofounded a company, Golf.com, before marrying in 1999. After selling Golf.com to Time Warner in 2006, Mike and Kass cofounded Buddy Media. And since selling Buddy Media to Salesforce in 2012, they have focused on providing capital and advice to the world’s most innovative founders.    Mike and Kass have supported close to 100 early-stage startup founders. They served as angel investors and advisors to Scopely, which sold to Savvy Games for $5 billion in 2022, and Liquid Death, the canned water company whose “evil mission” is to make people laugh and get more of them to drink healthy beverages more often, all while helping to kill plastic pollution.    Mike was named NewYork’s Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year®, and together they were ranked No. 1 on Business Insider’s Silicon Alley 100, received the Cycle for Survival Game Changer Award for their leadership in helping to raise $375 million for cancer research and were recognized with the Leader of the Future Award from the Frances Hesselbein Leadership Institute. Mike and Kass live in New York City and the Hudson Valley and have three grown children (Myles, Cole, and Vivian) and two rescue dogs (Cece and Gizmo).   Check out www.kassandmike.com to learn more about the book they are launching in March 2025 at SXSW: Shoveling $h!t: A Love Story. Follow Kass & Mike: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kassandmike Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kassandmike Twitter/X: https://x.com/kass_and_mike Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kassandmike     SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@HelpMeHarlan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harlancohen/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@helpmeharlan?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/harlan.cohen/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlancohenTwitter: https://twitter.com/HarlanCohenWebsite: https://www.HarlanCohen.com     THE HARLAN COHEN PODCAST New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen has candid conversations with top experts, and leading influencers. Guests share their greatest victories, devastating setbacks, and most valuable advice to help listeners dream big and take action. Hosted by Harlan Cohen, New York Times bestselling author, and speaker. Harlan is the founder of Best First Year, and has over 1 million books in print. His live events, books, programs, and workshops have reached millions of people and changed countless lives.  

The Harlan Cohen Podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Sign up for the Harlan's Best First Year College Success and Coaching Program for Students, Parents, and Supporters: https://courses.bestfirstyear.com     www.cynthiamuchnick.comwww.parentcompassbook.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/parentcompass/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheParentCompass LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindymuchnick      Chapters: 00:00 Intro2:01 Practicing what you preach9:07 Biggest lesson from writing the book14:44 Best time to talk to your kid21:10 Parenting with your partner32:21 Navigating conflict36:03 College tours44:28 Treating kids as individuals50:08 Talking about uncomfortable topics1:00:40 Supporting your teens1:05:20 Knowing when to push1:12:05 It’s not the school, it’s what you do there1:25:00 Outro     Cindy, a graduate of Stanford University, is an expert in the college admission process: she got her start in admission offices before opening a private study skills and college counseling business in Southern California, which she ran for over fifteen years. As an Assistant Director of Admission for the Illinois Institute of Technology and the University of Chicago, she screened and reviewed over three thousand applications, interviewed prospective students, and served on the admission committee to evaluate borderline applicants and appeals cases. Then, as a private counselor, she helped hundreds of high school students navigate their academic journeys, including course selection, study skills, time management, and college applications. Since closing her private educational practice in 2011, Cindy has focused on public speaking to student, parent, school and business groups on a variety of education-related topics. Over the course of her career, Cindy has written numerous books: The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen’s Wellness and Academic Journey in Today’s Competitive World (Familius/Workman/Hachette, 2020), The Best College Admission Essays (co-author, ARCO/Peterson’s, 1997), The Everything Guide to Study Skills: Strategies, Tips, and Tools You Need to Succeed in School (Simon& Schuster, 2011), Straight-A Study Skills (co-author, Simon& Schuster, 2012), The Everything College Checklist Book (Simon& Schuster, 2013), Writing Successful College Applications: It’s More than Just the Essay (Peterson’s Publishing, 2014), and four other books (Simon & Schuster and Penguin Random House). Her essays have appeared on Zibby Owens’ Zibby Magazine, Your Teen Magazine, College Confidential, Raising Teens Today, The Los Angeles Times, and The Mom Experience, among others. C is for Construction is her eleventh book and first children’s book. www.cynthiamuchnick.comwww.parentcompassbook.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/parentcompass/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheParentCompass LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindymuchnick    Box of Table Topics link is here - lots of themes: https://tabletopics.com/gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD4r056tLGXNWFrJ5YGK2hFVnkHRv The Book of Questions Cindy uses https://www.amazon.com/Book-Questions-Revised-Updated/dp/0761177310     SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@HelpMeHarlan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harlancohen/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@helpmeharlan?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/harlan.cohen/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlancohenTwitter: https://twitter.com/HarlanCohenWebsite: https://www.HarlanCohen.com     THE HARLAN COHEN PODCAST New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen has candid conversations with top experts, and leading influencers. Guests share their greatest victories, devastating setbacks, and most valuable advice to help listeners dream big and take action. Hosted by Harlan Cohen, New York Times bestselling author, and speaker. Harlan is the founder of Best First Year, and has over 1 million books in print. His liv

THE HARLAN COHEN PODCAST New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen has candid conversations with top experts, and leading influencers. Guests share their greatest victories, devastating setbacks, and most valuable advice to help listeners dream big and take action. Hosted by Harlan Cohen, New York Times bestselling author, and speaker. Harlan is the founder of Best First Year, and has over 1 million books in print. His live events, books, programs, and workshops have reached millions of people and changed countless lives.         SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@HelpMeHarlan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harlancohen/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@helpmeharlan?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/harlan.cohen/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlancohenTwitter: https://twitter.com/HarlanCohenWebsite: https://www.HarlanCohen.com         FOLLOW HARLAN:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harlancohen/https://www.tiktok.com/@helpmeharlan?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/harlan.cohen/Best First Year Coaching, College: https://courses.bestfirstyear.com/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/the-harlan-cohen-podcast/id1531004466Linktree: https://linktr.ee/harlancohen?

This is a recording of Harlan's live event held in August of 2024. THE HARLAN COHEN PODCAST New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen has candid conversations with top experts, and leading influencers. Guests share their greatest victories, devastating setbacks, and most valuable advice to help listeners dream big and take action. Hosted by Harlan Cohen, New York Times bestselling author, and speaker. Harlan is the founder of Best First Year, and has over 1 million books in print. His live events, books, programs, and workshops have reached millions of people and changed countless lives.     SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@HelpMeHarlan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harlancohen/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@helpmeharlan?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/harlan.cohen/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlancohenTwitter: https://twitter.com/HarlanCohenWebsite: https://www.HarlanCohen.com       FOLLOW HARLAN:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harlancohen/https://www.tiktok.com/@helpmeharlan?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/harlan.cohen/Best First Year Coaching, College: https://courses.bestfirstyear.com/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/the-harlan-cohen-podcast/id1531004466Linktree: https://linktr.ee/harlancohen?