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The Early Edge: What Families Who Start Counseling Before 11th Grade Do Differently

College planning doesn’t have to feel like a last-minute scramble! Join us as we explain how proactive early planning leads to clearer direction, steadier progress, and better results.

 Thursday, September 10

 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET 

   Zoom

The Advantages of Starting Counseling Sooner Rather Than Later

Is your family considering working with a college counselor? If yes, one of the most common things we hear from families who wait until junior or senior year is “I wish we had started sooner.”

College prep doesn’t have to feel like a race against deadlines. Families who start working with a counselor early give their student the time to explore their genuine interests, build skills that impress, and make confident choices that will help them stand out to colleges when the time comes. Early guidance turns uncertainty into clarity and helps both students and parents feel prepared every step of the way.

After working with thousands of families, we’ve seen a clear pattern: those who start college counseling earlier achieve better admissions outcomes.

If you’re on the fence about working with a college counselor, this conversation will give you a clear picture of what the process looks like—and the real data you need to decide whether it’s right for your family. During this event, you will learn:

During this event, you will learn:

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How College-Ready Skills Must Be Built Over Time

Explore how early guidance gives students the time to steadily develop the academic, extracurricular, and personal skills colleges value most.
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What Students Miss When They Start Too Late

Understand why waiting until junior year can limit opportunities for exploration, growth, and strategic decision-making.

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How Early Guidance Ensures Progress Without Burnout

Find out how students learn to balance classes, activities, testing, and college preparation without becoming overwhelmed in the process.

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What Parents Can Do Now

Discover practical steps you can take today that can make a meaningful difference when it’s time for your teen to apply.

Register today to understand how starting earlier can make the college planning process more manageable and more fun!

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Meet The Speakers

Tien Menor
Tien Menor
College Counselor and Department Chair at Archbishop Mitty High School

For 17 years, Tien has guided Bay Area students through every step of the college admissions journey. She currently serves as a college counselor and department chair at Archbishop Mitty High School in San Jose, where she has spent the last 14 years helping students gain admission to a wide range of colleges from all the UC and Cal State campuses to highly selective schools like Stanford, MIT, Yale, and Columbia. Tien is known for her steady guidance, deep knowledge, and the genuine care she brings to every student and family she supports. She holds a BA and PPS credential from San Jose State University and a certificate in college admissions and career planning from UC Santa Cruz.

Lindsey Conger
Lindsey Conger
Admissions Expert with 18+ Years of Experience

Lindsey Conger has helped students earn admission to some of the nation’s most selective universities, including Brown, Princeton, MIT, Stanford, and the University of Chicago, as well as competitive accelerated medical and dental programs such as Brown’s PLME and Case Western’s Pre-Professional Scholars Program. A former freelance writer whose work appeared in Forbes, HuffPost, and Inc., she brings expert storytelling skills to her counseling, guiding students through more than 100 essays each admissions cycle. Lindsey is especially sought after for her knowledge of BS/MD programs, where she has ghostwritten a book on the application process and conducted extensive mock interviews. Known for her individualized, student-centered approach, she helps teens discover their authentic interests and build compelling applications that reflect both academic and personal fit.

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