Harlan Cohen: Navigating the College Transition and Personal Growth
- Greg Inglin
- Aug 17
- 2 min read
Are you and your family preparing for the twists and turns of the college application journey? This episode of Pay Your Dues welcomes renowned college advisor Harlan Cohen for a powerful conversation about the realities of university application processes, early action, early decision, and the emotional rollercoaster of admission rejection. Discover expert insights on navigating enrollment steps, managing expectations, and overcoming loneliness during the college transition - whether as a first-year or transfer student. Harlan and Greg go beyond forms and deadlines to explore mental health, the hidden opportunities at community colleges, and why college transition challenges lead to personal growth. If you’re searching for practical resources, mindset shifts, or simply reassurance that rejection isn’t the end, this episode is your essential guide.
What you can expect from this episode:
- Real talk about the admission process: College application strategies, the importance of transfer applications, and what enrollment steps to expect.
- How to reframe rejection: Tools for students and parents to cope with admission rejection, manage expectations, and turn college transition stress into growth—across all backgrounds, including transfer students and community college pathways.
- Mental health and campus resources: Why addressing loneliness and connecting with support networks (professors, counselors, community) is key during the transition, and how to access vital resources for lasting personal development.
Guest Resources:
Harlan Cohen: LinkTree,Mailing List, Podcast,Website
Harlan’s Social Media: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Guest Resources:
Harlan Cohen: LinkTree,Mailing List, Podcast,Website
Harlan’s Social Media: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Twitter/X
Harlan’s College Success Coaching Program Best First YearHarlan’s TEDx TalkToday Show Interview with Al Roker
Harlan’s College Success Coaching Program Best First Year Harlan’s TEDx Talk TodayShow Interview with Al Roker
More About My Guest: Harlan Cohen is the New York Times bestselling author of The Naked Roommate: And 107Other Issues You Might Run Into In College and six other titles (over 1 million copies in print). His social media accounts have over 1.5 million followers and he hosts a popular podcast. He is the founder of Best First Year, a college success coaching program for students and parents. Harlan lives in Chicago, Illinois with his wife and three children.
