If you’re the parent of a freshman or sophomore, hear this: you are not behind. You’re ahead of 90% of families who won’t start thinking about college until junior year.

Our data across 4,100+ families is clear. Students who begin in 8th or 9th grade give themselves the best chance at their top dream schools and earn significantly more in scholarships. The two run in parallel.

But starting early doesn’t mean stressing early. It means doing a few high-leverage things now that compound over time. None of these require hiring a consultant, paying for an expensive program, or adding stress to your student’s life.

This free guide gives you the 6 actions that produce the biggest head start for the least effort. Do these now, and your student will thank you later.