Serving families nationwide

Free live workshop · Parents of students in grades 9–11

Four years of college can cost $200,000+, and most students choose a college before anyone asks what they want to do for a career.

In 60 minutes, learn how to reverse that order — and why choosing the career first saves families years and tens of thousands of dollars.

Free60 minutesLive Q&ANo sales pitch
Aaron Greene, Founder & Lead Advisor at Pathfinders
Aaron Greene
Founder & Lead Advisor, Pathfinders

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Free. 60 minutes. No sales pitch — you'll get the framework whether you ever work with us or not.

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The sequencing problem

Almost every family makes this decision in the wrong order.

It isn't a lack of care — it's a default. The college conversation starts first because it's the one everybody else is having. By the time anyone asks what the degree is actually for, the price has already been agreed to.

The default order

1Pick the schoolChosen on reputation, campus visits, and where friends are going.
2Pick a majorSelected from what that school happens to offer, often in the first year.
3Hope it leads somewhereThe career question gets asked last — after the tuition is committed.

Result: transfers, changed majors, a fifth year, and a degree without a destination.

Career first

1Identify the careerStart from your student's actual aptitudes, interests, and the work itself.
2Reverse-engineer the pathDetermine what that career genuinely requires — degree, credential, or neither.
3Choose the school that serves itNow the school is a means with a known job and a measurable return.

Result: a shorter path, a smaller bill, and a decision you can defend.

The workshop

What you'll walk away with

Sixty minutes, live with Aaron, plus real Q&A. Nothing is recorded — bring your actual questions.

Who this isn't for: parents of students already enrolled in college, and families looking only for essay editing. This workshop is built for grades 9–11, while the decisions are still open.
  • 01
    Why the career-first sequence works

    The exact order to work through the decision — and where most families skip ahead.

  • 02
    The actual four-year cost picture, not the sticker price

    How to build the real number for any school on your list, including the years nobody budgets for.

  • 03
    The conversation to have with your student

    How to open the career question without it turning into a fight about their future.

  • 04
    Your timeline, by graduation year

    What should already be underway for a Class of 2027 family versus a Class of 2030 family.

From parents who attended

We were about to do it in exactly the wrong order.

Working with Pathfinders Advisors has been an absolute game-changer for our family during the college planning process. Their advisor, Aaron, brings a steady hand to what can often feel like an overwhelming and emotional journey, providing calm and organization every step of the way. What stood out most was how incredibly likable and relatable he is with my teenage son, building a connection that makes my son feel heard and understood. Aaron’s thoughtful guidance is turning a stressful time into a manageable and even enjoyable experience. I can’t recommend them enough to any family navigating this challenging milestone of preparing to launch a kid!
KaleighParent · Class of 2028
We had a list of eight schools and no idea what any of them were for. An hour later we had one question to answer first, and it wasn’t a college question.
J.R.Parent · Class of 2027
The cost math alone was worth the evening. We found out the school we’d assumed was cheapest was going to be the most expensive by a wide margin.
RyanParent · Class of 2027
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We cap each session at 40 families.

Not as a sales tactic — as a practical limit. Beyond forty, Aaron can't get to everyone's questions, and the live Q&A is the part parents tell us mattered most.

The choice

One hour now, or four years of guessing.

The decision your family is about to make is one of the largest you'll ever make together. It's worth one evening to make it in the right order.

Reserve your seat

Free · 60 minutes · Live Q&A · Capped at 40 families

Select a session

Please enter your name so we can greet you properly.

Please enter a valid email — that's where the Zoom link goes.

Please add a phone number for workshop reminders.

Select a graduation year so we can tailor the session materials.

Free. 60 minutes. No sales pitch — you'll get the framework whether you ever work with us or not.

Phone is used for workshop reminders only. We don't call.

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