Early Bird College

08/05/2026

Big news out of University of Michigan: starting fall 2027, LSA first-year students will have their first-semester grades covered as pass/no credit, so they can explore, take risks, and actually acclimate to college without a low grade following them forever. We need more of this kind of shift. So much of the anxiety we see in high schoolers isn't about learning; it's about the permanence of every choice.

At early bird™, we built our platform around that same belief: give students room to explore their fit, their strengths, and their path before asking them to optimize for a transcript. Glad to see a school this size putting real structure behind it.

07/23/2026

Trying to decide between three schools and losing track of what's actually different? 📊

Our College Compare tool puts up to 3 schools side by side, so families can make a confident, informed decision.

Watch the demo: https://youtu.be/BsNDCd3XMeE

Start your 7-day free trial: earlybirdcollege.com

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07/22/2026

Red, yellow, or green- wouldn't it help to know at a glance where your student really stands with a school? 🚦

Our Stoplight indicator makes fit instantly visible, so families spend less time guessing and more time deciding.

Watch how it works: https://youtu.be/7qZ17XMDOQs

Start your free 7-day trial today: earlybirdcollege.com

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07/21/2026

Ever wonder what colleges are actually right for YOUR kid, not just the ones everyone's talking about? 🎯

Our Fit Finder Survey gets to know your student's real preferences, priorities, and goals in minutes, then builds their personalized college match from there.

Watch it in action:https://youtu.be/HfQNku0pnWQ

Start your 7-day free trial and find out what fits: earlybirdcollege.com

06/09/2026

Free Office Hours — Tomorrow at 12pm PST!

Have questions about college planning for your student? Come hang out with me!

Every week, I open up free office hours for families who want real, no-pressure guidance on navigating the college process. Whether your student is in 8th grade, just getting started, or a junior deep in the thick of it, bring your questions and let's talk.

Not sure what early bird™ is all about? Watch this first 👇
https://vimeo.com/1195992432

Tomorrow. 12pm PST. Free. No agenda, just answers.

👉 RSVP here: https://luma.com/2mxuy4js

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06/05/2026

Small contributions today can create big opportunities tomorrow. Start the 529 plan early! Create your free early bird account today to gain access to thousands of scholarship opportunities!📚👏

06/03/2026

Stop wasting time searching through applications and streamline your workflow with early bird™. Instantly organize every essay prompt, uncover recurring themes, and build standout applications from one powerful dashboard. Join our free live webinar series TOMORROW to get your questions answered, explore the platform’s most powerful features, and learn how to save time while delivering better outcomes for your students. Register today using the link in our bio and discover how early bird supports families throughout the admissions journey!🎓🎓

06/02/2026

Starting today, Early Bird is hosting FREE weekly office hours to answer your college planning questions📚🤔 Click the link in our bio to secure your spot!

06/02/2026

Join me today for "ask early bird," our free weekly office hours designed to answer any questions you have about the college planning process.

12 pm PST.

Grab your spot here!

Every Tuesday at 12:00 PM PST, early bird™ co-founder, former school counselor, independent counselor, and UC Berkeley admissions reader Carrie Jorgenson opens…

05/29/2026

Hi, I'm Carrie. I'm a mom, a former school counselor, independent counselor, UC Berkeley and UC Santa Cruz admissions reader, and co-founder of early bird™. I've personally advised over 1,000 families through the college planning process, and read 2,000 admission files, and the thing I hear most is "I wish we'd started sooner."

That's exactly why every Tuesday at noon PST, I host free, live office hours open to any family with a student in grades 8–12. Bring your questions, bring your student, or just come to listen. 30 minutes, no pitch, no pressure, just real answers from someone who has sat on both sides of the desk.

Office Hours RSVP:
https://luma.com/be19j5mc

See how early bird makes a difference: https://www.earlybirdcollege.com/

Every Tuesday at 12:00 PM PST, early bird™ co-founder, former school counselor, independent counselor, and UC Berkeley admissions reader Carrie Jorgenson opens…