I help wealthy families get their kids into top colleges. Here are 5 strategies any parents can use.

Lindsay Tanne Howe is the founder of LogicPrep, a global college advisory firm. Courtesy of Lindsay Tanne Howe Lindsay Tanne Howe started a college advisory firm as a Harvard freshman. The company advises ultrawealthy families on how to get their kids into top colleges. Her tips for parents to boost their kids' chances of success include encouraging curiosity. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Lindsay Tanne Howe, 37, who is based in Connecticut. She is the founder and CEO of LogicPrep, a global college advisory firm serving ultra-high-net-worth families. Business Insider has verified her educational background. This piece has been edited for length and clarity. A big misconception about college admissions is that getting into a top school comes down to a single magical turning point. In reality, it works like compound interest, where every small decision builds on the last.