We return from a long hiatus to talk to parents about asking the question "What do you want to do with your life?" or "What do you want to be when you grow up?" can be more detrimental to a teen than helpful. We jump into why that is and also what questions you can use that are better suited for your child in terms of starting conversations about career that can be more productive.

This conversation explores the differences in how high school students, particularly boys and girls, approach the transition to college and career. Bill Priestley hosts college counselors Janet Weller of Harpeth Hall School and Colin Dunnigan of Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, who share insights from their experiences as college counselors at all-girls and all-boys schools, respectively. They discuss the ideal college counseling process, the nonlinear reality of decision-making, the impact of parental involvement, and the pressures students face. The conversation also touches on the importance of mentorship and the evolving landscape of college admissions.

In this conversation, Bill Priestley discusses the role of the MTSU Career Development Center with Director Becca Moore and Assistant Director Holly Allen. They explore how students can effectively engage with career services from their first year, the challenges faced by MTSU students, the importance of assessments and AI in career guidance, and the significance of networking and work experience. They also address the necessity of graduate school and provide advice for parents on supporting their college-aged children in their career journeys.