We also got great upfront direction from the GC, some pushing. Priceless. But different kids/families will see if differently.
The year D2 started college, the school had a focus group re: both college planning and prep. All the parents there had kids happy with their colleges. Most complained they hadn’t gotten the attention and support they thought was needed.
I think they wanted the personal shoulder to lean on, maybe even sit downs to go over the app/shops. And more. They wanted what a good private counselor can do.