<p>^ All the more reason to replace them with software.</p>
<p>I have never heard a single example of a GC offering an inspired, off-the-wall college suggestion that really fit the student, or a well thought-out strategy resulting in unexpectedly good outcomes. Granted, most kids just want someplace local and cheap. The smarter, more ambitious ones probably like to do their own research in most cases. But even at the pricey private schools where we sent our kids, the GCs were pretty unhelpful. I am not sure why. Considering how many adults seem to find College Confidential addictive, you’d think at least a few people who are paid to do this work would have more of a passion for it. Maybe the ones who do tend to move on to other things.</p>