A four-year degree used to be the unquestioned ticket to career success. But something is shifting on college campuses, and it's not just the cost of tuition.

March is “mad” for plenty of reasons—final admissions decisions rolling in, the slow tease of spring, brackets getting busted—but here’s a twist most people don’t think about: A deep NCAA tournament run can actually make a college harder to get into.

Year after year, I see students unintentionally limit their options—not because they lack ability, but because of a few common planning mistakes.

His tradition of hosting open houses every Friday night isn’t just symbolic—it shapes a culture of belonging, mentorship, and human-scale leadership that defines the student experience.

May 1st—often referred to as National College Decision Day—marks a major milestone for high school seniors and their families. It’s a moment to celebrate how far you've come, and also a time to make a thoughtful, well-informed final decision about where your student will spend the next few years. At these schools, national championships don’t just belong to the athletes—they belong to the entire campus.

When most people think of college sports, their minds jump to massive stadiums, powerhouse Division I programs, and nationally televised games. But there’s something uniquely special about athletics at small liberal arts colleges—something that’s often overlooked. At these schools, national championships don’t just belong to the athletes—they belong to the entire campus.

As a career counselor, I’m used to being the one holding the flashlight—helping students and adults see their strengths, connect the dots between interests and abilities, and make informed choices about their futures. But during my certification process for the Highlands Ability Battery (HAB), I had a moment where the light shined right back at me.

The concept of Ikigai, a Japanese framework that describes where your passions, skills, values, and sense of purpose intersect, has become a guiding touchstone in my work.