<p>I wish there was more effort put into matching GC and student, at least at our school. D’s first GC was a coach who would have been a great GC for our son who wanted to play football in college. But he didn’t really have a vision or mindset that seemed helpful or installed confidence in our more academically-oriented daughter. D’s current GC is a much better fit, and D is much more apt to ask questions and trust her advice as a result. </p>
<p>While I have talked to D’s GC about one issue this year, Elliedad and I are trying to step away from the process a little bit, allowing D to take the lead on college search and course selection issues now that she’s a junior. I think it’s harder for my husband than it is for me. He’s still checking her grades online and trying to micromanage, while I’m trying to be more supportive and less directive. He means well, but D resents his efforts because she sees it as lack of confidence in her.</p>