“How do dentists feel when they are at the dentist? Is it as miserable as it is for the rest of us, or is it easier because they know the routine? I wonder about this phenomenon more generally, including my own profession, college admission counseling. What is it like to relinquish one’s role as the expert—comfortable, or will I squirm like every other parent? Is it enlightening to see one’s profession from another perspective or terrifying? As a high school counselor with a teenage son, I will soon find out. What wisdom will I gain about both my career and my parenting as I brave college admission as a dad—will it be full of the angst and complexity that I often hear of, or will it simply make me better at my jobs? While time will tell, I asked admission deans who have recently parented a college applicant to reflect on what they have learned and to offer advice for fellow parents.” …