You trained the person who got the promotion. Now it’s your turn.
I mentor working adults who started college (but may not have finished) find the clearest, most affordable path to the promotion, raise, or new job they’ve already earned. I’m not selling you a school, and your first step is smaller than you think.
- More than 20 years as an academic advisor in higher education.
- I’ve been in your shoes, and I know what it takes to start over.
- Advice built around you, not around enrollment targets.
Free, with no sales pitch. I will never sell your email address
The Hidden Rules of College No One Tells You
Beyond the academics, there’s a whole invisible system: financial aid forms, add/drop deadlines, office hours, prerequisite chains, and jargon that gets thrown around like everyone already knows it. Without someone to walk you through it, it’s easy to feel like you’re one wrong move away from a costly mistake. And even when you do make it through the coursework, there’s still the harder question waiting: How does any of this turn into an actual job?
Connecting the Dots Between Your Major and Your Future
That question — how a degree turns into a career — is one a lot of students never get real help answering. Here’s where to start:
Talk to an academic advisor and career services specialist — not just about which classes to take, but about what people in your major actually end up doing.
Look for informational interviews. Reach out to people working in a field you’re interested in and ask them questions about the job, industry and skills required. LinkedIn is a great place to start.
After networking (step 2), if you’re already employed, attend job fairs or industry-related events. See what opportunities are available. If you’re looking to stay at your current employer, meet with a supervisor and discuss internal opportunities.
You Don't Have to Do This Alone
Uncertainty isn’t a sign you’re behind — it’s a normal part of a process nobody prepared you for. The goal isn’t to have it all figured out today. It’s to take one clear next step.