College Major Guidance That Won’t Age Poorly

Steven S.

I hold a JD and MBA from the University of Illinois (back when both programs were Top 20 ones -- I was Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review too) and an undergraduate degree in Mathematics & Economics from Vanderbilt University (where I was a calculus teaching assistant). I’ve spent more than 30 years now advising professionals, business owners, friends, and families on strategic decisions—including the long-term impact of education, work, and economic trends.

What I now offer through Wyzant is a focused form of college and career planning—specifically, helping high school students and their parents choose majors that are more likely to lead to durable, rewarding career paths. My goal isn’t to give vague advice or cover standard admissions topics. I specialize in helping families avoid costly, low-yield degree choices that may sound safe but are quickly becoming obsolete in the face of automation, AI, robotics, and shifting labor demand. More specifically, I specialize in college major selection, career coaching for high school students, and college and career counseling with a strong focus on AI-proof career paths and avoiding low-ROI degrees.

Though I don’t position myself as a traditional tutor, I’ve worked extensively one-on-one with individuals ranging from students to executives, and I’ve helped guide academic and career pivots during key transitions. I’m especially effective working with high school juniors and seniors who are academically serious but uncertain about direction—or with parents who are trying to avoid the high cost of misaligned degrees.

I work best with students who want strategic clarity, and with parents who want peace of mind that their tuition dollars are aligned with future job markets—not outdated assumptions. If you’re looking for a no-nonsense approach to college and career planning, let’s connect.