david, the counselor

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Hello, I am a high school counselor and parent in California with over a decade of experience working in high schools/UC admissions. My mission on this channel is to help high school students and their families navigate college & career. Please share my channel with classmates and colleagues - many thanks and much love!

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UC San Diego Dorm Tour 2026 (Thurgood Marshall College)

UC San Diego Dorm Tour 2026 (Thurgood Marshall College) david, the counselor

286 views - 6 days ago

UC Santa Cruz Dorm Tour 2026 (Porter College)

UC Santa Cruz Dorm Tour 2026 (Porter College) david, the counselor

279 views - 1 week ago

UC San Diego Dorm Tour 2026 (John Muir College)

UC San Diego Dorm Tour 2026 (John Muir College) david, the counselor

331 views - 1 week ago

UC San Diego Dorm Tour 2026 (Sixth College)

UC San Diego Dorm Tour 2026 (Sixth College) david, the counselor

493 views - 1 week ago

UC Riverside Dorm Tour 2026 (Pentland Hills)

UC Riverside Dorm Tour 2026 (Pentland Hills) david, the counselor

397 views - 1 week ago

UCLA Dorm Tour 2026 (Hedrick Hall)

UCLA Dorm Tour 2026 (Hedrick Hall) david, the counselor

319 views - 1 week ago

UC Santa Barbara Dorm Tour 2026 (Santa Cruz Dorms)

UC Santa Barbara Dorm Tour 2026 (Santa Cruz Dorms) david, the counselor

374 views - 1 week ago

Complete Guide to U.C. Housing (Counselor's Guide)

Complete Guide to U.C. Housing (Counselor's Guide) david, the counselor

2.2K views - 2 weeks ago

How to Read a Financial Aid Package (By a HS Counselor)

How to Read a Financial Aid Package (By a HS Counselor) david, the counselor

480 views - 3 weeks ago

Handling College Rejection (High School Counselor's Advice)

Handling College Rejection (High School Counselor's Advice) david, the counselor

844 views - 4 weeks ago

Making Big Decisions as a High School Student/Young Adult

Making Big Decisions as a High School Student/Young Adult david, the counselor

403 views - 1 month ago

Why So Many High School Seniors Feel Behind (Even When They’re Not)

Why So Many High School Seniors Feel Behind (Even When They’re Not) david, the counselor

253 views - 1 month ago

Who You Build Your Life With Matters

Who You Build Your Life With Matters david, the counselor

170 views - 1 month ago

Staying Valuable in an AI Future (For High School Students)

Staying Valuable in an AI Future (For High School Students) david, the counselor

257 views - 1 month ago

The Most Expensive Mistake After High School

The Most Expensive Mistake After High School david, the counselor

900 views - 1 month ago

Graduating Isn’t the Same as Being Prepared (What High School's Don't Teach)

Graduating Isn’t the Same as Being Prepared (What High School's Don't Teach) david, the counselor

378 views - 1 month ago

AI Isn’t the Biggest Threat to High School Students (Counselor's Commentary)

AI Isn’t the Biggest Threat to High School Students (Counselor's Commentary) david, the counselor

696 views - 1 month ago

Why Being an “Average” Student Is Harder Than It Used to Be

Why Being an “Average” Student Is Harder Than It Used to Be david, the counselor

1.2K views - 1 month ago

The “Safe” Path After High School Isn’t Safe Anymore (A Counselor’s Warning)

The “Safe” Path After High School Isn’t Safe Anymore (A Counselor’s Warning) david, the counselor

13.9K views - 1 month ago

Citrus College (Walking Tour & Spotlight)

Citrus College (Walking Tour & Spotlight) david, the counselor

207 views - 1 month ago

The Most Overlooked Way to Pay for College (Why the Same Seniors Win All the Local Scholarships)

The Most Overlooked Way to Pay for College (Why the Same Seniors Win All the Local Scholarships) david, the counselor

787 views - 1 month ago

Why Community College Doesn’t Work for Everyone (A Counselor’s Honest Take)

Why Community College Doesn’t Work for Everyone (A Counselor’s Honest Take) david, the counselor

3.6K views - 1 month ago

College Deferrals Explained: LOCI, Odds, & Next Steps

College Deferrals Explained: LOCI, Odds, & Next Steps david, the counselor

289 views - 1 month ago

Chaffey College (Community College Walking Tour & Spotlight)

Chaffey College (Community College Walking Tour & Spotlight) david, the counselor

217 views - 1 month ago

Watch This Before Sending Your Kid To The "Best" High School (The UC Zip Code Dilemma)

Watch This Before Sending Your Kid To The "Best" High School (The UC Zip Code Dilemma) david, the counselor

3.5K views - 1 month ago

California Community College Application Walkthrough (CCC Apply)

California Community College Application Walkthrough (CCC Apply) david, the counselor

654 views - 3 months ago

Los Angeles Trade Technical College (LATTC Campus Tour Spotlight)

Los Angeles Trade Technical College (LATTC Campus Tour Spotlight) david, the counselor

642 views - 3 months ago

Watch This Before You Apply to Community College (How to Choose)

Watch This Before You Apply to Community College (How to Choose) david, the counselor

401 views - 3 months ago

How to Evaluate High Schools

How to Evaluate High Schools david, the counselor

191 views - 3 months ago

Mt. Sac Tour (Mount San Antonio College Spotlight)

Mt. Sac Tour (Mount San Antonio College Spotlight) david, the counselor

474 views - 3 months ago

How Much Is College in California? (Community College, CSU’s, and UC’s)

How Much Is College in California? (Community College, CSU’s, and UC’s) david, the counselor

305 views - 3 months ago

Why Community College? (Walk & Talk)

Why Community College? (Walk & Talk) david, the counselor

390 views - 3 months ago

Pasadena City College Tour (PCC Campus Spotlight)

Pasadena City College Tour (PCC Campus Spotlight) david, the counselor

626 views - 3 months ago

Tips for High Schoolers In 2026 (Happy New Year!)

Tips for High Schoolers In 2026 (Happy New Year!) david, the counselor

222 views - 3 months ago

Lessons from Public Education

Lessons from Public Education david, the counselor

174 views - 3 months ago

Gen Z's Job Market Dilemma

Gen Z's Job Market Dilemma david, the counselor

812 views - 3 months ago

My Fear of Death & Christmas (A Personal Testimony)

My Fear of Death & Christmas (A Personal Testimony) david, the counselor

259 views - 3 months ago

A High School Counselor's Experience with Gen Z (The Kids Are Alright)

A High School Counselor's Experience with Gen Z (The Kids Are Alright) david, the counselor

296 views - 4 months ago

The Limits of Empathy in Education

The Limits of Empathy in Education david, the counselor

316 views - 4 months ago

The Problem Schools Are Ignoring (Educator Sexual Misconduct)

The Problem Schools Are Ignoring (Educator Sexual Misconduct) david, the counselor

167 views - 4 months ago

The Reclassification of Marijuana

The Reclassification of Marijuana david, the counselor

315 views - 4 months ago

Australia's New Social Media Ban

Australia's New Social Media Ban david, the counselor

367 views - 4 months ago

Reflections of a Comments Section

Reflections of a Comments Section david, the counselor

502 views - 4 months ago

Is College Worth it? (2025)

Is College Worth it? (2025) david, the counselor

906 views - 4 months ago

The Math Crisis at UC San Diego

The Math Crisis at UC San Diego david, the counselor

132K views - 4 months ago

What is the IB Diploma Program? (For Parents/Guardians of Middle Schoolers)

What is the IB Diploma Program? (For Parents/Guardians of Middle Schoolers) david, the counselor

523 views - 4 months ago

Families & Schools: The Most Important Relationship in Society

Families & Schools: The Most Important Relationship in Society david, the counselor

173 views - 5 months ago

UC Tuition is Going Up! (University of California)

UC Tuition is Going Up! (University of California) david, the counselor

742 views - 5 months ago

The Truth About Teacher Salaries

The Truth About Teacher Salaries david, the counselor

468 views - 5 months ago

Cal States are Offering Automatic Admissions (SB 640)

Cal States are Offering Automatic Admissions (SB 640) david, the counselor

891 views - 5 months ago

Declining Enrollment: Public Schools in 2025

Declining Enrollment: Public Schools in 2025 david, the counselor

455 views - 5 months ago

Overview of Private Colleges in California, Part II

Overview of Private Colleges in California, Part II david, the counselor

1.6K views - 5 months ago

The Most Unique Majors at the University of California (Part 3 of 3)

The Most Unique Majors at the University of California (Part 3 of 3) david, the counselor

440 views - 5 months ago

Overview of Private Colleges in California, Part I

Overview of Private Colleges in California, Part I david, the counselor

3.1K views - 5 months ago

The Most Unique Majors at the University of California (Part 2 of 3) UCLA, Merced, Riverside

The Most Unique Majors at the University of California (Part 2 of 3) UCLA, Merced, Riverside david, the counselor

436 views - 6 months ago

Cal State Update: Cal Poly absorbs Cal Maritime Academy!

Cal State Update: Cal Poly absorbs Cal Maritime Academy! david, the counselor

1.4K views - 6 months ago

AP versus DE (Which should you take?)

AP versus DE (Which should you take?) david, the counselor

549 views - 6 months ago

What is WUE? (Western Undergraduate Exchange) Tuition Savings Program

What is WUE? (Western Undergraduate Exchange) Tuition Savings Program david, the counselor

368 views - 6 months ago

The Most Unique Majors at the University of California (Part 1 of 3) Berkeley, Davis, Irvine

The Most Unique Majors at the University of California (Part 1 of 3) Berkeley, Davis, Irvine david, the counselor

998 views - 6 months ago

What is the California Dream Act Application? (CADAA)

What is the California Dream Act Application? (CADAA) david, the counselor

174 views - 6 months ago