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Are you a parent who puts the needs of your child first? Most parents would say “yes” but in this episode Dr. Shirag Shemmassian and host Ian Lobas challenge listeners to examine their programming or the programming that was passed down from their parents. Are you more concerned about how people will view you and your family than your kid’s best interests? Many parents have never asked their children what they're into and why they are passionate about it, yet there is often an assumption that all children should go to college. Should they? In this conversation, Dr. Shemmassian and Ian discuss school systems, teachers vs educators and the fears that drive many parents to project their insecurities onto their children. Founder of Shemmassian Academic Consulting, Dr. Shemmassian is one of the world’s foremost experts on medical school admissions, college admissions, and graduate school admissions. For nearly 20 years, he and his team have helped thousands of students get into medical school and top colleges using his systematic and proprietary approach. Dr. Shemmassian received his B.S. in Human Development from Cornell University. Despite graduating with a 3.9 GPA as a pre-med student, Dr. Shemmassian’s interests in mental health led him to complete his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at UCLA. Throughout his education and beyond, he successfully guided students into top colleges, medical schools, and graduate programs, and has found his professional calling in helping others achieve their educational and career goals. Dr. Shemmassian’s admissions expertise has been featured in various media outlets, including The Washington Post and Business Insider. What's more, he’s been invited to speak at Yale, Stanford, UC Berkeley, and other prestigious institutions about various aspects of the admissions process. When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows on schooling and parenting, including Unlocking the Chains that Bind and Parenting & Living on Purpose with a Mindset of Curiosity, Growth & Abundance. Connect with Dr. Shirag Shemmassian on: Website: http://www.shemmassianconsulting.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shemmassian/ Twitter: @shemmassian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shemmassian/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shiragshemmassian/?hl=en Connect with us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/menonpurposepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/MenOnPurposePodcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianrlobas/ Want to watch this and other awesome interviews? Check out our YouTube channel!