College Planning That
Gives Your Student Every Advantage
College Ready helps your student stand out through strategic college planning proven to strengthen applications, increase scholarship offers, and simplify every step of the admissions journey. Families choose us for our personalized guidance, trusted expertise, and results, including over $10M in scholarships last year alone.
See What’s Possible When Students Have the Right Guidance
Where do I begin? College Ready was a life saver for my family. My daughter was so overwhelmed and stressed outAll we did was argue. I thought I was early signing up with College Ready but I found out that my daughter was so stressed because she was falling quickly behind. There were so many parents sharing information , I didn't know who to believe and trust. So one afternoon when I picked up my ...
College Ready is awesome! I started with them my Freshman year and just signed my acceptance letter to Stanford! I still feel like I am dreaming. The process was made much easier by just following the College Ready strategy. If I had a question, I would just send a text and it was answered. The essay editing team and application team were incredible and I could not have been as successful without ...
My daughter is living her ivy league dream, she’s attending Columbia University in the fall. In a year when her top-performing friends received so many rejections, some from even their safety schools, my daughter, was fortunate to receive multiple ivy league and top school offers, many with scholarships. She then was able to pick which school was best for her, not choose the only school that pic...
Searching for the right colleges and financial aid for your child is a daunting process, and can also become a full-time job. We became overwhelmed, and finally, we took friends’ advice to meet with Shellee Howard at College Ready in their Newport Beach office. Our friends’ children worked with College Ready and both have excellent scholarships and financial aid at University of Michigan and S...
I honestly thought I could do this process by myself until it came time to put my application together and decide on essay topics. I panicked at the last minute in my Senior year and College Ready welcomed me and made it their mission to help me pull everything together in just a short time. I had not taken any test prep or a standardized test before I signed up with College Ready. Shellee put tog...
Thanks to College Ready not only did my daughter get in to USC, she also got a scholarship and grant money. College Ready has already paid for itself!”
We signed up with Shellee prior to my daughter's Freshman year. She got us started on her Passion Project and mapped out the classes she should take for the next 4 years. We met with her college consultant regularly. It was hard in the beginning because we were getting different consultants the first year but we're grateful that we got assigned to a Christian consultant Kristine Johnson. She went ...
College Ready was recommended to me by one of my son’s friends. I had so many questions, so we setup a free Discovery Session. Shellee and her team made us all feel like family. I was so overwhelmed and had no idea where to start. Once Shellee got to know my son, it was great watching the two of them strategize and plan for his strengths. The Passion Project was a huge hit for him. He loved...
Many families come to us wanting clarity about how to get into certain schools, how to make smart financial decisions, or simply how to help their student shine. With access to the best college consulting services, students gain a confident plan…and the results speak for themselves.
Here’s What You’ll Walk Away With After Your Discovery Call
We’ll talk through academics, activities, and goals so you know what’s already working — and what colleges will pay attention to first.
A Clear Snapshot of Your Student’s Current Path
You’ll learn the key factors that influence merit opportunities and what colleges look for when awarding strong financial packages.
Early Financial Insight That Actually Matters
Before the call ends, you’ll receive simple, focused recommendations that meet your student where they are right now — whether they’re in 8th grade or senior year.
Personalized Next Steps You Can Use Right Away
You’ll take home your completed “Are You College Ready?” Checklist as a practical reference to make smart decisions and support your student’s growth.
The Team Behind Your
Student’s Success
We don’t just advise you. We walk alongside your family with a heart of service, guiding with the same compassion and care that reflects our core values.
College Ready is powered by a caring team of advisors, essay editors, financial strategists, and mentors—creating one of the best college consulting services available for families who want results.
Our team has guided more than 2,700 students with strategic college planning, stronger essays, and smart financial decisions that lead to life-changing opportunities and large merit awards. Founder Shellee Howard created the proven framework, and our team carries it forward with heart, clarity, and expertise.
Ready to Start Your
Student’s Success Story?
We believe every student is uniquely gifted and deserves a path where those gifts can shine. Book your call today and discover how strategic college planning can help your student get better offers, reduce college costs, and feel confident about their future.
