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Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready?

Your teen is in middle school or high school, and college is on the horizon! Do you know where to begin? It can be overwhelming! Which college will be a good fit? Can you afford it? What is my teen passionate about? This can be an exciting time, but a stressful one! College admission is at an all time high in both competitiveness and cost. How do you navigate this? Your host Shellee Howard with College Ready has helped countless families in the college admissions process while saving them thousands of dollars in tuition! In her podcast, she sits down with new and past clients to share their experiences with College Ready, along with financial advisors and other experts who understand the importance of financial awareness when it comes to graduating from college debt free. Last year, College Ready Seniors earned over $10.7 million dollars in scholarships. The information you hear on this show is priceless, you really can’t afford to not tune in!
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Recent Episodes of the College Ready Podcast

How to Prepare for College in High School: Building Resilient, Confident Teens
In this insightful and candid conversation, Shellee Howard and Laura Ollinger delve into the complexities of supporting teenagers and parents through the challenges of adolescence, particularly as it relates to mental health, identity, communication, and preparing for...

Plan for College, Grow at Home: The Parent Whisperer Podcast with Shellee Howard and Richard Ramos
When it comes to helping families thrive, few voices are as authentic and powerful as Richard R. Ramos. Raised in Northeast Los Angeles by a single mother as the youngest of five, Richard grew up surrounded by domestic violence and gang activity. Those early...

Preparing for College: Coaching Teens Through Chaos to Confidence
When it comes to preparing teens for college and life beyond the classroom, two unique perspectives come together in a powerful way. Shelley Howard, host of Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready?, sat down with former student turned coach Hunter Thompson to explore the...

Preparing Students for College: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Future-Ready Kids
SummaryIn this episode, Shellee from *Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready?* emphasizes the critical importance of early and strategic college planning for families. She highlights that while many families plan for major life events such as marriage, buying a home, or...

The College Preparedness: Building a Future Without Debt
Summary In this insightful episode, Shellee from *Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready?* emphasizes the critical importance of early and strategic planning for college, advocating that families begin this process well before high school—ideally from preschool. She...

College Ready: Smart Ways to Pay for College Without Loans
Shellee Howard, founder and CEO of College Ready and host of the Parents is Your Teen College Ready podcast, shares insights from her best-selling book The College Admissions Plan Simplified. Her primary focus is on parents, acknowledging that college admissions...

How to Prep for College in a New Testing Landscape: Insights from Shellee Howard and Sean Ivester
In this insightful discussion, Shelley Howard interviews Sean Ivester, founder of Pivot Tutors, about the evolving landscape of college entrance testing and effective test preparation strategies. Sean explains that test prep timing depends largely on the student’s...

Do Colleges Care About Both ACT and SAT? Cracking the Code with Shellee Howard and Jackie Pollina
In this insightful and comprehensive discussion, Shelley Howard hosts Jackie Pollina, founder of J&J Test Prep and No BS SAT Prep, to explore the critical role of test preparation in high school and college admissions. Jackie shares her entrepreneurial journey...

Mental Wellness 101: Teaching Teens the Tools for Self-Awareness and Resilience with Shellee Howard and Raphael McMaster
In this insightful interview, Shelley Howard, founder and CEO of College Ready, hosts Raphael McMaster, a creative professional turned nonprofit leader focused on empowering youth with essential emotional and mental health tools. Raphael shares how his journey led him...

Designing Your College Journey: Admission Assistance & Success Tips with Shellee Howard and Elliot Felix
In this insightful conversation between Shelley Howard and Elliot Felix, Felix—shares valuable guidance on preparing students not just to enter college but to thrive throughout their college journey and beyond. He emphasizes the importance of community, support...
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