We believe in helping families communicate.

The College Ready Podcast brings students and families helpful best practices from college counselors and admissions experts.

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!

Episodes:

Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Leave a Review Listen in a New Window Stitcher Subscribe on Android Subscribe via RSS Spotify Amazon

Want to be a guest on the show?

If you have expertise related to college admissions, feel free to contact us to be a guest on our podcast. Great candidates include authors, professional speakers, thought influencers, entrepreneurs, etc. We will contact you if we feel you are a good fit for our podcast.

Recent Episodes of the College Ready Podcast

College Ready Starts Early: Inside the Mind of a Test Prep Expert with Matthew Pietrafetta and Shellee Howard

by Shellee Howard | May 21, 2025 | Podcast

Mentoring Matters • Matthew Petrafetta founded Academic Approach in 2001 after valuing transformative mentors in literature and psychology. • He aims to replicate that coaching DNA for students’ academic growth. Passion-Driven Learning • Tutors “meet the student where...

Help with College Applications: Ben Kaplan Shares His Road to Harvard and Scholarship Success with Shellee Howard

by Shellee Howard | May 8, 2025 | Podcast

Ben Kaplan’s background Won ~24 scholarships totaling $90,000, enabling Harvard admission. First scholarship call: “Congratulations, you’ve just won $15,000 from Discover Card.” Authored How to Go to College Almost for Free and new book Scholars and Dollars. Exploring...

Raising Confidence, Living Authentically: Shellee Howard in Conversation with Christina Lecuyer

by Shellee Howard | May 6, 2025 | Podcast

Decision • Faith • Action “Everything is a matter of decision.” Christina’s core formula: make a choice, take massive action, and trust something greater. From Pro Golfer to Mindset Coach Former five-time All-American golfer battled eating disorders and suicidal...

Beyond Biology: Meeting College Requirements Through AP Success – Shellee Howard Talks with Michelle Purdue

by Shellee Howard | May 2, 2025 | Podcast

Michelle Purdue’s Background 32 years teaching experience, 25 years teaching AP Biology Chose teaching to inspire future medical researchers and practitioners AP Biology Course Approach Treats AP Bio like a sports season: “I’ve been prepping them all year to get...

Strategies for Academic Success: Teaching Life Skills for the AI-Driven Future with Nitin Gour

by Shellee Howard | Apr 10, 2025 | Podcast

Career Journey & Pivot Nitin Gour shares his transition from a tech background to an 18-year career in finance before founding Bloomster. He emphasizes that diverse experiences and a fast-paced environment shaped his approach to work and life. Focus on Holistic...

Writing Skills for Everyday Impact: Layla Rafaat’s Research Journey with Lumiere

by Shellee Howard | Mar 14, 2025 | Podcast

Guest IntroductionShelly Howard hosts Layla, a student from College Ready, discussing her research project on Alzheimer's disease. Research MotivationLayla chose to research Alzheimer's disease due to her personal connection; her great-grandmother suffered from it,...

Common Admission Test Questions: How to Use Your Scores for Scholarships with Rachel Mead

by Shellee Howard | Mar 4, 2025 | Podcast

Early Career ConversationsStart discussing careers with teens as early as 4th to 6th grade to explore their interests and problem-solving skills. Parental InvolvementEncourage parents to be curious about their child’s aspirations: “What do you want to do? Why that?”...

College & Career Launch: Helping Teens Plan for Success with Kolby Goodman

by Shellee Howard | Jan 24, 2025 | Podcast

Early Career Conversations Start discussing careers with teens as early as 4th to 6th grade to explore their interests and problem-solving skills. Parental Involvement Encourage parents to be curious about their child’s aspirations: “What do you want to do? Why...

How Improv Transforms Teaching, Learning, and Parenting with Will Dennis

by Shellee Howard | Jan 24, 2025 | Podcast

Background of Will Dennis 12th-grade teacher at a private all-girls school.Owner of an improv company, Unscripted Productions, focusing on applied improvisation. Journey into Teaching and Improv Initially uncertain about career path; influenced by strong educators...

Cracking College Admissions with Nara Legrand: Learning Styles, Mindset & Test Prep Strategies for Success

by Shellee Howard | Jan 24, 2025 | Podcast

Understanding Learning Styles Different students have unique learning styles; assessments help tailor lesson plans accordingly.Strategies should be diversified to engage various learners effectively. Mindset Matters A student's mindset significantly impacts their...

« Older Entries

Next Entries »