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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
Matt Meline: Empty Nest, Full Pockets
In this episode, Shellee and Matt discuss:The best time for families to start planning financially for collegeThe power of having college finances conversations with your teen Understanding college ROIThe book "Empty Nest Full Pockets" by Matt Key Takeaways: The...
Matt Meline: Empty Nest, Full Pockets
In this episode, Shellee and Matt discuss:The best time for families to start planning financially for collegeThe power of having college finances conversations with your teen Understanding college ROIThe book "Empty Nest Full Pockets" by Matt Key Takeaways: The...
Jackie Bailey: Children Thrive With Communication and Age Appropriate Freedom
In this episode, Shellee and Jackie discuss:The different ages and stages of conversationBridging the communication gap between parents and kidsWhy social skills matter for your teenThe power of asking permissionGiving your child more freedom to make decisions Key...
Beejel Parmar: Teach Your Children the Value of Money Now
In this episode, Shellee and Beejel discuss:Early financial education for your kidsMoney fundamentals are the key to learning resilienceGetting your child through college without being in debtGetting your kids interested in money basics and applying them Key...
Emily Rassam: Plan For Your Financial Future
In this episode, Shellee and Emily discuss:The best time to plan for collegeWhere to put your money for your future needsPreparing the FASFA and CSS profileHaving financial planning conversations with your child with the help of professionals Key Takeaways: Start to...
Emily Rassam: Plan For Your Financial Future
In this episode, Shellee and Emily discuss:The best time to plan for collegeWhere to put your money for your future needsPreparing the FASFA and CSS profileHaving financial planning conversations with your child with the help of professionals Key Takeaways: Start to...
Momi Pointer: College Admissions and Your Financial Future
In this episode, Shellee and Momi discuss:Balancing studies and sportsYou can't force your child to do something they don't want to doDebt-free college strategies for your childMonitoring your child's college preparation time is crucial Key Takeaways: Getting into...
Sidra Morris: Is Homeschooling Right For You?
In this episode, Shellee and Sidra discuss:The fear around homeschooling and how it worksFinding a community in your area to support homeschoolingParents must find a routine that works for them and their child Key Takeaways: You can offer your child many learning...
Ann Kaplan: Parenting Can Be Hard, But it Doesn’t Have to Be
In this episode, Shellee and Ann discuss:The cornerstones of effective parentingThe best time to start planning for collegeDisentangling yourself from your childCreating a safe space for your child to talk Key Takeaways: Keeping boundaries and leadership can be more...
Ann Kaplan: Parenting Can Be Hard, But it Doesn’t Have to Be
In this episode, Shellee and Ann discuss:The cornerstones of effective parentingThe best time to start planning for collegeDisentangling yourself from your childCreating a safe space for your child to talk Key Takeaways: Keeping boundaries and leadership can be more...
Moira McCullough: What Students Should Consider When Choosing Colleges
In this episode, Shellee and Moira discuss:The best time for students to start thinking about collegeWhat students consider when choosing collegesHow to pick your college listKnowing your resources as a parent Key Takeaways: Make sure your child is involved in the...
Moira McCullough: What Students Should Consider When Choosing Colleges
In this episode, Shellee and Moira discuss:The best time for students to start thinking about collegeWhat students consider when choosing collegesHow to pick your college listKnowing your resources as a parent Key Takeaways: Make sure your child is involved in the...
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