Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready?

Brandon has dealt with ADHD since childhood. He is now a special education teacher and school psychologist. And now is the owner of Untapped Learning. Untapped's mission is to help students with executive function challenges—specifically ADHD and dyslexia. Shellee and Brandon discuss: -How to recognize ADHD in your child - How to help your student who has ADHD - Tapping into their strengths - Sleep, exercise, clear routines and structure around academics will help so much - and so much more. Connect with Brandon: Website: https://untappedlearning.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-slade-781b91b4/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/untappedlearning/ Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

Megan is founder of US2- a consulting firm that focuses on social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Megan and Shellee discuss: -Students need to advocate for themselves and others. - College's are asking on applications, "What are you doing to better humankind?" - Does your student have the ability to work with diverse teams? - Teach your teenager how to disagree if they do not agree. and more! Connect with Megan: Website- us2consulting.com Newsletter- https://us2consulting.com/newsletter/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/us2consulting/ LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-fuciarelli-90003771/ Instagram- us2consulting Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

Dr. Maldonado (also known as Dr. Dre) brings a wealth of professional experience in higher education to her roles as Director of International Admissions and Director of Educator Relations. Following her undergraduate studies at Colgate University, she served as a teaching fellow for AmeriCorps in Texas. Her broad experience in college counseling, admissions, and student affairs, as well as a 20-year history with the National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) has made her a leading expert in pre-college enrichment programs in the United States. After receiving her doctorate degree in anthropology from Brown University in 2014, Dr. Dre joined NSLC full time as the founder and director of international and overseas admissions. Here, she has worked with hundreds of schools across the globe to promote life-changing leadership conferences to outstanding middle and high school students. Dr. Dre was born in Mexico, raised in South Florida and currently lives in Chicago. Regardless of where she is in the world, her mission is the same. She is driven to make a positive difference in the lives of young people, helping them to discover and share who they are with others. Connect with Andrea: Website: www.nslcleaders.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nslcstudents/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nslcleaders/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-student-leadership-conference/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_tgz4mWfIofuRuPCGiqRQ Email: [email protected] Connect with Shellee Howard: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

Joe tutors and coaches students privately on the skills of test preparation for their AP history exams. This group was founded on the principles of helping student-athletes pursue their dreams and achieve amazing results in their courses and exams. Additionally, they know the awesome parents standing behind their student-athletes also want to unlock the secrets of achieving high results on the AP history exam in the most efficient and effective way. Connect with Joe: Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/masteringaphistory LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-sebestyen-ed-d-b1341845/ Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

Matt Crevin, Founded Talk Shop to support today’s students to communicate clearly and confidently, regardless of the situation or setting. Matt combines his real-world business background with two F 500 companies, his vast experience in the sports industry, along with his personal parenting journey into engaging and collaborative workshops. With his years of interpersonal communications experience that started as a PR intern with the SF 49ers in 1991, Matt maintains his role (30 years and counting) as the PA announcer for all home games. Talk Shop programs empower and motivate students to communicate effectively at home, in school and to ultimately become college and career ready! Connect with Matt: Facebook- www.facebook.com/TalkShopUSA Instagram- talkshopusa LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcrevin/ Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

Caroline Sumners is the president & founder of Empower Academic Coaching, an individualized academic and coaching support program for middle & high schoolers that focuses on developing the whole student. A former middle & high school science & English teacher, Caroline was inspired to start her company when she saw how little time there was in the classroom setting to teach effective strategies for learning rather than just content. Caroline loves helping students take control of their academic goals, strengthen their executive function skills, and gain confidence by providing a space where they learn alternative solutions and strategies not typically taught in a school setting. Caroline & her team have now supported over 170 families through individual student coaching & parent trainings. Caroline lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her wife and 2 dogs. How to contact Caroline: Website: www.empoweracademiccoaching.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/empoweracademiccoaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.facebook.com/empoweracademiccoaching/ Instagram: @empoweracademic Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

Nellie and Shellee discuss: - Love and Lead your teenager so they are ready when it is time for them to leave for college. - The second half of their childhood, you are partnering with them and building their life with them, not for them. - When you drop them off at college, you don't want to worry if they can handle it. You prepare them in the years leading up to college so you can be happy and excited for them. - They need a foundation of self worth, self confidence and self esteem before you send them to college. Or they chase their worth in any place they can. - Teenagers have a need to be seen, heard, loved, belong and have a purpose. - Every child is different and you may have to parent them each differently. About Nellie: Nellie is a Christian Family Life & Leadership Coach who focuses on helping parents and their teen daughters go from HOPING they are doing all the “right things”, feeling lost and just surviving teen life to KNOWING they are doing the right things for their unique child and getting her set on a solid path to establishing her personal authority, owning her responsibilities and living in her joy so that she has a firm foundation to build the rest of her life on where she trusts herself, stays aligned in her values and trades chasing worth for standing in her confidence every day in order to face anything and become the leader of her own life. She is a wife and mom to 4 teen daughters, author, speaker, podcaster, retired homeschooling parent and adventure chaser. She has a degree in biology and psychology, years of leadership training and a diverse behavior background from humpback whales in the South Pacific to teens and parents in homes across the world. She believes in a life of intention, making dreams and goals realities and knows that the best way to change the world is through one living room at a time! Connect with Nellie: Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/the6570project LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nellieharden Instagram: www.instagram.com/nellieharden/ Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

Shellee and Eric discuss: - Financial literacy is not taught in school and young adults don't understand the concept of how much the cost of living is. - It is hard to teach kids the concept of earning and saving money. - Things you can do as a parent to help your child be prepared to manage money. - Do you go to a school you really want to go to or a school where you received a big scholarship? - If you sacrifice your own retirement to send your teen to college, you are not doing them any favors. - Understand your Return On Investment when choosing a college. "You can afford to do almost anything, but not everything in this life."- Eric Brotman Eric D. Brotman, CFP™, AEP, CPWA is a financial advisor, wealth manager, mentor, and host of the podcast Don’t Retire...Graduate! As CEO of BFG Financial Advisors, he has been advising his clients on investing, risk management, retirement, and financial planning for over 25 years. Eric believes that financial literacy is the key to well-being and is on a mission to help families and professionals achieve financial freedom. As part of his mission, he has served as an adjunct faculty member at Stevenson University, teaching the Certified Financial Planner curriculum to graduate students. In addition, he is serving on the Board of Trustees for the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System as an appointee of Governor Larry Hogan and he has testified before the Maryland Senate in favor of financial literacy education. Eric’s approachable and actionable financial advice has been featured on Baltimore WBAL’s 11 News Sunday Morning, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes.com, Yahoo! Finance, The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Business Journal, Investment Advisor, Fidelity Investor’s Weekly, and numerous other publications. His podcast, Don’t Retire…Graduate!, is dedicated to inspiring individuals to advance into retirement seamlessly. Eric is the author of several books on personal finance, including Retire Wealthy: The Tools You Need to Help Build Lasting Wealth, Debt-Free for Life: The Tools You Need to Free Yourself from Debt, and Pay Less Taxes Now! Four Strategies to Help Reduce Your Income Taxes Legally, which can be downloaded for free at www.lowtaxbook.com. Eric is an avid traveler who calls Lutherville, Maryland home. He plans to “graduate” to living on the beach but hopes to never retire in the traditional sense. You can learn more about Eric at www.bfgfa.com or about the Don’t Retire…Graduate! podcast at www.brotmanmedia.com Connect with Eric: Facebook: www.facebook.com/Dont-Retire-Graduate-111328207099985/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/dontretiregraduate/ Website: https://brotmanmedia.com Connect with Shellee Howard: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

Dr. Paul Jenkins: Live On PurposeShellee and Paul Discuss:How do we support teenagers that struggle with positivity? As parents we get so concerned and we want to help them. The best thing we can do is to show them how to apply positivity in daily life. They see what you’re doing, not what you’re saying. Listen for tips on parenting with positivity.Dr. Paul is a speaker who knows the science of positivity and your brain, and presents it in an engaging and fun way. He presents powerful psychological principles that make an immediate difference in your personal, family, and professional life. It's like having an owner's manual foryour brain - one you can actually read, understand and apply.Connect with Paul:Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/pathologicalpositivityInstagram: @drpauljenkinsWebsite: www.drpauljenkins.comConnect with Shellee Howard: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

Kim Girard: Transition Your Student to College With EaseShellee and Kim Discuss:Kim is a College Success Coach.It’s important when you get to college that you do it right so you find your passion and what you really want to do in your life.You go into college more confident and successful when you work in high school to find our passions and values.Join a club in college that you are interested in, it really helps find people who have similar interests.Having a college success coach can help the transition for your student.Kim is a College Success Coach who helps students get the most out of their college experience and become amazing humans. The students who work with her discover their passions, stay on track academically, have better relationships, engage socially on campus, and graduate doing something they love.Connect with Kim:Email: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/KimGirardCoachingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-girard-36122a7/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachkimgirard/Connect with Shellee Howard: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

In this episode, Shellee and Jenny discuss:The importance of having a coach for your teenagersA parent-teen coach's approach to parentingThe age at which Jenny begins working with students Key Takeaways: Having a coach supporting your teenager is not punishment, it's an advantage. Parents do not want to wait until things get out of control, so why not give them the advantage of helping them with their mindsets, emotions, habits, and things like that?Coaching sessions are not intended to take over parental responsibilities; coaches work in alliance with parents and teens. Using an effective coaching approach requires the coach, teenager, and parents to all be on the same page or have the same mindset.Parents and teens can start having coaching sessions in their teenage years, or a little bit earlier. It will depend on the teen's maturity and whether both the teen and their parents are ready to take the information, do the work, and be open to change. “There's no manual with parenting. And also with teenagers, it can be an up and down process.” — Jenny Beckford About Jenny Beckford: Jenny is a parent and teen coach practitioner. As the Founder of Greater Elevation, she helps teens transform their mindset and supports parents to connect with their teens. Connect with Jenny Beckford:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenny.beckford (Personal)https://www.facebook.com/groups/positiveparentsandteens/ (Group)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenbeckford1/ (Personal)https://www.instagram.com/greaterelevation/ (Company) Connect with Shellee Howard: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected] Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco. Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

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 sooner you begin the college application process and educate yourself, the better your investment accounts are likely to grow during those years which can help you pay for your child's college and graduate debt-free.Knowledge is power. Making smart financial decisions when looking for colleges begins with a clear understanding of the net cost of college and how financial aid works, and this can be achieved by having the college money talk with your teen.A college education is a huge investment regardless of your financial situation, so try a pre-approval plan to determine whether your family's investment in a degree or a college may yield a return on investment.Many parents are so focused on getting their children ready that they forget that they still have a life to live here. Make sure that you balance being involved in your children's lives with helping them become more independent, confident, and goal-oriented by preparing them financially, especially for paying for a part-time job and all the adulting stuff they have not done yet financially. “We can figure out the money, we can figure out how to get things to work financially. We might have to make some tough decisions, but it can be done. There's no reason to just throw up your hands and let them go to a school that's going to bankrupt the whole family - it's a time to really dig in and engage. You don't have to necessarily be the leader of the process, but you need to be a mentor and be part of it.” — Matt Meline About Matt Meline: Matt is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of PrairieFire and husband to the Operations Manager, Lisa Meline.Matt founded PrairieFire in 2019 on the belief that financial planning and unbiased advice can only come from an independent, conflict-free team. Matt has dedicated his career to being a trusted resource, coach, and partner for clients and friends, securing proactively defending his clients' interests every day as his daily goal.In the midst of a period of transition in his life, Matt completed a unique program designed to rediscover core values and shift the planning focus from just the money to the life of the clients. This is the way he aims to improve both returns on investments and returns on life. With a specialty in helping families prepare for children leaving the nest, building an exciting empty nest lifestyle, and making the most of retirement, PFW excels at helping families achieve their financial goals in the second half of their lives.Matt loves the community of Des Moines. He attended Lincoln High School on Des Moines' south side after moving here from Omaha during his high school years. Following his graduation from the University of Northern Iowa, he worked primarily as a senior manager for various banking organizations throughout the Midwest. In the mid-1990s, he decided to leave the security of that job and pursue a full-time career as a financial planner.As parents of four children who are currently living their dream lives in Chicago, Denver, Rhode Island, and Ames, Iowa, Matt, along with his wife Lisa, knows a lot about the teen years and college preparation for kids. Connect with Matt Meline:Website: https://www.prairiefirewealth.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattmelinepfw/ Connect with Shellee Howard: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected] Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco. Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

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 Takeaways: Asking the right questions is the key to a good conversation. Those questions might differ based on the age group, but the purpose is the same: to get your child to say more than no or yes - asking the right kinds of questions will give you the information that you may be seeking as a parent.You need to show your children that you care about what they're doing, and how they feel, no matter how young or old they are. When speaking with them, be attentive, stop what you are doing for a moment, and maintain eye contact as much as possible.It is often thought that academics are the only thing that will prepare our kids for the next phase, but without social confidence and without social skills, especially those that can help them stand up for what they believe, they won't be able to know where they belong.Ask your child's permission before giving them advice or telling them about an experience that might be helpful for them or showing them some of your mistakes. You shouldn't push or force them to listen to what you have to say if they say no or don't want to hear what you have to say.Children need to be given the opportunity to make their own decisions or to say yes or no. You don't have to give them total freedom, but you can help them to see how the consequences can come about in that regard and help to build some trust and confidence in them. “It's the conversations that ensue, that help them realize ‘someone cares about what I think’, ‘someone cares about my feelings’, and ‘someone cares about my motivations’ and ‘what I like to do and what I don't’. And kids, when they learn how to do that effectively, it really gives them a sense of self-empowerment, to be able to take charge in those uncomfortable social situations that we all find ourselves in.” — Jackie Bailey About Jackie Bailey: Jackie is the curator of the SPEAK FEED LEAD Public Speaking Studio in Redmond, WA. and the founder of THE SPEAK FEED LEAD PROJECT nonprofit. Their mission is to transform all individuals to speak with power, feed others in word and deed, and lead with positive influence.Aside from that, she founded Emerald City Consulting, which helps teams communicate better and develop more leaders. In 2014, Jackie wrote and published SELF-Centered Leadership: Becoming Influential, Intentional and Exceptional, a book that can help you hoist your sails and embark on an odyssey of exceptional leadership. Jackie won an Excellence in Education award from Toastmasters International in 2012, was a Semi-Finalist in the World Championship of Public Speaking in 2015, and placed in the world's top 98 speakers. Connect with Jackie Bailey:Website: https://jackiebailey360.com/ Connect with Shellee Howard: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected] Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco. Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

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 Takeaways: It is important that we look beyond our control to get ahead and give our children and teens the support they need to succeed. Since younger kids are more accepting of parenting suggestions, introducing the subject of money to them at an early age is a great way to ensure that by the time they are teenagers, they are much more intelligent and money-savvy than even most adults.Through a solid understanding of money, children can be resilient and pivot to find something else if, later in life, they don't succeed in their chosen fields.There are so many resources out there to make money online and offline that doesn't rob your child of learning about money. Simply taking advantage of these resources will allow them to develop a much better relationship with money for future success.Your children should understand that if they want the best things in life, they will need to work hard to earn them. By opening the door to adult conversations in a light-hearted way that doesn’t feel intimidating or offensive, you will be able to get them interested in learning how money works. “It isn't just about the tactical aspect of wealth building. It's about the beliefs, relationships, habits, and routines we have about money, and a lot of them are formed in our younger years, not in our adulthood – it gets formed even as young as four or five years old. ” — Beejel Parmar About Beejel Parmar: Beejel is the COO of FUNancial Freedom, helping kids & teens make and manage money, and has 12+ yrs providing Virtual Assistant & Outsourcing Services. He helps and advises entrepreneurs and business owners on how to be more efficient (best use of time), and with aligned planning and productivity through a group coaching program and outsourcing, especially with their follow-up process.His deep depth of experience comes from over a decade of experience growing a business from 100-500 virtual assistants, conducting over 3000 one-on-one consulting sessions, and speaking and training entrepreneurs all over the world. Connect with Beejel Parmar:Website: https://funancialfreedom.com/ | https://fu | https://10thingsaboutmoney.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ibeejalLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyjcasey/ https://linkedin.com/in/beejel108/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ibeejal Connect with Shellee Howard: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected] Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco. Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

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 save before you have a child. Thinking about and setting goals together, and understanding what type of support and contribution would be made to your future children and their college is easier to do at that time.There are numerous options if you want your child to be able to attend college debt-free - you can either save all your money beforehand, you can invest it in accounts that the FAFSA doesn't look at, or you can invest it in things that make sense to you.Planning your financial future and setting both short- and long-term goals is the best way to prepare your FASFA and CSS profiles in advance.Don't let financial obligations for your child's college get in the way of your financial goals. Ensure that your child understands how his or her college choice will impact their career options, the income they can expect from their career, and the length of time they will be required to work for free.Engage in financial planning conversations with the help of professionals who can objectively zoom out and share figures about return on investment and any other area of financial planning. “It's good to have those conversations and have that goal setting occur first. And the more organized that you are going into that process, the easier those types of profiles become because you have a clear understanding of your balance sheet as it stands today, and how the college education process fits into your overall life plans and life goals.” — Emily Rassam About Emily Rassam: Emily works as a Senior Financial Planner for Archer Investment Management, a 100% digital and virtual firm that serves clients nationwide.She has a genuine passion for assisting clients in making sense of their financial lives and developing clear plans to achieve their objectives. Prior to joining Archer Investment Management, she worked for 14 years at investment firms in New York and North Carolina, where she worked with families, executives, and institutional retirement clients.Emily is currently a mentor and run leader for Tri It for Life, an organization that encourages women of all ages and athletic abilities to train for their first triathlon. She also serves on the board of YMCA Emerging Leaders in Charlotte, as a foster home for ABC Basset Hound Rescue, and as a Regional Leader and Carolinas Chapter Chair for WIPN (WE Inspire, Promote, Network) wipn.org, a women's leadership and networking group for women in the retirement industry.She is a Certified Digital Asset Advisor, Certified Financial PlannerTM, Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist, Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analyst, and National Social Security Advisor. Connect with Emily Rassam:Website: https://archerim.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyjcasey/ Connect with Shellee Howard: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected] Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco. Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

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 college is all about finding balance, and a child who is into sports finds it easy to transition into college because sports make him/her disciplined, self-motivated, and aware of how much time they have to get things done.Trying to enforce something on your child is not going to work because when their heart isn't in it, they don't have the passion. Let them learn new skills and make decisions on their own at times.In the event that you own a house, you will likely have a lot of equity, which you can use to help pay for college by taking out a cash-out refinance. And if you are 62 years of age or older, a reverse mortgage gives you the option of having your mortgage paid off or not at that point in time and giving your grandchild some money to go to college.Monitoring how much time your child spends studying is important, as well as getting ready for PSAT and PACT. “My goal is always to make sure that it makes sense for you and your family and fits within your budget now and within your budget for your financial future because we still want to make sure that we're saving enough money for retirement, we still want to make sure that we are building equity in our home because again, real estate's a great wealth builder. So I always want to make sure that it fits into your financial future.” — Momi Pointer About Momi Pointer: Momi is a Trusted Mortgage Advisor at Arbor Financial Group. She has lived in Orange County since 1997 and has been a sales professional her entire life and started in the mortgage industry upon moving to Orange County. She considers herself a multi-faceted individual who knows how to build relationships, connect businesses and accomplish goals. Momi has two daughters that are actually enrolled with College Ready. Connect with Momi Pointer:Website: https://whymomi.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/momipointer/Email: [email protected]: (714) 423-4129 Connect with Shellee Howard: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected] Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco. Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

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 opportunities compared to other school options by homeschooling them. However, educational freedom comes with added responsibilities, so it is important to find out whether your state is supportive of homeschooling by looking at its laws and its policies.Some states offer the possibility of still partnering with the schools and still being involved in things like music, arts, or sports, where homeschoolers can still be involved in the school system, not just academic education. The key is to find resources in your community that will support you and help your child prepare for adulthood while making the transition to homeschooling work.Homeschooling is a major lifestyle change, so finding the routine that works really well for both you as a parent and your child, as well as curriculum and resources that also match their learning style, is vital before making an informed decision on whether or not to homeschool them. “It really is doable (homeschooling) because you don't have to do everything. You don't have to be the teacher, you're really more of a curator, as the homeschool parent where you're finding resources for them.” — Sidra Morris About Sidra Morris: Sidra has spent years as a co-founder of Knox Academy witnessing children's enthusiasm for learning and confidence in their abilities blossom in the Knox Academy environment. This one-of-a-kind environment, along with the community of parent support, is her favorite aspect of being both a mother of students and a founder. Sidra co-founded Knox Learning, which focuses on how to create a Knox Academy learning environment at home and supports parents in the process, in addition to supporting Link Education League. Connect with Sidra Morris:Website: https://knoxacademyofmaking.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidra-morris-6a9923ab/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sidra.morris Connect with Shellee Howard: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected] Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco. Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

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 effectively achieved through authoritative parenting styles - children need their parents to be leaders and be the grown-ups while also feeling connected and safe and being cared for.It's a lot to process what the college list looks like so make sure you are there to support your children. It’s never too late to get involved with your kids.Take the time to disentangle yourself from your children while they try to figure out how to deal with the challenges that they have and fix their brokenness. It is not your job as a parent to fix your kids.Kids find it hard to say no to adults or their parents, and if we don't do everything we can on our end to create a safe space for them to discuss, they will just keep saying yes when they don't feel the motivation or the drive that they're expressing. About Ann Kaplan: Ann has 4 kids of her own and has lived the dream and difficulty of parenting through every childhood stage, from infancy through adolescence.She is also a Love&Logic (TM) independent facilitator and a life coach. Anne has a unique holistic approach to parent work which includes emotional support, home management skills, and effective discipline. Connect with Ann Kaplan:Website: https://www.annkaplanparentcoach.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1312805702136863Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annkaplanparentcoaching/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMkqSjBQP9TdYgvLU_Jb9agPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/annkaplanparentcoaching/_created/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-kaplan/ Connect with Shellee Howard: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected] Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco. Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

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 college planning process. There is so much to learn just by watching and supporting them.The college search is often an independent choice for students, but as parents, you need to guide them in choosing which colleges to apply to, choosing the best school for them, and knowing whether their choice is right. Picking a college list begins with looking at local schools. Allow your child to explore the new environment and become familiar with it - putting them in the driver's seat will create a completely different outcome.Know your resources. Bringing all of this to their doorstep will allow them to feel more confident and apparent. “We want a wide range of diverse students from all different aspects of campus life, so that they could share their stories in a way that will resonate with somebody out there watching that video, reading that information on an interactive guide, or reading it in a particular social media piece that we put out.” — Moira McCullough About Moira McCullough: After successfully raising a family and working as a technology consultant at PriceWaterhouseCoopers in NYC and London, Moira drew upon her wide-ranging experiences to create a comprehensive platform to help families and students have the best college experience, whether they are applying to, attending, or graduating from college. As an avid open water swimmer, Moira has competed in the Alcatraz Swim, Little Red LightHouse NYC Swim (10km), Swim Around the Sound (Bermuda), Statue of Liberty Sharkfest Swim, Swim Across the Sound Relay Event (25 km from NY-CT), and an independent swim from Cape Cod to Martha’s Vineyard. Moira earned her M.B.A. from Columbia Business School and a B.A. from Fairfield University. In the course of raising three children, Moira was an active volunteer for Newark Academy (Executive Board Member, Treasurer, and Athletic Liaison), Parent Liaison for The Island School, Tutor for KIPP, and a New Jersey Certified Swimming Official. College Scoops is dedicated to delivering best in class, authentic student-generated content about life on campus and the surrounding area. Our focus is on the “social fit,” and this allows us to give unique perspectives—not from college admissions departments, but from current college students to answer the question, “What’s it like to attend this college?” College Scoops is the only resource of its kind, sourced by students, for students. Connect with Moira McCullough:Website: https://collegescoops.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moiramccullough/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collegescoopsguideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegescoops/Email: [email protected] Connect with Shellee Howard: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected] Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco. Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

In this episode, Shellee and Jin Yun Chow discuss: Having a mentor that helps you discover your potentialHow Polygence helps students discover what they want to do in collegeThe truth about picking the right college for you Key Takeaways: The process of picking colleges and majors can be nerve-wracking, but you will get there, especially if someone pushes you to realize where your passion lies and how to make it to your advantage.Test the waters. As soon as you figure out your passions, create a project based on those passions - it can serve as a test drive for a possible college major or career.The college experience can be very similar at any college. Choosing the right mentors is the key, but it's also what you take in class, who you make as friends, and how you go the extra mile that really makes your college career as rewarding as you want it to be. “You can develop into an awesome human being wherever you go, because it is what you make of the experience that matters much more than the type of stone that makes up the building that you're in. — Jin Yun Chow About Jin Yun Chow: Jin Yun Chow has a bachelor's degree from Princeton University and a PhD from Stanford University.She is the Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Polygence, a team of academics and educators united in their passion to make research more widely accessible to all interested students and is committed to cultivating multi-faceted intelligence -- with mentors covering diverse disciplines across the humanities and STEM. Connect with Jin Yun Chow:Website: https://www.polygence.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/polygence/Email: [email protected] Connect with Shellee Howard: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected] Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco. Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

In this episode, Shellee and Genesis discuss: The struggle of being a single momBaby steps matter.Letting go of what’s holding you backGenesis’ important advice for mothers who homeschool their childrenEstablishing your personal values and mission statementWorking towards what you want Key Takeaways: As a mother, creating quality moments is your most important goal, and prioritizing, delegating, and blocking time each day are the keys to making sure that you always have a quality moment where needed.Taking small, subtle steps can make a huge difference. Decide what you need to say "no" to and what you need to say "yes" to, and then work on those incremental steps.Let go of your limiting beliefs, blocks, and setbacks to take action on anything you want to do. Success comes from letting go of what's holding us back.Give your 100%, but give yourself grace for everything you do. Take a break from everything that stimulates the mind, and allow it to reset.If you want to be on track with your goals, ask yourself "Am I doing the right thing right now" or "Am I on track with where I want to go?". The best way to start is to start simple and build up from there. This will allow you to change direction if you need to and will make your goal more achievable.Unless you take steps to go forward, you're going to stay in the unknown, so be intentional and willing to take action. “We can get into places where we feel like we're stuck or not able to move forward, but when we are immersing ourselves in whatever season that is, we can truly be present.” — Genesis Hey Krick About Genesis Hey Krick: Genesis is a Keynote Speaker, Author, and a Certified Business and Life Coach. She is the Founder and CEO of Dream, Ignite, Build Inc., helping organizations thrive by creating customized strategic plans for business growth. She helps her clients develop clear goals and strategic plans through her sessions, which enhances the overall working environment for employees to thrive. She is also the Founder of Crazy Mom TV. Connect with Genesis:Website: https://genesisspeaks.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/genesisspeaks/Twitter: https://twitter.com/genesisheyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genesisheykrick/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genesisheykrick/ Connect with Shellee Howard: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected] Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco. Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

In this episode, Shellee and Annie discuss: Staying in conversation is key.The beauty of travel conversationsFinding a scholarship Key Takeaways: There's nothing that can't be accomplished when parenting teenagers, you just need to keep in constant communication with them, keep tabs on them, and respect their time as well as their concerns and plans.College is best chosen when you talk to your teen about it from an early age. Visit colleges and take them on tours - it's an opportunity to talk to them as a family about your experiences or what you would like to experience in college.Find out what information you need by talking to college counselors or by logging into high school portals. Increasing your search options will always increase your chances of finding a scholarship. “If you do nothing else, just start having conversations with your kids. I think we don't give teens enough credit for what they already are thinking about and we don’t listen enough… so put your ears open and put your phone down – that's really truly how you're gonna get your kids out the door successfully. ” — Melanie Studer About Melanie Studer: Melanie is a wife, a mom, an educator, a speaker, and a parenting mentor. Her blog Parenting High Schoolers shares advice and ideas encouraging common sense to prepare teens for college and/or the real world. Connect with Melanie:Website: https://parentinghighschoolers.com/YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/ParentinghighschoolersFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/parentinghighschoolers/Twitter: https://twitter.com/studermelInstagram: https://instagram.com/parentinghighschoolers?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yayamama/ Connect with Shellee Howard: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected] Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco. Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

In this episode, Shellee and Annie discuss: What parents and students should know about college accommodation for students with disabilitiesStudent's and parent's guide to the college transitionFinding the best fit school for your child Key Takeaways: Prior to submitting an application and prior to committing to a college, parents, and students with health conditions should determine what accommodations they might require, and what questions they should ask the disability services providers at each college.You can't always expect your child to be able to adjust to college, especially if you have a strong bond with each other. However, it is important to start gradually, allowing them to handle some responsibilities without your constant presence, so they will not struggle too much when they start college.For a child with physical disabilities and health conditions, finding and utilizing some resources will help you find schools that are physically accessible to your child, and talking to the Disability Support Office prior to applying is the best way to make sure you get the best fit school for your child. “If students were getting better transition support services, if their families were getting more information prior to just the end of the senior year about what they should be doing, we might be in a better situation where you might actually see students with disabilities having higher graduation rates and success rates in the future.” — Annie Tulkin About Annie Tulkin: Annie is the Founder and Director of Accessible College and an author and public speaker. She is an expert in college transition for students with physical disabilities and health conditions. She assisted undergraduate, graduate, and medical school students with physical disabilities and health conditions with the college accommodations process for over 5 years; provided one-on-one consultations to students experiencing academic challenges; coordinated tutoring services for undergraduate students; scheduled and taught study skills workshops, and worked collaboratively with Residential Living to assist students with physical disabilities and health conditions. Connect with Annie:Website: https://accessiblecollege.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/accessiblecollege/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AcssCollegeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/accessiblecollege/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessible-college-llcEmail: [email protected] Connect with Shellee Howard: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected] Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco. Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

In this episode, Shellee, Natalie, and Alison discuss: Getting rid of the noiseThe importance of values to teenagers Choosing the learning modality that works best for your teenSetting priorities and practicing self-care Key Takeaways: Get rid of the noise – take the time to reflect on who you were before the pandemic and what changed during it, then assess your skill sets. Skills can become invaluable tools in chaos when they're identified in the calm time.In spite of anything life throws your way, if you follow your values and know what drives and lights you up, you'll remain motivated and regain your self-identity.Choosing online schooling is fine, but it's always about finding what works for your teen and something that won't deprive your teen of social interaction and opportunity at some point in the future. Plan ahead to determine what your teens' ultimate goals are and take steps to reach them.Make time for yourself by setting priorities and only doing what you're passionate about - having a lot of gifts or being good at a lot of things is not worth it if they don't bring you joy or aren't rewarding for you, and you feel overwhelmed. “It is worth your time and energy to explore and figure out your skill sets before you jump into a very expensive four to six years, depending on what your path is.” — Alison Grant “If we don't have an answer about how it lights them up… then it may not be the thing that they should be doing.” — Natalie Borrell About Natalie Borrell: Natalie is the founder of Life Success for Teens. She has been an Academic Life Coach and School Psychologist for 15 years and enjoys working with students who work hard but still struggle, students who need a confidence boost, and students who are unsure of their next steps after high school. About Alison Grant: Alison is a family consumer Science teacher in her 20th year. She decided to pursue a Master's degree in Administration as well as school counseling in order to help explore a teen's ability to grow as a student in order to achieve their personal and academic best. She enjoys helping students in discovering their strengths and passions, as well as preparing teenagers for their next step in life by exploring and planning career and college options. Connect with Natalie and Alison:Website: https://lifesuccessforteens.com/ Connect with Shellee Howard: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected] Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco. Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

In this episode, Shellee and Sherri discuss: Scholarship mythsWhat Imagine Scholarships do to protect studentsMaking the most of opportunitiesA scholarship's expectations of the applicant Key Takeaways: No matter what your circumstances are, there are scholarships available for everyone, regardless of merit or need. Students and parents who are committed to the process are always able to find funding - the earlier they start, the more money they'll find.It is the right of students from all walks of life to receive an education without debt, and it is more likely to happen when scholarship providers do not sell or share students' personal information with third parties.There’s something for everyone, regardless of their academic standing. Those who are willing to seek out these opportunities will have an exciting future ahead of them.Many scholarships are essay-based, but there are still quite a few that give students the chance to shine in their areas of strength. “Our slogan is: imagine where you can go with a scholarship and a dream. If you can dream it, we can help you get wherever you want to go.” — Sherri Graf About Sherri Graf: Sherri is the CEO OF Imagine College Coaching. Having a degree in Communications and a background in education, she is powered by her love for young adults and a passion for helping others she created imagine scholarships.She now wears the nickname "collegepreneur" proudly. Since 2010 she has worked with students of all ages and their families to help them achieve their educational goals and find the money to do it. Having been a first-generation student, she knows the importance of scholarships for achieving educational dreams. As the founder of the company, her passion is empowering others to reach their full potential and believing that anyone can create a positive future for himself or herself if given the right guidance. Connect with Sherri Graf:Website: https://imaginescholarships.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherrigraf Connect with Shellee Howard: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected] Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco. Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

In this episode, Shellee and Peg discuss: What is College Aid Pro?The financial planning parents should do for collegeHow to graduate debt-free Key Takeaways: Knowledge is power. Be an informed consumer by having a knowledgeable guide to help you and your child better understand which school is a good fit for them, whether it is a personal, academic, or financial fit.Talk to your teen about college costs and your expectations, making sure you're on the same page and communicating openly your expectations is a critical part of college planning.Parents shouldn't fall into the "we'll figure it out" trap. You must have a plan and talk to professionals if you don't want to spend your retirement savings on your child's college education.Most colleges discount their tuition, and it's just a matter of finding and taking advantage of those discounts that are unique to your child and family, based on your financial situation. “You can find schools where your child will thrive, and you don't have to go broke doing it. It might not be a school that you've heard of right now but there are so many awesome schools out there in this country.” — Peg Keough About Peg Keough: Peg is a seasoned financial planner who helps families navigate the college financial planning process, including school selection, financial aid analysis, and strategies to pay for college without leveraging retirement. She joined College Aid Pro to continue this work and because of her huge passion for helping families and, more importantly, planning for the financial side of college. As the Director of Education, she works with both parents and students, as well as financial advisors that want to serve their clients in this area. Connect with Peg Keough:Website: https://collegeaidpro.com/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pegkeough Connect with Shellee Howard: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected] Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco. Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

In this episode, Shellee and Jennifer discuss: Jenn’s motivation for starting Beyond The StatesMaking the decision to send your child to college in EuropeIs college in Europe safe?The perk of studying in Europe Key Takeaways: College admissions in the US have been seen as a race to nowhere. Don't stress yourself and your child over a single college spot - other countries consider college admission a right rather than a privilege, so standards are not as strict as in the US.You might be surprised to find out how affordable college can be in Europe. It is just as affordable to go to college in Europe, even when travel is taken into account – often even cheaper than a college program in the US. Selecting a country for study should take personal safety into account. Parents should not worry; Europe is generally regarded as a safe destination for international students.Students do not need a foreign language to begin or finish college in Europe, but they do have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a foreign language.Student living abroad at college gives them an edge in the job market because employers value international experiences, as well as the soft skills they acquire from it. “Any decision, especially in this rapidly changing world, the options that our kids have for so many things are so different than we had. So we need to not limit them to just the options that we had, and explore what really is out there. The first step I would say is to embrace the fact that you're committing to exploring not to following through with anything.” — Jennifer Viemont About Jennifer Viemont: Jennifer is a native of Chicago, but lived in North Carolina for over a decade. She obtained her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Illinois, Chicago. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and is the Founder of Beyond the States, where they help students and parents learn about and navigate the English-taught degree programs offered in continental Europe, as well as work through the sometimes complicated process of applying to college, finalizing your paperwork and moving abroad. Connect with Jennifer Viemont:Website: https://beyondthestates.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jviemontLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jennifer-viemont-international-education Connect with Shellee Howard: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected] Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco. Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

In this episode, Shellee and Deanna discuss: How brain-based learning can help your child learn mathLearning math through other areas of lifePutting together a village of support for your children Key Takeaways: Math can be learned more effectively with brain-based learning, which uses cognitive science to identify how each student learns best. Nothing beats the experience of learning math from experts who make you feel engaged and empowered.Students sometimes struggle with math, not because they lack the ability to grasp it, but because they are not willing to do the gymnastics of thinking. Engage them in other areas where they aren't always excelling, it strengthens their capacity to think, solve problems, and strive to be better.Make sure your children have a village of support around them; when they are supported, they feel more inclined to learn things and gain confidence. “If you don't tap into the student's full potential and keep them engaged, they can lose those games because they lose that interest and motivation to really maximize their potential.” — Deanna Hurn About Deanna Hurn: Deanna is an educational consultant, thought leader, credentialed teacher, and CEO and founder of the Miracle Math Coaching Brain-Based Learning Center in Fairfield, California. She combines neuroscience, psychology, mathematics, statistics, and cognitive science to equip students with their unique code for learning. Deanna built her reputation as a leading voice in brain-based learning for K-12 Education and has garnered nationwide praise for her revolutionary work. Connect with Deanna Hurn:Website: https://miraclemathcoaching.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeannaHurnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/deannahurnspeaks/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannahurn/Twitter: https://twitter.com/deannahurn Connect with Shellee Howard: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected] Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco. Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

In this episode, Shellee and Travis discuss: What is and why GravyStack?Learning the basics of getting ready for collegeLearning about money in a clear and structured way Key Takeaways: It’s not impossible for parents and kids to have fun while learning how to achieve financial independence in college with the right platform.It is never too late or too early to begin learning how to be financially literate for college. Begin with the fundamentals: understand the value of a dollar. Parents will no longer have to worry about how to financially prepare their children for adulthood. New technology has made it easier to learn about money - there are now apps that give a clear roadmap on how to earn, save, spend, and share. “You don't need to wait till college to find out what you're passionate about or what you love to do. And we really promote that on the platform as well, because your parents will start to see patterns, and that's one of our goals is for kids to try a lot of different things. And then, once they figure out what they do love, it can lead to something.” — Travis Adams About Travis Adams: Travis is a father of three boys and a girl. He is the Founder of GravyStack, which helps parents raise kids and teens with the skills, mindsets, and resources to build financial freedom. Connect with Travis Adams:Website: https://gravystack.com/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/travis-adams-56b02615Twitter: https://twitter.com/T_Earl Connect with Shellee Howard: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected] Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco. Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

In this episode, Shellee and Mary Kate discuss: The importance of college essays in the admissions processWriting your college admissions essayThe value of having a college essay editor Key Takeaways: There is no guarantee that you will get into a top-notch school just because you have a high GPA. There is more to the admissions office's decision than just your grades and extracurricular activities; they are looking for an essay that truly reflects who you are, and a great essay can help set you apart from the other applicants.Do not let your parents or anyone else get in the way of presenting yourself in your college admissions essay. Trust your own choices – nothing beats being able to tell your own story and what's truly important to you by using your own voice and values. Authenticity is key.There's nothing wrong with having another set of eyes look over your essays. If possible, hire a college essay editor to help you increase your chances of being accepted into your dream school. "Try to bulk up your conclusion or point yourself towards the future. Sometimes the endings can just be solid on their own" — Mary Kate Hampton About Mary Kate Hampton: Mary Kate’s Master's degrees are in Writing, Literature, Publishing, and English Education. After working in publishers in Boston and New York, she began a teaching career in New York City. Mary Kate moved back to the West Coast and started tutoring high school and college students. College essays soon became a favorite subject. As a mom of four, she settled in San Diego and started at College Ready. In addition to a passion for education, she’s the lead writer for a local magazine and a volunteer for Villanova University’s alumni recruitment network. Connect with Mary Kate Hampton:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mary-kate-hampton-a213581 Connect with Shellee Howard: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected] Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco. Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

In this episode, Shellee and Alex discuss: The story behind “The College Tour” seriesThe power of knowing your “why”Going on a college tourWhat Alex and his team look for in student interviews for their show Key Takeaways: Finding the best college school is extremely challenging, but if we could get a free inside look at what it's really like to be a student at a particular college or university, we would be able to make a much more informed decision about which college is best for us.To figure out what major they should take, students should start with a bigger picture of who they are, what they want to accomplish, and where they want to go. Choosing the best school always begins with knowing your "why".Nothing can beat the experience of stepping foot on campus or having a full ride to a university that is one of your top choices and seeing all the features that the institution has to offer.Students who find a show beneficial will appreciate it more, so long as it revolves around real students telling real stories. "There's a way to get higher education…that is going to set you up for success, and it's just finding the right fit for where you are in your journey." — Alex Boylan About Alex Boylan: Alex Boylan is known worldwide for his award-winning TV production and hosting ability. After winning The Amazing Race at 23 years old, he's been blessed to have an amazing career both in front and behind the camera.​Above all else, he is an adventurer, traveller, and storyteller. He's filmed in every state in America and over 60 countries around the world.Alex’s passion for producing won him an Emmy nomination for his work on The Steve Harvey Show, two Webby Awards for Best Web Show on Around The World For Free, and an ADRIAN Award for his work on DreamJobbing. Currently, Alex is the Executive Producer and Host of The College Tour TV Series. Connect with Alex Boylan:Website: https://www.thecollegetour.com/ (Company) https://www.alexboylan.com/ (Personal)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderboylan/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boylanalex/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexander.boylanEmail: [email protected] Connect with Shellee Howard: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected] Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco. Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

In this episode, Shellee and Jason discuss: Figuring out how to afford collegeWhat is FAFSA and why is it importantThings to know about college financingInterest rates Key Takeaways: It is essential to figure out how to better finance your child's college education so that they are not burdened financially. Encourage them to take advantage of programs and opportunities that are available to them as soon as they become aware of them.The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is one of the most important documents for students to understand in order to receive college funding. Filing a FAFSA will speed up the process and show you what financial aid is available if you decide to enroll in college.You need to be smart on how you finance your child in college and help your child recognize that there is a debt that must be repaid with interest. Your interest rate will be determined by how you repay your loans, which will be a small amount in comparison to the large loan that you are receiving. So it is more important to be involved in protecting your assets and aligning them for college than to be concerned about what interest rates will be in the coming years. "Being smart certainly gives you an opportunity to do that 100% family contribution, and come out ahead of the game, and also have control over your financial destiny." — Jason Henderson About Jason Henderson: Jason has worked as Vice President, Head of Research and Development, Scientific Consultant, and Member of the Board of Directors for various chemical, technological and nutritional companies. He grew up with a clear understanding of the importance of having control over one's own financial situation, and the devastating effects of dependence on common market practices. This experience fostered a lifelong pursuit of financial independence.Long before he became formally involved in financial education, however, Jason developed a love and talent for science. He graduated from BYU with a degree in Organic Chemistry, after which he was invited to attend Purdue University, where he earned his Ph.D. His research and thesis on nanotechnology were the geneses behind both remarkable growth and that subject in academics and industry, and of a new faculty for study of the subject of Purdue. He went on to do postdoctoral work with a Nobel Prize winner, Professor Robert H. Krebs, at the renowned California Institute of Technology. Connect with Jason Henderson:Email: [email protected]: 435-764-1451 Connect with Shellee Howard: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected] Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco.Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

In this episode, Shellee and Andrea discuss: Andrea’s passion for making a difference in young people’s livesThe National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC)The truth about participating in summer enrichment programs Key Takeaways: Encourage your child to express their opinions and recognize their individuality. Young people today, more than ever, need to feel that they are important, that their voices and identities are valued. Sign your child up for a summer enrichment program. This will give them ideas about what it's like to be in college, as well as the skills and potential needed to make those important college decisions and realize how they want to contribute their gifts to the world.Teens feel included and gain trust and confidence in themselves only when they are facilitated in small groups where they are well supervised and their individual potentials are recognized.No summer program, no matter how good it is, will get students into a highly selective university, but it will help them write more compelling essays and incorporate their experiences into who they are as individuals. "I think the benefit of attending any summer enrichment program is it allows students wherever they are to come out of their comfort zone and to experience something new." — Andrea Maldonado About Andrea Maldonado: Andrea is the Director of International Admissions and Director of Educator Relations. She did her undergraduate studies at Colgate University. She served as a teaching fellow for America corpse in Texas. After receiving her doctorate degree in Anthropology from Brown University in 2014, she joined the National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) full-time as the founder and director of international and overseas admissions. Here she has worked with hundreds of schools across the globe to promote life-changing leadership experiences at conferences, to outstanding middle and high school students. Dr. Dre was born in Mexico, raised in South Florida, and currently lives in Chicago. Regardless of where she is in the world, her mission is the same. She is driven to make a positive difference in the lives of young people helping them to discover and share who they are with others. Connect with Andrea Maldonado:Website: www.nslcleaders.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nslcstudents/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nslcleaders/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-student-leadership-conference/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_tgz4mWfIofuRuPCGiqRQEmail: [email protected] Connect with Shellee Howard: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected] Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco.Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

In this episode, Shellee and Jay discuss: Teenagers having no idea of what they want to do with their lifeThe truth in having multiple skills or passionsDoing something that guarantees a return on investmentCollege preparation is not an age based thing. Key Takeaways: Advice like "follow your passion" will not help teenagers in determining their career path. Seek assistance from people with skills to walk alongside them and guide them through the process of finding a fulfilling career.There's nothing wrong with having multiple skills or interests, but you may end up not realizing your full potential. So, commit completely to one field and then build that up because there are other factors to consider when looking for a career that fits.Some things may be a good fit, but they are not a good choice. To avoid wasting time, money, and effort, it's critical to find a verifiable career fit before beginning the college process.College preparation is not an age based decision. It is your curiosity, desire, and drive to discover the verifiable career fit for you that will prepare you for college and help you thrive in the path you will take. "You're wired for greatness, it's a matter of finding where and then stepping forward into it." — Jay Dusold About Jay Dusold: Jay is the founder of MapInMe Teen Career guidance which helps teens to fulfill life work and full potential. Through a unique story-based design assessment developed over fifty years ago, he helps teens discover their innate wiring and then use that knowledge to accurately identify careers where they'll experience success, satisfaction, and motivation. Connect with Jay Dusold:Company Website: https://www.LifeAfter12th.comPersonal Website: https://www.facebook.com/jaydusoldcoaching/Private Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LifeAfter12th/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaydusold Connect with Shellee Howard: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected] Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco.Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

In this episode, Shellee and Tevan discuss: Overcoming struggles and paying it forwardFinancial literacy in schoolsConsulting financial professionals Key Takeaways: Your difficulties will force you to learn in order to grow as a person. Use your success to pay it forward. Be the change you want to see the world. Financial literacy should be taught in schools to equip students with knowledge and skills to manage money effectively, carry out long term financial goals, resulting in a successful financial future.Take advantage of the digital age. Take online financial literacy courses and/or consult with financial professionals to learn both basic and advanced financial strategies that will help you transform your personal and financial life. "You learn when you have your own experiences." — Tevan Asaturi About Tevan Asaturi: Tevan is a personal and business finance consultant, and is the founder of Asaturi Elite Financial Consulting with a mission to challenge growth mindset of individuals, help them create a clean and clear vision and execute a financial strategies to be able to exceed their financial goals.After earning his MBA from the University of California, he decided to transition into management consulting and provided financial consult to top Fortune clients across various industries. Growing up in a poor and distressed environment, he took it up to himself to learn about budgeting and money, and pay it forward to many people in terms of financial convenience. Connect with Tevan Asaturi:Website: https://asaturi.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asaturistrategy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asaturistrategy/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asaturistrategy Connect with Shellee Howard: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected] Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco.Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

In this episode, Shellee and Alan discuss: Taking advantage of social mediaPresenting yourself online to get into collegePerfecting your LinkedIn profile Key Takeaways: Social media can be extremely beneficial during the college admissions process. Take advantage of its benefits, and present yourself online while exercising discretion with your social media accounts.Colleges are now looking at students' online profiles when considering admissions applications, and Linkedin is an excellent supplement or complement to their college application because it allows them to delve deeper into presenting themselves.Turn your LinkedIn profile into a portfolio that includes samples of your work and promotes good aspects of you, your activities, and your interests. This adds dimension to your application and may help you in getting scholarships. "Do not fear social media, learn about it, and there is probably not one high school student who could not benefit from getting on LinkedIn." — Alan Katzman About Alan Katzman: Alan is a pioneer in developing and advocating techniques to teach students how to use social media. He is the founder and CEO of Social Assurity, a leading social media educator and pragmatic strategist which helps teams build a compelling and reflective digital presence as a game-changing tool for creating academic and career success. A sought-after speaker for high school students, parents, and educational professionals frequently participating in education-related events nationwide. Elon has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, ABC News, NPR, USA Today Forbes, and Business Insider.Alan made his foray into social media education with the launch of a socialist charity in 2013 and has licensed its social media courseware to thousands of students nationwide. Before forming Social Assurity, he served as an executive legal counsel for several startups and fortune 500 technology companies, where he managed the law compliance and administrative functions.Alan received his BA from the University of Albany and his JD from Albany Law School. Connect with Alan Katzman:Websites: socialassurity.university (Company Website) socialassurity.university/blog (Blog) socialassurity.work/ (Company Website)LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alan-katzmanEmail: [email protected]: https://twitter.com/SocialAssurity Connect with Shellee Howard: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected] Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco.Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

In this episode, Shellee and Phephe discuss: The truth about choosing a creative career pathChoosing what path to take in collegeMoving into college dormsTurning creativity into a business Key Takeaways: Being creative is more than just a hobby. Make that creativity a career and you can build your life around it and have a successful life.More exposure and research into your passion will help you in selecting the best college course that fits your personality.Do not be afraid to live in a dorm during your college years; you will meet many new people, expand your network of acquaintances and create memories that will last a lifetime. Living in a dorm is also a welcome transition to adulthood.Your creativity could be turned into a profitable craft. It's simply a matter of strategizing your use of social media for an online portfolio if you want to thrive and stand out from the competition. "I think creativity and imagination are so important. It's a leader in how we innovate, and even with technology it starts with creativity, and what you can build and what we see our future in." — Phephe Rose About Phephe Rose: Phephe Rose is a multidisciplinary designer, entrepreneur, and artist who earned her bachelor's degree in Architecture at University of South California (USC). She has spent nearly a decade developing her own personal brand as an artist and founded Brush Up Your Brand and Brush Up Your Space. She is also the founder of Phephe Rose Studio, a creative design studio where she guides entrepreneurs and influencers on how to gain visibility and credibility in their industry.Her mission is to inspire creativity in our next generation. Connect with Phephe Rose: Websites: https://www.phepherose.com/https://brushupyourspace.com/https://brushupyourbrand.com/Instagram: http://instagram.com/phepheroseFacebook: http://facebook.com/phepheroseLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/phepheroseTwitter: http://twitter.com/phepheroseYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDI5xEKy4tx6eaZ5mzDwqQwTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@phepherose Connect with Shellee Howard: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected] Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco.Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

In this episode, Shellee and Tyler discuss:Tyler's college realization about artificial intelligenceThe truths about AIAI learning programs Advantages of mastering artificial intelligence Key Takeaways:Artificial intelligence is the type of information that students of all ages should have access to, considering how fast it is growing and how it is employed in a variety of disciplines.Artificial intelligence (AI) is widely used in all fields, and is not as difficult to understand or grasp as many people believe. They can delve into it with a little effort and even simply an introduction program.Veritas AI offers programs for students to learn AI, whether they have no prior knowledge of computer science, or already have a predetermined desire in some form and have some basic computer science skills.Learning AI will help you advance in your career, give you a better understanding of the modern digital era we live in, and your ability to contribute to the world in general. "Whether or not we like it, AI is definitely embedded in the future of this world, and no student is incapable of learning this toolkit." — Tyler Moulton About Tyler Moulton: Tyler graduated from Harvard University in 2020 where he studied Applied Mathematics with a focus field of Astronomy and a secondary in Planetary Sciences. He is passionate about education, mentorship, and research in the fields of machine learning and astronomy.He is now a program manager at Veritas AI, a company dedicated to helping students in mastering AI algorithms and developing independent problem-solving skills, and helping them in completing an independent AI-based passion project. Connect with Tyler Moulton:Website: https://www.veritasai.com/Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-moulton-a77b9716bInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyler_moulton0/?hl=en Connect with Shellee Howard:Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected] Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco.Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

Loral Langemeier the Millionaire maker is an advocate and educator of financial literacy and teaches people how to be a millionaire. She has been making myriads of millionaires since 2001. She has five books in the New York Times and is about to launch her sixth book. This new book tackles being a millionaire and family. In this episode, Shellee and Loral discuss:The significance of financial literacy to be college-ready.Creating the right strategy to make children a millionaire.Allowing children to stand on their own feetThe importance of the type and quality of mindset that you are tolerating. Key Takeaways:Financial literacy will help you send your child to college. College is costly, the financial state of the family will determine the readiness of children to enter college.It's not that difficult to be a millionaire. It's not that difficult but it is very strategic. You just have to be knowledgeable.Children must learn to be independent and shape their future. It is more saddening to have them doing nothing rather than seeing them go far for the sake of future and dreams.The mind is the most influential thing in someone's life. Thus, the kind of mindset you tolerate can determine your life and what you do in response to things that will come your way. "People use many excuses. In adulting, you're raising the next generation of leaders. This isn't about them being your friend and your buddy and needing them to stay with you 'cause you're a single parent. No, you cut that umbilical cord. You let them go there and be strong." — Loral Langemeier About Loral Langenmeier: Loral Langemeier is a money expert, sought-after speaker, entrepreneurial thought leader, and Five Time New York Times best-selling author who is on a relentless mission to change the conversation about money and empower people around the world to become millionaires. Connect with Loral Langemeier:Website: https://www.lorallangemeier.comEmail: www.lorallangemeier.comBook: https://makeyourkidsmillionaires.com/collegereadyFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/TheMillionaireMakerBook/Twitter: https://twitter.com/askloral?t=tG-3iBbFsm2IzEv1t8vVIw&s=09Instagram: https://instagram.com/askloral?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Connect with Shellee Howard:Free copy of Shellee’s best selling book: “How to send your student to college withoutlosing your mind or your money!” https://freebook.collegereadyplan.com/Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

In this episode, Shellee and Sharael discuss:The pressure of getting into outstanding colleges Not knowing where to start in getting into collegeHaving a strong college application resumeSupporting your child’s decision Key Takeaways:Matching their hobbies or activities to what they think an outstanding college is seeking is already a lot of pressure on kids, that is why parents should also take a breath and consider what their child really wants. Work with people who are knowledgeable in getting your child college ready and who have concrete plans that you could follow step by step. Someone they could go to for advice and who gives them a clear and easy plan to navigate the admissions process.Having a strong college application resume can boost your chances of getting accepted into your preferred college or university.Let your child grow on his/her own. You may have doubts and concerns about their preferences but at the end of the day, the choice is still up to them and your respect and support on their decision creates a big impact in their life. “Just follow your heart. I know it sounds cliche, but you know, doing what you are passionate about…I think as a parent, it really is important also to do what you love, and be an inspiration for your children and showing them that you can be successful, and you can be a great parent.” – Sharael Kolberg About Sharael Kolberg: Sharael earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from the University of Hawaii. She has been passionate about travel and writing for more than 20 years and loves to entertain, educate and inspire people to see the world through writing for various outlets, and exploring different places that bring a new sense of wonder to herself and others who read her writing. Her work has been published in various magazines, newspapers, and websites, including Outside magazine, Sunset magazine, Forbes Travel Guide, Orbits, Travelocity and many more. She is also the founder of the travel blog FamilyTravelChannel.com.She is a breast cancer survivor, has done several events and fundraisers for Susan G. Komen, and continues to advocate for breast cancer awareness.She and her daughter have been part of the College Ready Plan and is sharing her story of preparing her child for college. Connect with Sharael Kolberg:Website: www.sharael.comEmail: [email protected]: https://m.facebook.com/familytravelchannelTwitter: www.twitter.com/sharaelkolbergLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharaelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/familytravelchannel/ Connect with Shellee Howard:Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

Sandra Chane is currently a High School Senior who has accepted to attend UCLA in the Fall of 2022! (Pre-med/Bio). Sandra started with College Ready at the end of her Freshman year. She got into 10 or of 12 colleges she applied to! Sandra shares what it takes to have a successful college application season.In this episode, Shellee and Interview discuss:Three things about yourself Anticipating their concerns Asking genuine questions Backing up your claims Key Takeaways:Think about three things that you want the interviewer to know about you by the end of the interview. Think about your core values, accomplishments, gifts and talents. Anticipate what would be the interviewer’s concern and answer it before it even becomes a concern. Ask a genuine question, don’t worry about whether they’ll be able to answer it or not - what’s important is that you’re showing an interest in that area. Also, read the school newspaper and discuss or ask about some issues or hot topics from there. When letting them know who you are, back up your claims with some proof. Instead of saying you’re patient, say “my friends/siblings would say that I’m patient” or you could tell an instance where you showed that value. "If you do not share, they will not know." — Shellee Howard Connect with Shellee Howard:Free copy of Shellee’s best selling book, “How to send your student to college without losing your mind or your money!” https://freebook.collegereadyplan.com/Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

Sadok Cervantes is a thought leader in the world of student entrepreneurship and leadership. He pairs students all over the nation with working entrepreneurs who help them create and launch a product. Mentorship and teamwork is the key to his programs success.In this episode, Shellee and Sadok discuss:Beyond campus preparation - how to prepare for lifeWhy is grit important? Learning entrepreneurship from experts Teamwork makes the dream work Key Takeaways:Seek training that doesn’t only prepare you for in-campus challenges, but also for the real life outside of it. Grit is so much more important to take into the real world than grades or academic achievements. Academic achievements may get you hired but grit will let you strive better in your job. Entrepreneurship is a career path that requires a guided experience. Experiencing building and managing a business from experts who’ve been there is better than just studying it academically. Teamwork really makes the dream work. In fact, without a team or without other people, it’s very unlikely that your business, or any other important project, will succeed. "No one in the history of the world has launched something important alone… to this point every student that has entered in that solo entrepreneurship model has dropped." — Sadok CervantesAbout Sadok Cervantes: He is one of FastCompany's "Most Innovative People". He received the Best Mobile Innovation award during the Mobile World Congress in 2020. He has led Product teams for iconic brands such as Wikipedia, Lufthansa, Allianz, TripAdvisor, and The MIT Media Lab, increasing their success metrics and user satisfaction through user research, user testing, branding, visual design, prototyping, A/B testing, and coding. Sadok also serves as an Instructor, Mentor, and Career Coach at several schools like the Interaction Design Foundation, DesignLab, CareerFoundry, and Springboard, where he has helped hundreds of students to be successful in the tech industry. He has shared his experience, knowledge, and ideas in speaking events like TEDx and conferences in Australia, USA, Mexico, Austria, and online. Connect with Sadok Cervantes:Website: https://www.leangap.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sadokx/ Connect with Shellee Howard:Free copy of Shellee’s best selling book: “How to send your student to college without losing your mind or your money!” https://freebook.collegereadyplan.com/Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

Grace Jones was the first 8th grade student Shellee took into the College Ready Plan. She proved once again that having a plan, stand out strategy and starting early equals success in all three critical areas: Academic fit, Social fit and Financial fit. Grace got into every college she applied to and is enjoying a full ride scholarship at Vanderbilt University! She won the Coca Cola Scholarship and had a perfect application season. She got to choose where she wanted to attend college on her terms. You will not want to miss her story and advice for younger students. In this episode, Shellee and Grace discuss:What college is the best fit? Focus on your passion Choosing a roommate Getting an internship Key Takeaways:When choosing a school for college, do your research. Talk to the people on the campus, write down the pros and cons of enrolling there, and visualize where you’d be in four years if you enroll at this school. Don’t pressure yourself to have a concrete and exact idea of what you want to do after school, instead, focus on what you are passionate about and immerse yourself in opportunities that allow you to experience more of it. Don’t be afraid of getting a roommate, it will really enhance your college experience if you choose the right one. There are many ways to figure out which roommate would be the best for you, it’s always good to get to know a person before choosing them. It’s not normal for you to get a scholarship or internship handed over to you. It takes a lot of hard work, a lot of writing and emailing and following up in order to get what you need. "[Getting an internship] I emailed a bunch of professors - there was no set formula, I basically just drafted an email and went through UCI’s directory of professors and tagged everyone that was doing research that looked interesting and then personalized the email to each one. Probably sent at least 70 or 80 emails and ended up hearing back from two or three of them, which I thought was amazing at the time, I was like ‘wow, I’m getting all these opportunities from just emailing’. " — Grace Jones About Grace Jones: She is currently a freshman of Vanderbilt University and a part of their Ingram Scholars Program which is a service related program that provides full tuition support. Connect with Grace Jones:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-a-jones/ Connect with Shellee Howard:Free copy of Shellee’s best selling book, “How to send your student to college without losing your mind or your money!” https://freebook.collegereadyplan.com/Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

Welcome Episode 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! Connect with Shellee Howard:Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]