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Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready?Author: Shellee Howard
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. This year's College Ready seniors earned over 17 million dollars in scholarships and grants! The information you hear on this show is priceless, you really cant afford to not tune in! Language: en Genres: Education, Education for Kids, How To, Kids & Family Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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How Strategic Planning Led One Student to His Dream College
Episode 131
Friday, 9 January, 2026
Ever wonder how some students confidently land their dream schools? In this episode, Shellee Howard chats with Ryan Obanoff, a UC Santa Barbara freshman, about his journey from high school to college success. Ryan shares how strategic planning, smart class choices, and personalized guidance from College Ready helped him maximize his GPA, craft standout essays, and navigate the college admissions process with confidence. 🎓 Learn how early planning, targeted extracurriculars, and the right support can make all the difference — and what parents can do now to set their teens up for success. Perfect for parents of high school students who want to turn college dreams into reality without stress.











