Don't Mom Alone Podcast Helping Your Teen Choose College with Purpose, Not Pressure : Insights from a College Strategist :: Shellee Howard [Ep 529]
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Jun 30, 2025 
In this enlightening discussion, Shellee Howard, Founder and CEO of College Ready, offers invaluable insights into the college application journey. She emphasizes early preparation and strategies to help teens articulate their purpose for college. Shellee dives into how families can negotiate costs and secure scholarships, transforming the financial aspect of college into an opportunity. She also highlights the significance of aligning college choices with personal values, ultimately guiding students towards fulfilling paths rather than succumbing to societal pressures.
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Eighth-Grade Dream Became Reality
- Shellee Howard helped her son plan from eighth grade and he became an orthopedic surgeon.
- He received seven full-ride offers and attended Harvard for free.
Begin With Core Values
- Shellee Howard starts students with assessments to find core values and likely majors.
- Knowing values makes essays and choices far easier.
Start Exploring Years Before Applications
- Shellee Howard advises starting college exploration as soon as a child shows curiosity.
- Use family vacations for low-pressure campus visits and early exposure.
