# 321 Is Your Teen College Ready: Interview with Shellee Howard
Are you wondering if your teen is truly ready for college? Are you stressed 
about the admissions process, student debt, or helping your teen find their path? You’re not alone—and this episode is here to help.
In this inspiring and practical episode, Colleen interviews Shellee Howard, founder and CEO of College Ready. Shellee shares how her son’s big dream of going to Harvard launched her on a mission to help families get their teens into best-fit colleges—without going into debt. Drawing from both personal experience and years of expert consulting, Shellee explains what “college ready” really means (hint: it’s more about life skills than test scores). The conversation dives into passion projects, financial strategy, mindset shifts, and how to help your teen feel confident, not crushed, by the college admissions process.
Shellee Howard is the Founder and CEO of College Ready and CR Future Now, a Certified Independent College Strategist, and a best-selling author. A member of HECA and SOFA, she helps students gain admission to their best-fit colleges—often debt-free.
A sought-after speaker and consultant, Shellee has guided hundreds of students worldwide to top universities, ensuring they graduate debt-free and land jobs they love.
One key takeaway? Help your teen articulate their own greatness. They often don’t know how to express what they’ve accomplished.
Second, college readiness begins long before senior year—it’s about nurturing values, interests, and self-awareness.
And third, parents can support without pushing by being strategic advocates who see the bigger picture. Whether your teen is a high-achiever or still figuring things out, this episode will give you tools to guide them forward.
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