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Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready?

Your teen is in middle school or high school, and college is on the horizon! Do you know where to begin? It can be overwhelming! Which college will be a good fit? Can you afford it? What is my teen passionate about? This can be an exciting time, but a stressful one! College admission is at an all time high in both competitiveness and cost. How do you navigate this? Your host Shellee Howard with College Ready has helped countless families in the college admissions process while saving them thousands

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00:23:18

Megan Fuciarelli- The Importance of Social Justice,...

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2023/03/24

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-

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00:22:31

Andrea Maldonado- How Is Your Student Using Their...

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2023/02/24

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

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00:24:27

Joe Sebestyen- Mastering AP History

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2023/02/17

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:

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00:23:21

Matt Crevin: Developing Effective Communication...

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2023/02/10

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

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00:26:24

Caroline Sumners: Even The Best Students Benefit From...

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2023/02/03

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

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00:29:00

Nellie Harden: Make Sure Your Teen Has a Solid...

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2023/01/27

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

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00:27:52

Eric Brotman: Don't Retire, Graduate!

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2023/01/20

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

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00:32:48

Dr. Paul Jenkins: Live On Purpose

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2023/01/13

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

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00:27:37

Kim Girard: Transition Your Student to College With Ease

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2023/01/06

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

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00:18:19

Jenny Beckford: Make Parenting Teens Easier With a Coach

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2022/12/09

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

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00:28:43

Matt Meline: Empty Nest, Full Pockets

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2022/12/02

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

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00:39:57

Jackie Bailey: Children Thrive With Communication and...

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2022/11/25

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

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00:31:34

Beejel Parmar: Teach Your Children the Value of Money...

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2022/11/18

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

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00:30:18

Emily Rassam: Plan For Your Financial Future

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2022/11/11

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

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00:21:41

Momi Pointer: College Admissions and Your Financial...

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2022/11/04

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

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00:24:32

Sidra Morris: Is Homeschooling Right For You?

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2022/10/28

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

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00:29:05

Ann Kaplan: Parenting Can Be Hard, But it Doesn’t...

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2022/10/21

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

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00:27:28

Moira McCullough: What Students Should Consider When...

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2022/10/14

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,

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00:25:20

Jin Yun Chow: What You Make of Your Experiences is...

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2022/10/07

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

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00:29:12

Genesis Hey Krick: Are You On Track With Where You...

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2022/09/30

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

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