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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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00:31:59

How to Prepare for College in High School: Building...

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2025/09/11

In this insightful and candid conversation, Shellee Howard and Laura Ollinger delve into the complexities of supporting teenagers and parents through the challenges of adolescence, particularly as it relates to mental health, identity, communication, and preparing for college. Laura, a certified teen and parent well-being coach and mother of four teens, combines life coaching and health coaching to help families thrive by building resilience and tackling obstacles. Drawing on personal tragedy,

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00:18:06

Plan for College, Grow at Home: The Parent Whisperer...

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2025/09/03

When it comes to helping families thrive, few voices are as authentic and powerful as Richard R. Ramos. Raised in Northeast Los Angeles by a single mother as the youngest of five, Richard grew up surrounded by domestic violence and gang activity. Those early experiences gave him a deep understanding of at-risk youth and the challenges they face. But over time, he realized that focusing only on mentoring students was not enough—the real transformation began at home.As a junior high at-risk counselor

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00:25:04

Preparing for College: Coaching Teens Through Chaos...

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2025/08/26

When it comes to preparing teens for college and life beyond the classroom, two unique perspectives come together in a powerful way. Shelley Howard, host of Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready?, sat down with former student turned coach Hunter Thompson to explore the challenges today’s students face and how intentional coaching can make all the difference. Shelley focuses primarily on the college prep process—applications, essays, and everything that helps students get admitted to the right schools

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00:16:16

Preparing Students for College: A Parent’s Guide to...

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2025/08/12

SummaryIn this episode, Shellee from *Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready?* emphasizes the critical importance of early and strategic college planning for families. She highlights that while many families plan for major life events such as marriage, buying a home, or retirement, few develop a concrete plan for their child’s post-secondary education. Shellee categorizes families into four groups based on their approach to college planning: denial, avoidance, DIY efforts, or hiring an expert. She

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00:12:58

The College Preparedness: Building a Future Without Debt

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2025/08/07

Summary In this insightful episode, Shellee from *Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready?* emphasizes the critical importance of early and strategic planning for college, advocating that families begin this process well before high school—ideally from preschool. She highlights that while families commonly plan for major life events like marriage, children, or retirement, very few have a clear plan for their child's educational future. Shellee categorizes families into four groups regarding college

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00:11:24

College Ready: Smart Ways to Pay for College Without...

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2025/07/30

Shellee Howard, founder and CEO of College Ready and host of the Parents is Your Teen College Ready podcast, shares insights from her best-selling book The College Admissions Plan Simplified. Her primary focus is on parents, acknowledging that college admissions guidance is often geared toward students, while parents play a critical but under-supported role. Shellee empathizes with the exhaustion and emotional toll parents experience while helping their children navigate the complex and often

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00:29:51

How to Prep for College in a New Testing Landscape:...

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2025/06/14

In this insightful discussion, Shelley Howard interviews Sean Ivester, founder of Pivot Tutors, about the evolving landscape of college entrance testing and effective test preparation strategies. Sean explains that test prep timing depends largely on the student’s academic standing and course progression. He advises parents to avoid overlapping SAT/ACT prep with heavy academic periods like finals or AP exams to protect students’ GPA, which remains crucial. The conversation highlights that successful

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00:25:20

Do Colleges Care About Both ACT and SAT? Cracking the...

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2025/06/14

In this insightful and comprehensive discussion, Shelley Howard hosts Jackie Pollina, founder of J&J Test Prep and No BS SAT Prep, to explore the critical role of test preparation in high school and college admissions. Jackie shares her entrepreneurial journey from a stressed high school test-taker to a passionate business owner who creates modern, digestible test prep approaches. They emphasize the ongoing importance of standardized testing, even in a test-optional world, highlighting how strong

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00:30:27

Mental Wellness 101: Teaching Teens the Tools for...

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2025/05/21

In this insightful interview, Shelley Howard, founder and CEO of College Ready, hosts Raphael McMaster, a creative professional turned nonprofit leader focused on empowering youth with essential emotional and mental health tools. Raphael shares how his journey led him to develop a toolkit of seven fundamental life tools designed to build self-awareness, emotional resilience, and self-control among young people. These tools have been co-created with input from psychologists, therapists, educators,

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00:22:59

Designing Your College Journey: Admission Assistance...

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2025/05/21

In this insightful conversation between Shelley Howard and Elliot Felix, Felix—shares valuable guidance on preparing students not just to enter college but to thrive throughout their college journey and beyond. He emphasizes the importance of community, support systems, and aligning coursework with career goals to maximize the college experience. Elliot breaks down complex academic research into practical strategies, such as setting process-based goals and finding mentors, which significantly

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00:31:52

College Ready Starts Early: Inside the Mind of a Test...

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2025/05/21

Mentoring Matters• Matthew Petrafetta founded Academic Approach in 2001 after valuing transformative mentors in literature and psychology.• He aims to replicate that coaching DNA for students’ academic growth.Passion-Driven Learning• Tutors “meet the student where they are,” linking content to interests (music, math, literature).• “From curiosity comes interest…success”—personalization boosts commitment.Start Early & Space Learning• Ideal to begin SAT/ACT prep in 10th grade—students see 3× more

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00:23:30

Help with College Applications: Ben Kaplan Shares His...

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2025/05/08

Ben Kaplan’s background Won ~24 scholarships totaling $90,000, enabling Harvard admission. First scholarship call: “Congratulations, you’ve just won $15,000 from Discover Card.” Authored How to Go to College Almost for Free and new book Scholars and Dollars. Exploring breadth and depth “Try a lot of things” to discover interests, then go deeper in passions. College fit matters most “Are you part of something bigger than yourself?” Seek a community that feels like home and challenges you just

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00:27:57

Raising Confidence, Living Authentically: Shellee...

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2025/05/06

Decision • Faith • Action “Everything is a matter of decision.” Christina’s core formula: make a choice, take massive action, and trust something greater. From Pro Golfer to Mindset Coach Former five-time All-American golfer battled eating disorders and suicidal thoughts despite external success. Built a mission to help others “be yourself” and escape the validation trap. Social Media: Highlight Reel vs. Reality Encourages authenticity over perfection. Advises limiting screen time and engaging

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00:19:07

Beyond Biology: Meeting College Requirements Through...

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2025/05/02

Michelle Purdue’s Background 32 years teaching experience, 25 years teaching AP Biology Chose teaching to inspire future medical researchers and practitioners AP Biology Course Approach Treats AP Bio like a sports season: “I’ve been prepping them all year to get ready for this test.” Balances content delivery with test-prep strategies Exam Focus Shift Now emphasizes scientific thinking, data/graph interpretation, and time management Multiple‑choice section: 60 lengthy questions in 90

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00:41:43

Strategies for Academic Success: Teaching Life Skills...

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2025/04/11

Career Journey & Pivot Nitin Gour shares his transition from a tech background to an 18-year career in finance before founding Bloomster. He emphasizes that diverse experiences and a fast-paced environment shaped his approach to work and life. Focus on Holistic Life Skills Identified critical gaps in traditional education focused solely on academics. Developed a holistic model covering social-emotional, intellectual, mindfulness, and physical dimensions with 25 key life skills. Bloomster’s

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00:17:33

Writing Skills for Everyday Impact: Layla Rafaat’s...

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2025/03/14

Guest IntroductionShelly Howard hosts Layla, a student from College Ready, discussing her research project on Alzheimer's disease. Research MotivationLayla chose to research Alzheimer's disease due to her personal connection; her great-grandmother suffered from it, igniting her curiosity. Research ProcessShe found a research opportunity through the College Ready portal, which connected her with the Lumiere program offering structured research projects. Mentorship ExperienceLayla was matched with a

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00:26:52

Common Admission Test Questions: How to Use Your...

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2025/03/04

🎓 Early Career ConversationsStart discussing careers with teens as early as 4th to 6th grade to explore their interests and problem-solving skills. 👨‍👦‍👦 Parental InvolvementEncourage parents to be curious about their child’s aspirations: “What do you want to do? Why that?” This helps in guiding them towards career paths. 💼 Importance of Real-World ExperienceTeens should gain real-world experience through jobs or volunteer work. This helps them understand their likes and dislikes, building

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00:31:08

College & Career Launch: Helping Teens Plan for...

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2025/01/24

🎓 Early Career Conversations Start discussing careers with teens as early as 4th to 6th grade to explore their interests and problem-solving skills. 👨‍👦‍👦 Parental Involvement Encourage parents to be curious about their child’s aspirations: “What do you want to do? Why that?” This helps in guiding them towards career paths. 💼 Importance of Real-World Experience Teens should gain real-world experience through jobs or volunteer work. This helps them understand their likes and dislikes, building

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00:26:19

How Improv Transforms Teaching, Learning, and...

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2025/01/24

🎭 Background of Will Dennis 12th-grade teacher at a private all-girls school.Owner of an improv company, Unscripted Productions, focusing on applied improvisation. 🤔 Journey into Teaching and Improv Initially uncertain about career path; influenced by strong educators and theater participation in high school.Transitioned from professional acting to teaching after discovering love for teaching through improv classes. 🌱 Improv in Education Improv creates a safe space for all students, promoting

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00:25:01

Cracking College Admissions with Nara Legrand:...

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? ·

2025/01/24

🔍 Understanding Learning Styles Different students have unique learning styles; assessments help tailor lesson plans accordingly.Strategies should be diversified to engage various learners effectively. 🧠 Mindset Matters A student's mindset significantly impacts their performance; strategies include mindset training and breathing exercises.Test anxiety can often lead to performance drops, necessitating mental preparation alongside content review. 📅 When to Start Test Prep Latest Recommended Start:

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