131. From $80 Million in Scholarships to Debt-Free Graduates: The 7-Step College Ready Framework

In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Shellee Howard from California. Shellee is a mother of four, founder and creator of College Ready, author of two best-selling books, and the 2026 Global Educational Consultant of the Year. With over 18 years of experience and having visited more than 1,800 colleges and universities across 100 countries, Shellee knows what it means to prepare students to “adult” and how to effectively navigate the admissions process. All four of Shellee’s children graduated from post-secondary without debt from four different schools and paths. In this episode, Shellee shares the 7-step College Ready framework that she uses to help families and students prepare for higher education, career, and life. This conversation is a must-listen for parents wanting to prepare their children for life after homeschool, no matter what path they choose to pursue.

Books

How to Send Your Student to College Without Losing Your Mind or Your Money

The College Admissions PLAN Simplified

Website

College Ready 

Shellee’s Non-profit

Empower Education

Proactive Homeschool Dad (PHD) Course

PHD Course

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