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Talk through your student’s path with an experienced college planner.
Who should join the call? College decisions affect the entire family, so this conversation works best when all key decision-makers and your student are present.
How should you join? Please plan to join from a computer or laptop, as we will be presenting and sharing our screen during the session. Being on a computer ensures you can fully see the materials and participate without distractions.
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What You’ll Learn in This
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College Planning Foundations (That Most Families Miss)
Understand how college planning actually works from middle school through high school and why timing matters more than people realize.
How to Build a Smarter College List
Why “dream, comfort, safety” lists often fail and how to choose colleges that align with your student and your finances.
Merit Aid & Cost Reduction Opportunities
Where families unknowingly leave money on the table and how early planning increases access to scholarships and institutional aid.
Financial Aid & Cost Strategy (Explained Clearly)
What families need to know about FAFSA, aid eligibility, and cost planning—without jargon, fear tactics, or false promises.
How to Avoid the Most Common (and Expensive) Mistakes
Mistakes families make every year that quietly cost tens of thousands of dollars and how to avoid them before it’s too late.
What to Do Next: Based on Your Student’s Grade Level
Clear next steps whether your student is in middle school, early high school, or approaching senior year.
Who This call Is For
This college planning call is designed for families who:
Have a student in grades 7–11 (earlier = more options)
Want a clear plan, not random advice
Care about fit, affordability, and long-term outcomes
Are willing to spend 60–90 minutes to save years of stress
Want to avoid last-minute decisions they’ll regret
If you’re already feeling behind, this college planning call is especially important.
Who This Is NOT For
Families looking for shortcuts or guarantees
Families who want to “wait and see” until senior year
Families who believe rankings alone determine success
This college planning call rewards families who plan before pressure takes over.
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A Nationally Recognized, Award-Winning College Planning Expert
Shellee Howard is frequently featured as a trusted expert on college admissions, scholarships, and debt-free college planning.
Shellee Howard is widely recognized as a trusted authority on college admissions, scholarships, and debt-free college planning. Media outlets consistently turn to her to help families understand how to make smarter college decisions early, before costly mistakes are locked in.
Her expertise has been featured across national television, major publications, and professional platforms, including:
U.S. News & World Report
MarketWatch
FOX, CBS, NBC, and ABC
The Orange County Register and other regional and national publications
Shellee stands out because she bridges academics, admissions strategy, and financial planning, not just one piece of the puzzle.
Her impact has also been recognized on a global stage. Shellee was named Global Educational Consultant of the Year by the FLUXX Awards, honoring her leadership of College Ready as an international consulting firm and her work helping students secure admissions and scholarships while minimizing family debt.
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