Why Don't We Talk About This?
You already know that there are a bunch of things people talk about in pockets or completely avoid. Things that may be controversial or uncomfortable but we need to get them off our chest. During "Why Don’t We Talk About This?", licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist, Paula McMillan-Perez speaks with folks whose learned experiences and/or professions give way to a diverse knowledge of topics that we just aren't talking about...but should be!
Why Don't We Talk About This?
Talking about Navigating College Admissions with Shellee Howard
Shellee discusses her mission to help families navigate college admissions without debt. She shares her personal journey as a first-generation college student and the challenges faced by her son, who became an orthopedic surgeon without debt. Shellee emphasizes the importance of self-discovery, community service, and early financial planning. She highlights the need for students to choose majors early and avoid using AI in college applications, as it leads to automatic rejection and offers free resources and a 30-minute consultation to help families assess their college readiness.
In this episode, you will hear:
+ the college ready approach
+ challenges and strategies for parents
+ community service and career exploration
+ navigating college admissions
+ financial considerations and resources
Guest Bio:
Shellee Howard is the Founder and CEO of College Ready and a Certified Independent College Strategist who helps families navigate the college admissions process with a proven, personalized approach. A best-selling author and global speaker, Shellee specializes in helping students gain admission to top-tier schools and graduate debt-free. With real-world experience as a mother of four college graduates, she empowers students to build standout strategies for academic, financial, and personal success.
Episode Resources:
Free 30 Min College Admissions Strategy Call- https://collegereadyplan.info
Contact/Socials:
Email: shellee@collegereadyplan.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collegereadyplan
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleehoward/
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