How To Best Prepare Your Child for College with Shellee Howard | Ep. 15

In this episode of the Working Moms Playbook, Antonia DePace interviews Shellee Howard, founder and CEO of College Ready. Shellee shares her journey of helping families navigate the college admissions process, emphasizing the importance of early planning, understanding scholarships, and identifying children's unique strengths. She debunks common myths about college planning and offers practical advice for parents to support their children's educational journeys. The conversation highlights the significance of financial literacy, career assessments, and the need for a strategic approach to college admissions.TakeawaysCollege planning should start as early as possible, ideally when children are learning to read.Parents should focus on their child's unique strengths and interests when planning for college.Scholarships are available for a variety of talents and interests, not just academic performance.It's important to debunk myths about college admissions and financial aid.Parents should actively engage in their child's extracurricular activities to help them find their passions.Financial literacy is crucial for students to understand the implications of their career choices.Career assessments can help students identify their interests and strengths early on.Parents should avoid relying solely on outdated advice from family financial advisors.Extracurricular activities should align with a child's interests, not just be a means to get into college.The college application process is competitive, and early planning can significantly impact outcomes.Chapters00:00 Introduction to College Ready and Shellee Howard03:36 The Journey of College Ready06:46 Understanding College Planning for Parents09:32 The Importance of Early College Planning12:35 Debunking College Planning Myths15:28 Scholarships: Opportunities and Misconceptions18:30 Finding the Right Scholarships21:26 Identifying Your Child's Unique Strengths24:29 Five Steps for Early College Planning27:31 Navigating Extracurriculars and College Choices30:39 The Role of Financial Planning in College33:27 The Importance of Career Assessments36:26 Final Thoughts and Resources for Parents49:16 Introduction and Gratitude49:46 Looking Ahead to Future Episodes49:53 Riverside Intro.mp4college planning, scholarships, parenting, education, college admissions, financial planning, student success, early planning, college ready, Shellee Howard, college scholarships, best motherhood podcasts, motherhood podcasts, best podcast for babies, best podcast for toddlers, working moms, working mom challenges, career mom, career oriented mom, podcasts for moms, podcasts for working moms, podcasts for women, best podcast for moms, best podcast for working moms