Stop Wasting Money on College, Do THIS Instead

Christina sits down with Shellee Howard, founder and CEO of College Ready, a college consulting company that has helped students get into top schools like Harvard debt-free. Shellee shares her inspiring story, starting with her own son's Ivy League dream, and how it led her to create a program that helps teens find their path, earn scholarships, and avoid crippling student loans. From clarity-building games like the "Millionaire Game" to insider tips on what colleges really look for, this episode is packed with real talk for parents and teens alike. Whether your child wants to go to trade school, university, or study abroad, Shelley explains how to position them for both academic and financial success—starting as early as 7th grade. You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of how to prepare your child for their future, without sacrificing yours.About Shellee HowardShellee Howard is the Founder and CEO of College Ready and CR Future Now, a Certified Independent College Strategist, and a best-selling author. A member of HECA and SOFA, she helps students gain admission to their best-fit colleges—often debt-free.As a mother of four, Shellee has firsthand experience with college success. Her son graduated debt-free from Harvard, earned his MD from UCSD, and is now an Orthopedic Surgery Resident at UCLA. Her daughter earned her BSN debt-free and became an RN in 2021.A sought-after speaker and consultant, Shellee has guided hundreds of students worldwide to top universities, ensuring they graduate debt-free and land jobs they love. 💬 Got a question or comment? Send me a voicemail at 501-402-0085. Your question could be on the next solo episode!  If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating  and leave us a comment on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox about what you’d like us to talk about that will help you realize that at any moment, any day, you too can decide, it’s your turn! 🎥Check out the Decide It’s Your Turn Podcast® on YouTube! 📱To schedule a time for a free Clarity Call with me, follow this link and text me the word “CALL” Connect with me!Follow along on InstagramDecide It’s Your Turn: The PodcastConfidence CoachingBook Christina For Your Next Speaking Engagement