956 Shellee Howard: Raising Debt-Free College Grads

College Prep Secrets to Land Scholarships and Land Admission to the Right College

If you’re a parent who has navigated—or you are about to navigate—the college application process for your sons and daughters, it’s no surprise if you’re feeling overwhelmed and confused.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a miracle worker in your pocket able to help you through the confusing world of college admissions and scholarships? What could be better than ensuring your kids find the right college aligned with their passion and purpose, grow their confidence, and set themselves up for a debt-free launch into a fulfilling career with life skills that last far beyond graduation?

Shellee Howard is that miracle worker who figured out how to master the process. When her son hit middle school, the mom of 4 started to think about how to turn the standard approach to college and career planning on its head. Instead of focusing solely on academic strengths like math and pursuing prestigious, costly schools, Shellee prioritized understanding her son’s unique gifts, talents, and values. She wanted to help him figure out not only what he was good at, but what he truly wanted—and wanted to avoid—while also keeping future financial burdens in mind. 

Since then, Shellee has helped thousands parents and teenagers nationwide as the founder and CEO of College Ready and CR Future Now.

She’s fierce advocate for debt-free college graduation—and last year alone helped 29 seniors earn over $10 million in scholarships. making sure kids get into the right school aligned with their true purpose and passion. 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. 

More about Shellee Howard at collegereadyplan.com

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More about Shellee at College Ready Plan

Shellee 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.

 

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