Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready?

The Path to Medical School: What Students Need to Know with Aanika Warner

If your student dreams of becoming a doctor, it can feel like there are endless boxes to check. But preparing for medical school isn’t about rushing through the process—i

How to Stand Out in College Admissions: Leadership, Essays & Strategy with Seth Skaff

What separates a strong college application from a collection of good grades, activities, and accomplishments? College Ready student Seth Skaff joins Shellee Howard to s

Overwhelmed by College Applications? What Parent Rocky Dendo Wishes He Knew Before Senior Year

College admissions have changed dramatically, and for many parents, figuring out where to begin can be one of the hardest parts. In this episode of Parents: Is Your Teen

How to Protect Your College Investment From the Unexpected — with John Fees

College planning usually focuses on admissions, scholarships, housing, and tuition. But there’s another question families should be asking: What happens to the money we’

Can Buying a Condo Save You Thousands on College? | Kathi Jesse Explains

In this episode, you'll learn: Why college housing is often one of the largest out-of-pocket expenses for families How buying a property near your student's college ma

How AI Is Changing College Majors and Careers: What Every Parent Should Know | Kevin Zhu

Why AI is advancing faster than most people realize The truth about choosing a college major today Which careers may be most vulnerable to AI Why human skills matter m

The 3 Questions Every Parent Should Help Their Teen Answer Before College | Featuring James McLamb

In This Episode, You'll Learn: The three questions every teen should be able to answer before leaving for college Why anxiety, peer pressure, and loneliness are often

Helping Your Teen Stand Out for College Through Purpose & Impact | Featuring Aishani Sheth

In This Episode, You'll Learn: • Why meaningful experiences matter more than résumé-building • How students can develop leadership and problem-solving skills before co

From Robotics to Cornell: A Father-Son Blueprint for College Success with Aarav & Ritesh Kumar

In this episode, we discuss: Aarav's path from a passion for robotics to Cornell Engineering Building a college application around authentic interests instead of tryin

The Hidden College Credit Strategy That Could Save Your Family Thousands with Josh See

Why college planning should begin long before senior year The difference between AP, CLEP, and dual enrollment How students can earn college credit before graduation T

The Truth About Financial Aid: Why Some Families Pay Less for College Than You Think with Jack Wang

In this episode, you'll learn: • Why financial aid isn't based solely on income • The difference between being accepted and being wanted by a college • Why some famili

Human Skills Every Teen Needs for College, Careers & an AI Future with Rob Heller

In this episode, Shelley Howard interviews Rob Heller, founder of The Boost Program and author of The Missing Course. Together, they explore why human skills are becoming

How to Help Teens Find Direction with Dr. Susan Belangee & Yogi Patel

In this episode, you'll learn: • Why self-awareness should come before choosing a major • How parents can guide without controlling • The role strengths and interests

From Uncertain Freshman to USC Admit: Chase Ott's College Readiness Journey

In this episode, you'll learn: • How Chase explored different career paths before choosing engineering • Why passion projects helped him gain clarity about his future

How Families Reduce College Costs Without Sacrificing Retirement | Terry Wheeler on Tax Strategies

Together, Shellee and Terry discuss: Why college planning should be approached strategically, not emotionally The connection between retirement planning and college af

Helping Students Find Direction in an AI-Driven World: Tyler Moulton on College & Future Readiness

Tyler Moulton’s journey from AI astronomy researcher to Director at Veritas AI How students can explore AI and research opportunities in high school Why students do not

How to Raise Financially Smart Kids with Darla Bishop | College Planning Without Debt

Why kids form money habits by age 7 How parents can start money conversations early The connection between financial literacy and college success Why students need fin

Helping Students Ace Math with AI: Dong Zhang on Personalized Learning, SAT Prep, and Confidence

🎙️ In this episode of Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready?, Shelly Howard welcomes Dong, founder of Ace Rocket, to discuss how AI, personalized learning, and strong tutor

From Athlete to Admissions Leader: John Frost on College Costs, Scholarships & Student Success

John Frost’s journey from athlete to college leadership Why exposure matters when choosing a major or career Helping students who feel lost or unsure about their future

How Larry Hagner Builds Legendary Fatherhood: Lessons on Parenting, Marriage & Raising Boys

Larry Hagner’s early life and path to fatherhood 🎓 Transition from psychology to health management and medical sales 💊 Lessons learned in sales and leadership that shap