Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready?

College Admissions for Parents: What Colleges Aren't Telling You with Jon Marcus

In this episode, you'll learn: Why college admissions may not be as competitive as parents think How Early Decision can affect admissions chances and financial aid Why

College Prep for Parents: Study Skills, Test Anxiety & Student Success with Marc Hoberman

In this episode, you'll learn: Why teens experience test anxiety and academic stress How better study strategies can improve learning and retention Why executive funct

How Do You Fill Out the 2027-28 FAFSA? What Changed and 7 Mistakes to Avoid

Chapters: 0:00 The short answer: how to fill out the 2027-28 FAFSA 1:15 Why filing in October pays off 3:30 What changed on the 2027-28 FAFSA 8:10 What you need before yo

College to Medical School: What Students and Parents 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

College Applications for Parents: What 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

College Costs for Parents: How to Protect Your 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’

How to Pay for College with Real Estate: Can Buying a Condo Save You Thousands? with Kathi Jesse

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

College Majors and Careers in the Age of AI: What Parents Need to Know with 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

How to Help Your Teen Find Direction Before College with 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

How to Stand Out in College Admissions: Real-World Experience with 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

College Admissions: How Aarav Stood Out and Got Into Cornell with Aarav & Ritesh Kumar

In this episode, we discuss: Aarav's path from a passion for robotics to Cornell EngineeringBuilding a college application around authentic interests instead of trying t

How to Earn College Credit and Save Money on College 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

College Financial Aid: How Families Can Pay Less for College 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

College Readiness: Skills Every Teen Needs for College and Careers 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 Your Teen Choose a College Major and Career 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

College Prep for Parents: How an Uncertain Teen Got Into USC with Chase Ott

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 Parents Can Pay Less for College: Scholarships, FAFSA & Tax Strategies with Terry Wheeler

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

College Prep in the Age of AI: What Parents Need to Know with Tyler Moulton

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

College Planning for Parents: How to Prepare Your Teen Financially with Darla Bishop

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