About this episode

Dr. Darren Pulsipher interviews Shellee Howard about the impact of AI on education and college admissions.

Check out my new book AI Augmented Teams on Amazon or on my website paidar.ai/books. Host Dr. Darren sits down with Shellee Howard, founder and CEO of College Ready, to unpack how generative AI is changing education, college admissions, and career planning. From AI-proof skills to smarter college choices, Shellee explains why adaptability, critical thinking, and networking matter more than ever in a rapidly shifting world. ## Key Takeaways - **AI is accelerating change in education and hiring.** Families should plan for a future where entry-level roles are shrinking and new skills matter more. - **College choice should start with the student, not the school.** Values, strengths, grit, and adaptability should guide the path. - **AI in college admissions is creating tension.** Schools are debating how to detect it, but many workplaces already expect AI use. - **The most valuable skills are human skills.** Communication, critical thinking, debate, logic, and resilience are becoming essential. - **Networking is a major return on investment.** Strong alumni networks and professional relationships can matter as much as the degree itself. - **Embrace AI, don’t fear it.** The future…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Darren Pulsipher

Guest: Shellee Howard

Topics covered

• AI in education
• college admissions
• career planning
• skills development
• networking

Keywords

• AI
• education
• college admissions
• skills
• networking
• career planning
• adaptability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: College Ready, paidar.ai

Products: AI Augmented Teams

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