Ep. 47 How to Send Your Student to College Without Losing Your Mind or Your Money - In the Groove

About this episode

This episode discusses strategies for preparing students for college while managing stress and finances.

🎓 How to Send Your Student to College Without Losing Your Mind or Your Money! In this powerful episode of In the Groove with Todd and Jackie, we sit down with college admissions strategist Shellee Howard, founder of College Ready, to talk about how families can prepare teens for college with clarity, confidence, and a smart financial plan. College planning doesn’t have to be overwhelming, stressful, or financially devastating. Shellee shares practical, strategic insights that help students stand out — while helping parents avoid costly mistakes. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔️ When to start preparing for college (and what to focus on first) ✔️ The most common admissions mistakes families make ✔️ How to strategically position students to stand out ✔️ Ways to reduce college costs and avoid unnecessary debt ✔️ How to empower teens with direction, ownership, and confidence If you’re a parent, mentor, or educator supporting a teen through the college journey — this conversation is for you. 📌 Learn more about Shellee Howard and College Ready: https://collegereadyplan.com/ 🎙️ Want to be a guest on the show? Apply here: https://www.toddandjackie.com/application/ Don’t forget to…

People in this episode

Hosts: Todd Alan Cudaback, Jackie Bailey

Guest: Shellee Howard

Topics covered

• college admissions
• financial planning
• parenting
• education
• student empowerment

Keywords

• college planning
• admissions mistakes
• financial aid
• student confidence
• college costs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: College Ready

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