From Athlete to Admissions Leader: John Frost on College Costs, Scholarships & Student Success
From Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? by Shellee Howard
April 28, 2026 · 24 min · Episode 140
About this episode
Shellee Howard interviews John Frost about college admissions, scholarships, and the importance of education as an investment.
🎙️ In this powerful episode, Shellee Howard sits down with John Frost, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Marketing at Doane University, to uncover what really happens inside college admissions—and what families need to know. 🏀 From dreaming of the NBA to earning a college scholarship and eventually changing lives in higher education, John shares his journey and the moment he realized education is one of the most powerful tools for transformation. 💡 Parents will walk away with clarity on why college is an investment (not just a cost), how scholarships really work, and why starting early is the key to unlocking opportunities. This episode is both inspiring and eye-opening for any family navigating the college journey.
People in this episode
Host: Shellee Howard
Guest: John Frost
Topics covered
- college admissions
- scholarships
- student success
- education investment
- family guidance
Keywords
- college costs
- scholarships
- student success
- college journey
- education transformation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Doane University
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