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Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready?

Shellee Howard

Booking Overview

Interview-led college-planning show focused on helping parents prepare teens for admissions, affordability, financial risks, and the transition to college; external guests include College Ready clients, financial specialists, and subject-matter experts. Credible pitches include college admissions and financial-aid professionals, education-finance experts, insurance and real-estate specialists, career and artificial-intelligence experts, and teen-development professionals. Booking difficulty is low because the show regularly features accessible niche experts and firsthand parent experiences rather than only highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 161

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 5.8k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

shellee@collegereadyplan.com

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Host

Shellee Howard - College admissions and college-financing specialist who helps families navigate the admissions process, identify scholarship opportunities, and reduce the cost of higher education.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Relevant professional expertise in college admissions, financial aid, education finance, insurance, real estate, careers, artificial intelligence, or teen and family development; the show also accepts parents with firsthand College Ready experience.
Required Achievements:  
Professional expertise in a specialized college-readiness or family-support field, Firsthand success navigating the college admissions process

Recent Guest Discussions

Rocky Dendo - College Application Planning, Organization, Essays, Extracurriculars, Deadlines, And Helping Teens Develop Independence

John Fees - Tuition Insurance, Student Renters Insurance, College Financial Risks, Health Coverage, And Financial Preparedness

Kathi Jesse - Buying Property Near A Student's College, Condo Financing, Tax Considerations, And Long-term Family Wealth Planning

Kevin Zhu - Artificial Intelligence, College Majors, Career Resilience, AI Literacy, Human Skills, And Future-ready Education

James McLamb - Teen Anxiety, Belonging, Purpose, Parent-child Communication, Resilience, Motivation, And College Readiness

Recent Topics

College Planning, College Admissions, Financial Aid, Scholarships, Parenting

Episodes

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

October 08, 2026

Chapters:0:00 The short answer: how to fill out the 2027-28 FAFSA1:15 Why filing in October pays off3:30 What changed on the 2027-28 FAFSA8:10 What you need before you start11:05 Step by step: filling out the form13:35 The 7 FAFSA mistakes to avoid19:00 After you submit: your Student Aid Index and aid offers19:40 Your next step 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.col...

College to Medical School: What Students and Parents Need to Know with Aanika Warner

September 03, 2026

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—it’s about making intentional choices, exploring interests, and building meaningful experiences along the way.In this episode of Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready?, Shellee Howard talks with Aanika Warner, a medical school admissions expert at Inspira Advantage. Aanika offers an inside look at the journey to medical school a...

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

August 27, 2026

What separates a strong college application from a collection of good grades, activities, and accomplishments? College Ready student Seth Skaff joins Shellee Howard to share what he learned while navigating a highly competitive college admissions season. Seth is a high school senior involved in student government, Model United Nations, his school newspaper, Academic Decathlon, and varsity golf. Academically, he has taken an extensive schedule of AP exams and community college courses. But Set...

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How do I get in touch with Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready??

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? is hosted by Shellee Howard. Its publicly listed email is shellee@collegereadyplan.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready??

The publicly listed email for Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready?: shellee@collegereadyplan.com.

How many listeners does Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? have?

Podseeker estimates Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready??

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant professional expertise in college admissions, financial aid, education finance, insurance, real estate, careers, artificial intelligence, or teen and family development; the show also accepts parents with firsthand College Ready experience. Common among recent guests: Professional expertise in a specialized college-readiness or family-support field; Firsthand success navigating the college admissions process. Recent guests include Rocky Dendo, John Fees, and Kathi Jesse.

How hard is it to get booked on Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready??

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? cover?

Recent episodes cover College Planning, College Admissions, Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Parenting. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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