Helping Your Teen Choose College with Purpose, Not Pressure : Insights from a College Strategist :: Shellee Howard [Ep 529]

Many of you have been on this journey with me since the potty-training days, and now you’re facing the incredible milestone of sending your kids off to college. In this episode, my friend Shellee Howard joins us to discuss the complexities of the college application process, the importance of early preparation, and strategies for securing scholarships and financial aid.  Shellee shares her journey into becoming a college strategist and offers insights on how parents can support their children in navigating their educational paths. Here is some of what we cover:  What to do if your teen doesn’t know what they want to be yet How to help your child discover their core values and articulate their “why” for college How to negotiate the cost of college like a pro (yes, it’s possible!) Pursue meaningful extracurriculars (music, leadership, service projects, and more) Which college stats matter most—and how to see through the sales pitch on college tours Connect with Shellee Howard:  Website:  College Counseling Services | Graduate Debt-Free with Expert Guidance Facebook: Shellee Howard Instagram: College Ready Plan Links Mentioned:   College Ready Questionnaire (Shellee) Personal Values Assessment | Discover Your Values Podcast — College Ready | College Admissions Consulting The College Admissions PLAN Simplified: Shellee Howard How to Send Your Student to College Without Losing Your Mind or Your Money Shellee Howard Related Episodes: Navigating Senior Year: College Prep, Family Talks, and Faithful Waiting :: Lee Cordon and Barrett Ball [Ep 523] Demystifying Financial Aid :: Kristi Steele [Ep 440] Long Game Parenting :: Melanie Shankle and Sophie Hudson [Ep 337] Featured Sponsors:  Building Spiritual Habits in the Home–Authors Clayton Green and Chris Pappalardo will help you turn your good intentions into spiritual intentionality through 6 small and practical steps. Build a home marked by the love for Jesus in everyday practices. Order “Building Spiritual Habits in the Home” from Moody Publishers or wherever you get good books. Green Chef–Make this summer your healthiest yet with Green Chef. Head to Greenchef.com/50ALONE and use the code 50ALONE to get fifty percent off your first month, then twenty percent off for two months with free shipping.  Active Skin Repair–Visit ActiveSkinRepair.com to learn more about Active Skin Repair and to get 20% off your order, use code:DMA. Find links to this week’s sponsors and unique promo codes at dontmomalone.com/sponsors.