What if your teenager could go to college — and you didn't have to go broke doing it?

College planning expert and founder of College Ready, Shellee Howard, joins John on the ASKITA Podcast to break down exactly how families can take control of the college planning process before it's too late.

Named Global Educational Consultant of the Year by the FLUXX Awards, Shellee has helped thousands of students earn millions in scholarships, gain acceptance to top universities, and graduate with significantly less debt than they thought possible. She's been featured on FOX, CBS, NBC, U.S. News & World Report, and MarketWatch.

In this conversation, John and Shellee dig into:

• Why starting your college plan early changes literally everything

• How to navigate FAFSA, the Student Aid Index, and financial aid award letters

• Where to find scholarships — and how to actually win them

• Choosing a major that aligns with your teen's strengths AND long-term career goals

• The long-term strategy most families completely overlook

• How to avoid the most common (and most costly) college planning mistakes

Whether your teen is in 7th grade or staring down senior year, this episode will challenge you to think bigger — and plan smarter.

Connect with Shellee: CollegeReady.com | Podcast: Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready?

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