The Generation Youth Podcast with James McLamb

Ep. #172: Is College Still Worth It? With Shellee Howard


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Is College Still Worth It? With Shellee Howard


Host James McLamb welcomes Shellee Howard to help parents, educators, coaches, and youth leaders rethink the college path. 🎓 Shellee shares her experience as a mother, author, and college consultant to show why preparing students is about more than applications and acceptance letters. Together, they point families back to clarity, purpose, service, and helping young people step into adulthood with confidence. 🌱 Listen now, because their future needs more than a checklist. It needs direction.

Shellee Howard is the founder and CEO of College Ready, a bestselling author, mother of four debt-free college graduates, and the 2026 Global Educational Consultant of the Year. She helps families navigate college admissions with less stress, more clarity, and a stronger plan for life after high school. ✨


Reach out to Shellee:
Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleehoward/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shellee.howard1

Free Resources:
Complimentary 30-minute call: collegereadyplan.info
College planning workbook: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook


Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(2:11) Shellee Howard and College Ready

(6:36) Why college feels so complicated

(12:17) Helping students find clarity beyond social pressure

(19:26) Asking if college is the right path

(22:30) How service builds student clarity

(29:34) Understanding college return on investment

(34:05) When parents chase the badge

(40:59) How families can connect with Shellee

(44:58) Outro

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