college ready

Shellee and Shahar discuss the importance of taking the SAT/ACT and even though it is optional, it is important to do well on them to help your chances of getting into a good school.

About Shahar:

Mindspire was founded by Shahar Link, who has been teaching in high schools and tutoring standardized tests for over 18 years. Shahar earned a Masters degree in History from Stanford University, writing his thesis on the history of IQ testing. Ever since, he has been determined to help students succeed on standardized tests and in high school.

Connect with Shahar:

Website- https://www.Mindspire.com

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/mindspireprep

LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/mindspire-tutoring-&-test-prep/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/mindspiretest?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Connect with Shellee:

Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/  

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/  

Email: shellee@collegereadyplan.com

Shellee Howard is a Certified Independent College Strategist and Counselor. She helps Middle and High School students (and their parents) by preparing them for the college admissions process; helping them create a Stand Out Strategy, get into their best fit college without going into debt, and even how to succeed once admitted.

Shellee has traveled around the world helping students plan for their “perfect match” college. She knows what it takes to compete in the Ivy schools as well as finding the best fit for all students. Shellee believes that no two students are the same and each student must have their own strategy and plan to be successful.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Her journey into becoming a College Strategist and gaining a passion for helpings students and parents get college ready.
• Her strategy to help teens get into their dream college and graduate debt-free.
• Tips on how to send your children to College without losing your mind or your money!
• What really matters in picking the right college. (Academically, Socially, and Financially).
• What colleges look for and how parents can help their children stand out.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Do What You Love, The Money Will Follow: Marsha Sinetar
• FREE copy of Shellee's best selling book: "How to Send Your Student to College without Losing your Mind or Your Money!"

Connect with Shellee and learn more about College Ready on LinkedIn, Instagram, and on College Ready.com 

Connect with me:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/ 

 Website: https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/

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Welcome to the first episode of the Confused to College Ready Podcast where we are Unlocking the Secrets to Your College Search!  If you’re like most of the people I work with, the college search can be overwhelming, frustrating, and there may be times you don’t know what to do next. College exploration doesn’t have to feel that way!

Today we are going to cover several key topics including: 

• Common Challenges families and students face
• My story and how I’m qualified to help you
• What to expect with this podcast

and

• How to Connect with Me

This show is for the confused college applicant and family to learn simple and effective strategies to help you find the BEST college for your student while having positive conversations.  This will turn you into the College Ready applicant and family so you can be confident with your next steps and your choice of college! 

Please subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes!  Here are a few episodes you might be interested in:

• Episode 2 How to Find the Right College for Your Student Part 1
• Episode 3 College Application Success: Having Positive Conversations
• Episode 4 You Don't Have to Attend an Elite College to Be Successful

I would love it if you would also leave me a review so others can also find this podcast! 

You can also download our free guide on How to Start or Expand Your College Search by clicking here.

I’m Courtney Kountz and I’m looking forward to serving you and your student!

It might be a little late in the game if you are just beginning to formulate a parenting strategy for your college-bound student so that they will communicate, collaborate, or reciprocate to parental guidance. Recently at a parent coffee meeting, a few folks came up to me to ask how ‘hands-on’ or ‘hands-free’ they should be with their high school kids. On this episode, my dear friend and esteemed colleague Nancy Beane will explain how the parenting work for “college-readiness” begins in high school or even in younger grades. She will discuss what students themselves can do to prepare themselves for the realities of a multifaceted college life where you and only you are in charge of your success.

About Nancy Beane
Nancy Beane grew up in Tennessee. She graduated with honors with a B.A. in History from Agnes Scott College, has an M.A.T. in History from UNC-Chapel Hill, and has an Ed.S. in Social Studies from Georgia State University. Counting her student teaching, she spent fifteen years in public schools at every grade level but eighth before moving to The Westminster Schools in 1989. There she taught history until 2015 and has done college counseling since 1992. Her fervent belief is that every person has the potential for a positive future, and she has always encouraged her students to take advantage of opportunities for growth and development while believing in themselves.
She has been actively involved in various professional organizations and is currently the President of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). She also served as President of the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) from 2004 to 2005, was a member of the Board of Directors of NACAC from 2008-2011, and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools (ACCIS) from 2012-2015. She has been actively involved with College Board and the Georgia Independent Colleges Association. She is an Associate Member of the Georgia Independent Counselors Association (GSCA) and an Affiliate Member of ASCA.

Website

• NACACnet.org

As parents, we pride ourselves on getting our teenagers ready to take off and succeed on their own. We have placed them into schools with a similar hope that they will leave prepared with skills to make good choices and to adjust to new challenges. But is thatenough? There is no disagreement among experts that it takes more than just raw talent to succeed in school, a job, or in life. So what does it take? On today’s podcast, my dear friend, esteemed colleague, and college counseling expert Nancy Beane will discuss the nature of the relationship between the ‘noncognitive factors,’ often referred to as soft skills, and college readiness. She believes that the key to a solid start to adulthood is well-developed Executive Function.

About Nancy Beane
Nancy Beane grew up in Tennessee. She graduated with honors with a B.A. in History from Agnes Scott College, has an M.A.T. in History from UNC-Chapel Hill, and has an Ed.S. in Social Studies from Georgia State University. Counting her student teaching, she spent fifteen years in public schools at every grade level but eighth before moving to The Westminster Schools in 1989. There she taught history until 2015 and has done college counseling since 1992. Her fervent belief is that every person has the potential for a positive future, and she has always encouraged her students to take advantage of opportunities for growth and development while believing in themselves.
She has been actively involved in various professional organizations and is currently the President of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). She also served as President of the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) from 2004 to 2005, was a member of the Board of Directors of NACAC from 2008-2011, and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools (ACCIS) from 2012-2015. She has been actively involved with College Board and the Georgia Independent Colleges Association. She is an Associate Member of the Georgia Independent Counselors Association (GSCA) and an Affiliate Member of ASCA.

Website

• NACACnet.org