Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready‪?‬ Shellee Howard

Shellee and David discuss crushing the idea of needing to take on thousands in college debt.

About David Linton:

David E. Linton is an author and economist. Mr. Linton is a former Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business, where he taught Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management. His first book, Foundations of Investment Management, has become a mainstay among aspiring professionals who want to bridge the gap between an academic understanding and the practical application of investment management strategies. Mr. Linton’s second book, Crushed, was researched and written after his tenure as a professor at USC. While wondering the beautiful campuses of USC, University of Chicago, UT Austin, and several others, Mr. Linton couldn’t help but wonder: why are college campuses so nice? Why is college so expensive? How am I possibly going to afford to send my three kids to college? Is a college degree even worth it? And how can I balance what’s in the best interest of my kids without mortgaging their (and my) future? If you want to know the answers to these questions – don’t do what Mr. Linton did, which is spend the next two years and ~2,000 hours researching the topic. Just read the book. It’s a better return on time.

Connect with David:

Website: www.davidelinton.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/david.e.linton

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/david-linton-cfa-a76266b/

Connect with Shellee:

Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready

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 and Dr. Karyn Koven discuss:

-Importance of high school students getting real world experience to stand out to colleges.
- Student's should find ways to differentiate their interests and capitalize on them
- Dr. Karyn believes people should learn as many languages as they can and her company Language Bird offers lessons that are taught by connecting students to fascinating people from around the world. Students have flexibility in their schedule and can earn high school and middle school credits from anywhere in the world.

About Dr. Karyn Koven:

LanguageBird was founded in 2015 by Dr. Karyn Koven under the premise of delivering top quality world language courses to high school students in preparation for college. In her experience as a high school administrator, counselor, and teacher, Dr. Koven found that options for world language were too limited and often did not go beyond two years of study. Without active conversation components, online language courses and software fail to fully supplement in person learning. Dr. Koven’s creation of LanguageBird marries the flexibility of online learning to individualized instruction, poising learners to achieve their goals with ease. After earning her undergraduate degrees in English and Journalism from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, Dr. Koven began her teaching career in Southern California. As an English teacher, she assisted students in crafting their college essays and helped them to navigate college admissions. She went on to earn her doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from UCLA to pursue a path in college admissions counseling. Prior to LanguageBird, Dr. Koven co-founded HighTech Los Angeles, a charter school designed to deliver rigorous college preparatory coursework to students. There, she developed curriculums compliant with the state of California, the University of California, and California State University to ensure all students were eligible for admittance to 4-year colleges. To equip students for life beyond the classroom, Dr. Koven partnered with dozens of local businesses and non-profits to provide HighTech students with valuable internships. Dr. Koven is an educator at heart and believes in centering curriculum around students’ needs. Her approach of project-based learning involves students more directly in their coursework, fosters creative thinking, and allows students to incorporate their interests into their learning. Dr. Koven developed LanguageBird to enrich students’ lives both in and out of the classroom and hopes students come away from their courses inspired to be lifelong learners. Koven is a member of the Female Founders Collective and the Women’s Presidents Organization. LanguageBird was named as one of fastest growing companies in the U.S. by Inc. Magazine in 2022 and #16 in Education. Dr. Koven’s method of leadership empowers her employees to recognize their strengths and encouraging growth. LanguageBird instructors continue professional growth in peer-to-peer mentorship and workshops on best teaching practices. With LanguageBird, Dr. Koven has cultivated a community of learners who are able to master speaking a new language with confidence after engaging in self-paced courses in language and cultural discovery. Instructors teaching their native language incorporate their culture into lessons, creating a more engaging experience and expanding students’ horizons. As CEO, Dr. Koven directs a team of globally minded professionals committed to delivering an exceptionally well-rounded language experience to students.

Connect with Dr. Koven:

Website: www.languagebird.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/LanguageBird/

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/languagebird

Instagram: www.instagram.com/languagebird/

Connect with Shellee:

Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready

Instagram: htt

As The Adulting Coach, Sara helps teens and young adults figure out for themselves who they want to be when they grow up so they can have the courage to suck at something new, confidently decide how they want to live their own life, and adult successfully. Young adults primarily need 3 things:
1. A judgment and pressure free space where they can share their fears and frustrations and think about what they really want. 2. Guidance to discover who they are, what matters to them and what really excites them at their core.
3. A supportive environment that provides them room to practice, test and implement their newfound skills.

By having a neutral partner who has their back and helps them discover for themselves what they want, young adults develop the necessary skill and confidence to make decisions about their future.

Connect with Sara:

Website- https://saradeacon.com

Facebook- https://facebook.com/saradeaconcoach

LinkedIn- https://linkedin.com/in/saradeacon

Instagram- https://instagram.com/saradeaconcoach

Twitter- https://twitter.com/saradeaconcoach

Connect with Shellee:

Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready

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

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

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

Email: shellee@collegereadyplan.com

About Hilary: Hilary Truong, a mother-daughter relationship expert and former therapist for teen girls, is a leading voice on keeping mothers and daughters in relationship through the teen years. She is on a mission to rewrite the narrative for mothers and teen daughters and shares her passion by speaking at schools and associations for girls and women, coaching mothers of girls and hosting immersive retreats for mothers and daughters.

Connect with Hilary:

Free Gift 3 Steps to Connect with Your Daughter : https://www.hilarymae.com/nurture-your-bond

Website- https://www.hilarymae.com

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

LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/hilarymaeco

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/hilarymaeco

Connect with Shellee:

Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready

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 and Lorraine discuss:

- Importance of helping high school students recognize the opportunities they have and develop leadership skills
- Most teenagers do not see themselves as leaders
- We need to let students with low self confidence know that everyone makes mistakes and they can be a leader
- Teenagers need to understand that every decision they make effects them and others
- and much more!

About Lorraine:
"I am a veteran educator of over 20 years, and the Owner of Peers not Fears, LLC. On my podcast, "Education Unimagined,"
I interview students about their experiences in education, and solicit advice about how we all could do better. My work focuses on understanding how and where our biases come into play, which can help us to develop strong communities through compassionate and collaborative leadership."

Website- www.peers-not-fears.com
Facebook- www.facebook.com/peersnotfears
LinkedIn- www.linkedin.com/in/lorraine-connell-4962ab1b8/
Instagram- www.instagram.com/peersnotfears/
Twitter- https://twitter.com/LConnell20

Connect with Shellee:

Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready
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 and Andrea discuss:
- Adulting doesn't mean doing it on your own, but with resources.
- If your family has been your go to support, this is the time to shift your advocacy to professors and staff members that are trained.
- "What would you do?" scenario conversations need to begin as early as sophomore year in high school.
- Your high school has so many skills they need to learn before they go to college and the sooner we teach them, the better they will do.
- and much more!


Andrea Malkin Brenner, PhD is a college transition educator and author who travels across the country to speak with high school students and parents on the challenges related to college transitions. She draws on her 25 years of experience as a college professor, as the creator and director of American University’s first-year experience program, and as the faculty director of the college’s University College program. Andrea has received multiple awards for her teaching and program design.

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Andrea is the creator of the Talking College™ card deck, the original card deck of discussion prompts for college-bound students and their parents (available in English and Spanish), and available for purchase on this site and on Amazon. She is co-creator of the upcoming Talking College™ Campus Visits Card Deck, which is available for pre-order on this site. Andrea is also co-author of How to College: What to Know Before You Go (and When You’re There) (Macmillan), a student-facing book that guides high school graduates through their transition to college.

​Connect with Andrea:

Website: AMBrenner.com

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-malkin-brenner-phd-135b43178/

Instagram: @andreamalkinbrenner

Connect with Shellee:

Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready

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

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

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

Email: shellee@collegereadyplan.com