Students who graduate college debt-free don't rely on just one source of scholarships or financial aid. They layer their scholarship sources, one on top of the other.

Shellee helped her son receive multiple full scholarships.

I helped my son earn 23 outside scholarships, allowing us to pay only $1500 for his college degree - tuition, room, board, books, and fees included.

Today, Shellee and her team help middle and high school students (and their parents) by preparing them for the college admissions process. They work together to create a Stand Out Strategy while striving for the best Academic, Social, Athletic, and Financial fit.

I work with students and families in high school and college, helping them identify, apply for, and secure both institutional and outside scholarships.

You can watch a recording of the webinar that Shelle and I just held, in which we each laid out our framework for graduating from college debt-free. To access the recording for free, go to https://www.scholarshipgps.com/layer

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Students who graduate college debt-free don’t rely on just one source of scholarships or financial aid. They layer their scholarship sources, one on top of the other. Shellee helped her son receive multiple full scholarships. Dave helped his son earn 23 outside scholarships, allowing them to pay only $1500 for his college degree - tuition, room, board, books, and fees included. Today, Shellee and her team help middle and high school students (and their parents) by preparing them for the college admissions process. They work together to create a Stand Out Strategy while striving for the best Academic, Social, Athletic, and Financial fit. Dave works with students and families in high school and college, helping them identify, apply for, and secure both institutional and outside scholarships. Join Shellee Howard, Founder and CEO of College Ready, and Dave “The Scholarship Coach” Peterson for this informative webinar to set yourself on the path to a debt-free college degree. Click here to register for this free, informative session. (All registrants will get access to the recording.)

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I recently spoke with Shellee Howard of College Ready.

After helping her son get into Harvard and after he received multiple full scholarships, Shelle went back to school to get her College Consulting degree. She worked as an independent College Consultant for two years before founding College Ready.

Shelle has been featured on FOX, CBS, and NBC. In addition, College Ready has been the topic of many press releases in several newspapers and magazines for the large merit scholarships their students continue to receive.

The College Ready team helps middle and high school students (and their parents) by preparing them for the college admissions process. They work together to create a Stand Out Strategy while striving for the best Academic, Social, Athletic, and Financial fit.

In our conversation, we discussed:

• The tactics and plans that parents can use to set up their student for a debt-free college degree, and the best timing for these plans.

• The need for students to pick the right colleges to apply to.

• The $100,000 cost of not picking the right college.

• How the activities students do today help with scholarships, college admissions, and even “adulting.”

• The scholarship strategy that can unlock college options.

• The hidden costs of college.

• The scholarship myths that will cost you money if you believe them.

To connect with Shellee, go to collegereadyplan.com or to book a free 30-minute consultation with her, go to collegereadyplan.info

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