How to Go to College and Graduate Debt-Free With Shellee Howard

<p>Gone are the days of high school students waiting until their Junior Year to consider college. Nowadays, students and families that wait until eleventh grade to have a discussion about higher education options (and costs) are behind. In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, host Marc Bautis and John Williams are joined by Shellee Howard, founder and CEO of <a href='https://collegereadyplan.com/'>College Ready</a> and <a href='https://collegereadyplan.com/tutoring/'>CR Tutoring and Test Strategies</a>. Howard is a college graduate, a Certified Independent College Strategist, and the best-selling author of <a href='https://freebook.collegereadyplan.com/order-form1644508841710'><em>How to Send Your Student to College Without Losing Your Mind or Your Money</em></a><em>. </em>Together, they discuss why organizing your family’s financial house needs to begin as soon as your child enters their Sophomore year. Plus, how a student can build a better list of colleges, stand out amongst other applicants, and negotiate a financial aid award letter. </p><p>In this episode, you will learn:</p><ul><li>When to start <em>financially</em> planning for college, and when to start <em>academically</em> planning for college.</li><li>How a student can stand out when applying for colleges.</li><li>The seven factors that make up a strong college application, and which ones have the most impact.</li><li>Common misconceptions about applying for college and scholarships.</li><li>And more!</li></ul><p>Resources:<br/><a href='https://bautisfinancial.com/episode-126-how-to-go-to-college-and-graduate-debt-free-with-shellee-howard/'>Episode Transcript &amp; Blog</a> | <a href='https://collegereadyplan.com/'>College Ready</a> | <a href='https://collegereadyplan.com/tutoring/'>CR Tutoring and Test Strategies</a> | Claim your free copy of <em>How to Send Your Student to College Without Losing Your Mind or Your Money</em>: <a href='https://freebook.collegereadyplan.com/order-form1644508841710'>freebook.collegereadyplan.com</a> | <a href='h