Shellee Howard

College admissions consultant for students and parents in California

Admissions ConsultantCalifornia, United States$150 to $225 an hour
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Hourly rate range$150 to $225 an hour
Focus areas
Works withStudents and Parents
Based inCalifornia, United States
CredentialsHECA member
PracticeCollege Ready

Shellee Howard is an independent college admissions consultant who helps students and parents plan for college. She runs College Ready in California. Her work starts in middle school and runs through college. She covers course planning, testing strategy, essays, applications, interviews, scholarships and transfers. College Ready has served more than 2,700 students, and the site reports that its students have earned more than $80M in merit scholarships and grants.

What Shellee helps with

Shellee works with students and parents on getting into the right college and paying for it. Planning begins as early as middle school.

  • Course planning and academic strategy
  • Custom testing strategies
  • Writing strong college essays and applications
  • Preparing for college interviews
  • Building leadership and activities that stand out
  • Finding scholarships and financial aid
  • Increasing merit aid
  • Transferring between colleges

Who Shellee works with

Shellee works with students and their parents. Clients range from middle school students to those already in college who need transfer help. Families come to her to build a clear plan around a student's goals and strengths.

How Shellee works

College Ready uses a 3-step process. First is Discover, where the team learns the student's strengths, interests, challenges and goals. Second is Plan, where they build a personal roadmap covering academics, activities, testing and applications. Third is Achieve, where they guide the student through each step to submit strong applications. Families start with a strategy call, and students get ongoing mentorship along the way.

Background and qualifications

Shellee Howard is an independent college consultant and the founder of College Ready. She is a member of HECA. Her firm has worked with more than 2,700 students across the U.S. and beyond. She also has a team, a podcast and speaking work.

Shellee Howard pricing

Hourly rate range
$150 to $225 an hour
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Programs and services

  • Strategy call
  • Ongoing mentorship
  • College planning from middle school through college
  • Scholarship guidance
  • Transfer support
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The CoachVouch take

Her firm plans for college from middle school on and has helped students earn more than $80M in merit scholarships and grants.

Best for families who want a full plan for admissions and merit aid starting early.

Common questions

How much does Shellee Howard charge?

Coaching with Shellee runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.

What does Shellee Howard help with?

Shellee Howard helps with course planning and academic strategy, custom testing strategies, writing strong college essays and applications and preparing for college interviews.

Is Shellee Howard certified?

Shellee Howard lists: HECA member.

How early can families start with Shellee Howard?

Families can start in middle school. The plan continues through college.

How do I contact Shellee Howard?

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