Your Student's Summer Is Either Building Their Future or Wasting It.
There Is No In Between.
Most families spend thousands on random camps and programs that never connect to a college application, an essay, or a scholarship. The Summer Stand Out Strategy Session is one private meeting with Shellee Howard where your family builds a focused, personalized summer plan that actually moves the needle.
$797
Watch This First
If You Are About to Spend Money on a Summer Program,
Watch This First.
Shellee Howard explains exactly why most summer activities do not help students stand out and what a focused summer strategy looks like instead.
Does This Sound Familiar?
The Problem Most Families
Wait Too Long to Solve.
You are not sure what your student should be doing this summer
You have looked at programs but do not know which ones actually matter for college
Your student is busy but their activities do not connect to a clear story
You are worried about spending money on something that will not help them
Application season is closer than you think and summer feels like the last real chance to make an impact
Other families seem to know exactly what their student should be doing and yours does not
This is exactly the problem the Summer Stand Out Strategy Session was built to solve.
Does This Sound Familiar?
What If Your Student's Summer Had a Real Strategy Behind It?
The Summer Stand Out Strategy Session is a private one-on-one session with Shellee Howard, Founder of College Ready, where your family builds a focused, personalized summer plan based on your student's goals, strengths, gaps, and college admissions story.
No generic lists. No expensive guesswork. One clear plan built specifically for your student.
Why SUMMER STRATEGIES for Your Student?
Here Is What Your Student
Will Walk Away With.
A customized summer strategy built around who they are and where they want to go
A clear understanding of what to pursue and what to skip so no time or money is wasted
Summer experiences that connect directly to future college essays and applications
Leadership and service opportunities that colleges actually respect and remember
A plan that supports future scholarship applications, interviews, and positioning
What Is Included?
Everything Included in Your Summer Strategy Session.
1
Full review of your student's current profile, activities, and college goals
2
Identification of gaps in leadership, service, and meaningful experience
3
Exploration of the best-fit summer opportunities for your student specifically
4
Clear recommendations on what to pursue and what to avoid
5
Guidance on how each summer activity connects to future essays and applications
6
Customized summer action plan with next steps and a timeline to follow
Your Investment Today
$797 $1,997
Is This Right for Your Student?
This Is for Your Student If They Are...
Your student is in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade
Your student needs meaningful activities, service, leadership, or career clarity
You want to use summer intentionally and not waste it
You are not sure which programs are worth the investment
You want everything your student does this summer to connect to a bigger plan
The Person Who Will Guide Your Student
Shellee Howard
Founder, College Ready · 2026 Global Educational Consultant of the Year
With over 18 years of experience in college planning and admissions consulting, Shellee has helped College Ready families earn over $48 million in scholarships. Her son Ryan attended Harvard in Biology completely debt-free and is now completing his residency as Chief Resident of Orthopedic Surgery at UCLA.
Shellee built the SUMMER STRATEGY SESSION because she knows that direction changes everything. And she wants to be the one to help your student find theirs.
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$48M+ Scholarships Earned
100% Success Rate
18+ Years Experience
Your Student Does Not Need Another Random Activity.
They Need a Strategy.
One session. One clear plan. A summer that actually opens doors.
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