We help your student become a successful adult and reduce the overwhelm.
You are in the right place if your family needs support with:
Picking a Major, College and/or Career
and do not want debt!
About CRFutureNOW
Our Expertise & Best Selling Book
Our Expertise & Best Selling Book
Our Expertise & Best Selling Book
With over 17 years of experience in the college counseling industry, CRFutureNOW has helped thousands of students find the perfect Major, pick a Career and get accepted into their perfect fit college. Our team consists of experienced counselors who stay up-to-date on the latest admissions requirements.
Our Approach
Our Expertise & Best Selling Book
Our Expertise & Best Selling Book
We take a holistic approach to college counseling, considering each student's academic, personal, and extracurricular achievements when creating a customized strategy. Our goal is not only to help students get accepted into college, but also to set them up for success once they get there and beyond.
Our Services
Our Expertise & Best Selling Book
Our Services
We offer a variety of services including major selection, college selection, career selection, application review, essay brainstorming/editing, and interview coaching. Our counselors are available to meet with students virtually, and we offer flexible scheduling to accommodate busy students and families.
About our Founder and our mission
Shellee Howard started College Ready in 2008 and CR Future NOW in 2021
Our mission is to help 1 Million families, prepare their children for a successful future.
Our mission is to help 1 Million families, prepare their children for a successful future.
Her first child dreamed of getting into Harvard Pre-med and he did! Her second child dreamed of getting into the University of Alabama Nursing program and she did! Her third child dreamed of getting in the film school at SFSU and he did! Her fourth child dreamed of attending AAU in Europe for International Business and she did!
Her childre
Her first child dreamed of getting into Harvard Pre-med and he did! Her second child dreamed of getting into the University of Alabama Nursing program and she did! Her third child dreamed of getting in the film school at SFSU and he did! Her fourth child dreamed of attending AAU in Europe for International Business and she did!
Her children are no different than your children.....
Her oldest son graduated Harvard in 4 years while rowing crew, being a member of a Final club and he graduated DEBT FREE. He then attended UCSD Medical school and graduated in 2 years with only $30,000 in student loans. He is now a 3rd year Orthapedic Surgeon resident at UCLA and is is getting paid while he learns.
Her oldest daughter graduated in 4 years with her BSRN degree DEBT FREE!
Her youngest two children and still in college and are on a plan to graduate DEBT FREE!
Shellee shares her story to inspire others to do the same for their children.
Our mission is to help 1 Million families, prepare their children for a successful future.
Our mission is to help 1 Million families, prepare their children for a successful future.
Our mission is to help 1 Million families, prepare their children for a successful future.
Shellee is an International Speaker and award winner. She has been featured on FOX, CBS, and NBC. In addition, College Ready and CR Future NOW have been the topic of many press releases in several newspapers and magazines for the large merit scholarships hr students continue to receive. In 2021/22 her students earned over $23 million in
Shellee is an International Speaker and award winner. She has been featured on FOX, CBS, and NBC. In addition, College Ready and CR Future NOW have been the topic of many press releases in several newspapers and magazines for the large merit scholarships hr students continue to receive. In 2021/22 her students earned over $23 million in scholarships and got into every top tier college.
Shellee and her team help middle and high school students (and their parents) by preparing them for life, college admission and a career with a return on their investment. She and her team work together to create a Stand Out Strategy for each child while striving for the best Academic, Social, Athletic and Financial fit. Shellee and her team enjoy supporting teenagers all over the world. She is passionate about service, education, and charity work. Shellee enjoys helping students build Passion Projects they are excited about. Her students are currently building their 3rd school in Uganda to educated over 150 children. Her students are also working to provide education opportunities in Oaxaca.
Problem: "My teen has no plans for the future"
Solution: CR Future NOW offers several assessments, a personal review of what the results mean and recommendations for picking a College major and Career.
Problem: "We don't know how to start"
Solution: Our Knowledge Vault has everything you need to simplify the process and our resources will help you stand out!
Our Knowledge Vault has everything you need:
The #1 question we get asked is, "How do I find the best College for my child". The Knowledge Vault is the answer.
Resources
Scholarship opportunities
FAFSA and CSS Profile done for you!
SAI / FAFSA / CSS Profile support
SAI / FAFSA / CSS Profile support
FAFSA and CSS Profile done for you!
SAI / FAFSA / CSS Profile support
Get your SAI (Student Aid Index) calculated and a strategy call to explain what you can do to lower it!
FAFSA and CSS Profile done for you!
FAFSA and CSS Profile done for you!
FAFSA and CSS Profile done for you!
Email: Shellee@collegereadyplan.com
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