# #361 How AI is Reshaping Education and College Admissions

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Podcast: [Embracing Digital Transformation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/embracing-digital-transformation-441152)
Published: 2026-06-23T04:54:22+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/360d35d4
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## Resource

Check out my new book AI Augmented Teams on Amazon or on my website paidar.ai/books. Host Dr. Darren sits down with Shellee Howard, founder and CEO of College Ready, to unpack how generative AI is changing education, college admissions, and career planning. From AI-proof skills to smarter college choices, Shellee explains why adaptability, critical thinking, and networking matter more than ever in a rapidly shifting world. ## Key Takeaways - **AI is accelerating change in education and hiring.** Families should plan for a future where entry-level roles are shrinking and new skills matter more. - **College choice should start with the student, not the school.** Values, strengths, grit, and adaptability should guide the path. - **AI in college admissions is creating tension.** Schools are debating how to detect it, but many workplaces already expect AI use. - **The most valuable skills are human skills.** Communication, critical thinking, debate, logic, and resilience are becoming essential. - **Networking is a major return on investment.** Strong alumni networks and professional relationships can matter as much as the degree itself. - **Embrace AI, don’t fear it.** The future belongs to students and professionals who can use AI responsibly and think at a higher level. ## Chapters - **00:00** Intro and AI’s impact on education - **02:10** Shellee Howard’s origin story - **07:20** Why AI is changing college admissions - **12:40** The real skills students need now - **18:05** How universities are responding to generative AI - **24:00** AI, essays, and the future of admissions - **29:15** Choosing college, trade school, or another path - **35:00** Adaptability, resilience, and failure as learning - **40:10** The role of networking and alumni connections Why This Matters Now…

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