# Is It Ever Too Early to Start Preparing for College? | A Real Student’s College Ready Journey

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Podcast: [Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/parents-is-your-teen-college-ready-5437024)
Published: 2026-01-08T19:18:10+00:00
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## Resource

What does the college admissions process really look like from a student’s perspective? In this episode of the College Ready Podcast, Founder & CEO Shellee Howard sits down with College Ready student Vidarth to unpack his journey—from discovering engineering, conducting advanced research, and presenting to professionals, to managing senior-year stress and finding balance through music. Vidarth shares: When he actually started thinking about college How passion (not pressure) shaped his activities Why reaching out for help changed everything The confidence he gained beyond college admissions Advice he would give his freshman-year self This conversation is a must-watch for parents and students who want clarity, perspective, and reassurance during the college planning process. 🎓 Learn more about College Ready and how early planning creates confident students through https://collegereadyplan.info/ 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email or call Shellee@collegereadyplan.com (949)235-7350

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