# Student Spotlight: Turning Volunteering, Business, and Leadership Into a Standout College Application

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Podcast: [Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/parents-is-your-teen-college-ready-5437024)
Published: 2026-02-19T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this powerful student spotlight episode, Shellee Howard of College Ready® interviews a high-achieving high school senior who turned curiosity, service, and entrepreneurship into a compelling college admissions story. The student shares how volunteering with international nonprofits, founding an entrepreneurship group, fundraising for global causes, and participating in a competitive startup program helped her clarify her major, build leadership skills, and create meaningful impact — all while strengthening her college applications. Listeners will hear practical advice for students who feel stuck, including how to explore interests, find mentors, build community, apply for opportunities, and stay motivated without burnout. This episode offers reassurance to parents and inspiration to students navigating college planning with purpose.

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