Confused to College Ready Podcast

The name says it all. Courtney Kountz created this podcast to take the chaos out of the college search process, and her background as a former mental health therapist and school counselor with over 15 years of experience gives her a perspective that most college prep shows lack. She understands that the stress of applications does not just affect the student — it hits the whole family. Episodes cover the practical mechanics, like understanding PSAT scores, navigating FAFSA, and choosing the right application platform, but they also address the emotional side of things, like managing family conflict during the process and keeping communication positive when everyone is on edge. The show earned a perfect 5.0 rating and landed in the top 10 percent of all podcasts, which is notable for a niche show. With 84 episodes, the library is deep enough to walk you through the entire college search timeline from start to finish. Courtney also offers free 15-minute consultations and runs a community group, so the podcast is really the starting point for a broader support system. If the college search has your family stressed and scattered, this is the show that brings the temperature down while keeping you on track.