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Should You Send Your Homeschooled High Schooler to Public School?
Determining whether to send your high schooler to public school is a question that comes up often. Here are some things to consider before you decided.
The Benefits of Earning Alternative Credits for High School Homeschoolers
How can you set yourself up for success before you begin college? Earning alternative college credits while in high school is an excellent start!
A Homeschooler’s Guide to Preparing for College
When preparing for college, the earlier you start, the better! To ensure that you are in the best position possible, follow these 8 steps.
Daily, Weekly and Monthly Planning for Relaxed Homeschoolers
Daily, weekly and monthly planning for relaxed homeschoolers shows you what’s coming and helps you better summarize what your family has learned.
7 Ways for Homeschooled High School Students to Earn College Credits
Earning college credits in high school is a great way to save money and graduate sooner. Here are 7 ways to earn college credits in high school.
Why and How to Plan High School Study Groups for Your Homeschool
Study groups are a fantastic way to engage teens in a new way of learning. Don’t miss out on the benefits that they offer!
College Admissions for Homeschoolers 101: Part 4
A 4-part series on college admissions 101, focusing specifically on application items and processes that are special to homeschoolers.
Homeschooling High School Electives
Preparing to homeschool high school can be a bit intimidating for homeschool moms. Find 5 Ideas for homeschooling high school electives.
College Admissions for Homeschoolers 101: Part 3
College admissions for homeschoolers – what can you expect with standardized testing, disability accommodations, and financial aid.
College Admissions for Homeschoolers 101: Part 2
College admissions for homeschoolers – what’s on a college application, the different types of applications, and what colleges are looking for.
College Admissions for Homeschoolers 101: Part 1
What you should be doing, and when, to navigate the college admission process. Tips to hopefully help alleviate any worry you may have.
Holding Teens Accountable Without Taking Over
Is holding teens accountable possible without completely taking over?!? Why, yes it is. Check out these tips for tracking our independent teens!
Outstanding Homeschooling High School Resources
Homeschooling high school isn’t as complicated as you might think. Finding excellent resources can bring peace to the process.
Write a College Scholarship Essay That Stands Out!
College scholarships are there for the taking, we’re told, but what if the application requirement is an essay? How, in a vast sea of essays the jurors must read, can you get yours to stand out?
Creating a relaxed homeschooling transcript: It can be done!
It is absolutely possible to create a relaxed homeschooling transcript for high school – even if your teen completes no traditional coursework. Here’s a look at how it can be done.
Top Tips to Help Homeschoolers Find a Test Prep Tutor
Just about the best thing you could ever do for your college-prep student is enroll them in an SAT/ACT prep class. So to help you, here’s a checklist of what you ought to consider when you research a test prep tutor, class or program.
Homeschool Superstar: How to Get into Your Dream College
With a willingness to break away from the crowd, there are steps you can take to ensure that you, and your application, will shine. You can make a strong impression and improve your chances of getting into your dream college. Even better news: it won’t be that hard.
Why We Chose Dual Enrollment for Homeschooling High School
Dual enrollment courses are real college courses for real college credit; the final grades are reflected in a student’s college GPA. As such, it is important to make sure your student is ready for the demanding work a college class will require.
Homeschool to College – It’s Not That Hard!
Are you homeschooling a high schooler who wants to go to college? Going from homeschool to college is really not that hard! I thought that it would be, at first, too. Here’s six key steps to help your homeschool teen get in to college.
Gift Kits for Homeschoolers that Keep Giving All Year Long
It's the time of year when you're thinking about what gifts to provide for your children and I'm sure as a homeschooling mom you are searching for ideas that are both fun, hands-on entertainment but also can be used for unexpected learning. Gift kits are a great way...