As represented by the popularity of The Well Trained Mind, classical education has been one of the hottest trends in homeschooling. Some classical homeschoolers seek to continue their study of the classics through Great Books college programs. Great Books programs are based on the idea that students benefit from a strong foundation in the Western …
Have you ever wondered what is the difference between a college and a university? Do you know what a proprietary school is? Prepare yourself for college admissions by learning more about different types of colleges. Colleges: A four year institution of higher learning. These schools grant bachelor’s degrees in arts and/or sciences. Universities: These institutions …
Many families are looking for ways to lower the cost of college and to avoid accumulating a lot of student loan debt. Work College Consortium colleges can be a great option for budget-conscious homeschoolers. This group of seven colleges in the United States trades student labor for some of the lowest tuition rates available. How …
College is a major investment for most families and understanding accreditation should be a basic step in the process of decision making. Homeschool parents should take time to understand the different types of college accreditation and what they mean for students. Look for Regional College Accreditation Most nonprofit public and private colleges and universities are …
One option many homeschoolers consider for college is attending an Honors College program within a public university. Some students find Honors Colleges offer many of the features of a more selective smaller liberal arts college within a more affordable and more accessible public university setting. Typically students in the Honors College are in the top …
Any student planning to transfer from a two year to a four year college needs to know about articulation agreements. These agreements area contract between two colleges that specify how credits will be transferred. In some states there are statewide agreements making it easy for students to complete two years at a community college and …
College That Change Lives (CTCL) is a nonprofit organization that promotes awareness of small liberal arts colleges. These are often not the biggest name schools, but ones that offer a nurturing, intellectually stimulating environment. Colleges That Change Lives schools typically have small class size and personal attention – characteristics that make them appealing for many …
Understanding selectivity is important because it can help your child as they develop a list of colleges to apply to. Your homeschooler will want to be admitted to most schools they apply to. For scholarship purposes it is helpful if they are at the top of the applicant pool at least some of the schools …
Many families of children with Asperger’s and autism choose to homeschool. Parents are aware the high school years is the time to begin planning for a successful college transition. As the autism spectrum is wide and student needs vary, there is no one perfect college approach for students with Asperger’s. Some students may be successful …
One way for homeschoolers to begin to explore different college options are through virtual tours. Many colleges feature 3-D tours and videos on their websites. There are also websites that feature video tours of many campuses. Of course these aren’t a substitute for visiting campuses, but they can be a great way to begin college …
