As your teens enter the college admissions process are you wondering what to expect? College admissions have changed dramatically in the last 25 years. It is important to understand our kids are playing on a different...
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College Student Job Strategies
Most college students need to work in order to help with expenses. Working in college can encourage students to be more organized about their time. In some communities teen and young adult part time jobs are not as easy...
Academic Benefits of Homeschooling High School
Even for many families who have been homeschooling since their kids were young, the prospect of homeschooling high school can seem daunting. It is a lot to be responsible for geometry, chemistry lab, SATs, preparation...
Homeschool AP Science Options
Is your homeschooler a strong science student? If so, AP sciences may be a a good option to consider. Science APs are considered among the harder of the Advanced Placement tests which means they are also among the APs...
Ivy League Homeschool Admissions
Can homeschoolers get into Ivy League colleges? Yes, but as for all students it is very competitive. Students who want to be successful in highly selective admissions are advised to start early and carefully build their...
Mail from Colleges
Has the deluge of college mail started arriving in your homeschooler’s mailbox yet? While social media is an increasingly popular way for colleges to market, the familiar glossy brochures filling the mailbox are a...
Is a Homeschool Co-op What You Need?
Are your high school students in a homeschool co-op? Is it a good fit for your family? Homeschooling co-ops are one of many options families consider during the high school years along with outsourcing and dual...
Common Application Essay Strategies
Essays are a crucial step in the college admissions process for most students. Seniors completing the Common Application need to choose from one of seven different essay prompts. There are no good or bad essay prompts...
Community College Considerations for Homeschoolers
While exact figures for homeschoolers are not available, four of ten high school graduates begin their college career at community college. For some students it makes good sense to begin college with a dual enrollment...
AP Exam Self-Study
AP exams offer the chance to demonstrate subject mastery and the possibility of earning college credit. While the majority of Advanced Placement testers take formal classes either in a brick and mortar or online school...
