Homeschoolers who wish to earn larger merit scholarships should wish to take the PSAT seriously. The PSAT is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship. While the scholarships awarded by the National Merit...
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Tips for Pre-Law Majors
Is your homeschooler hoping to become a lawyer? If so, here are a few things you may wish to consider as you plan high school and look toward pre-law and law school. Skills More Crucial Than Major Law school doesn’t...
No Credit for APs at Selective Colleges: Myth or Fact?
There has long been a rumor circulating that Advanced Placement tests offer little value for students planning to attend highly selective colleges. In this article, we look at the current AP test policies of...
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...
Physical Education for Homeschoolers
Many states require physical education for all students including homeschoolers. Fortunately, PE is one of the easiest requirements for most homeschoolers to meet. With a little creativity you can find options that will...
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...
Extracurricular Ideas for Homeschool High School
Homeschooling high school is about a lot more than academics. While extracurricular involvement for homeschoolers doesn’t always look the same as it does for traditional high school students, extracurricular matter a...
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...
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...
10 Ways College Admissions Have Changed
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 children are playing on a...
