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...
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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...
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...
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...
GED? Is it Necessary for Homeschoolers?
Many people assume that homeschoolers should take the GED test as a way to prove the student has completed high school. While the GED is useful for many adult learners who left high school without graduating, it is...
National Merit Scholarship Awards
Homeschoolers who wish to earn larger merit scholarships should take the PSAT seriously. The PSAT is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship. While the scholarships awarded by the National Merit...
FAFSA Tips for Homeschooling Families
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the FAFSA, is the most important step to qualify for financial aid for college. This is the required form to receive federal money, such as Pell Grants, loans, and work...
Financial Aid: Independent Student Status
Some parents say they’ve figured out the way they are going to cope with college costs. Their plan is to no longer claim their child as a dependent on income taxes with the belief this means the parent income will not...
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...