Our Learning Folio
The perfect tool for Transcript-building Tracking PO Box 510526 Milwaukee, WI 53203 877-836-9960; www.ourlearningfolio.com Two of the most important non-teaching aspects of homeschooling are planning...
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Committed by Home School Parents When Applying For College By INGE CANNON, EDUCATION PLUS All parents who home educate their children must prepare a written statement that summarizes academic...
View ArticleIndiana University: Earn a College Degree at Home
Homeschooled students are accustomed to studying on their own schedule, at home, so it’s not surprising to learn that some of these students want to keep their independence when they go on to college....
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by Rachel Phillips [Editor’s Note: Skidmore’s University Without Walls is closing in May. We chose to re-print this article from 2007 as an overview of the college experience in general. Currently,...
View ArticlePrepare Your High School Student for College
Before you know it, college will be knocking at your door. As the parent of a high school student, it’s your job to make sure the transition is as easy as possible. Don’t wait until senior year before...
View ArticleWho’s Really To Blame for Student Debt?
As the cost of education continues to increase, one might question who’s really at fault for a student’s accumulated debt: the institutions that impose higher tuition or the students that choose to...
View ArticleBringing Computer Science to Your Homeschool World
By Chris Yust, Homeschool Programming, Inc. You no doubt already have the basic subjects covered in your curriculum: Reading, writing, math, history, arts, science, geography, social studies … all of...
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Career Choices & Changes – Book & Website
Your Path to Personal Success and Self-sufficiency Mindy Bingham & Sandy Stryker Published by Academic Innovations www.academicinnovationshighered.com 800-967-8016 Book: 367 pages, 8.5 x 11...
View ArticleChemistry for Everyone – A Helpful Primer for High School or College Chemistry
Tuxedo Publishing 7827 Wintercress Lane Springfield, VA 22152 www.tuxedopublishing.com E-mail: info@tuxedopublishing.com By Jennifer Nairne When I envisioned homeschooling my children, I wanted to...
View ArticleTips on Preparing Ahead of Time for College Entrance — Excerpt from...
by Shawn Cohen I’m a homeschool high school graduate. My mom was always a little worried about homeschooling us all the way through to college, but after graduating a decade ago, I can’t say I’ve...
View ArticlePenn Foster College — Affordable, FlexibleDistance Learning
Founded in 1890, Penn Foster has been a leader in career-focused, distance learning education for more than 100 years. We combine high-quality, online learning with flexible and affordable programming,...
View ArticleNew SAT Coming Soon
by Jean Burk, www.collegeprepgenius.com There have been a lot of rumors flying around since David Coleman, president of the College Board, announced earlier this year plans to change the SAT. This...
View ArticleOur Learning Folio
The perfect tool for Transcript-building Tracking PO Box 510526 Milwaukee, WI 53203 877-836-9960; www.ourlearningfolio.com Two of the most important non-teaching aspects of homeschooling are planning...
View ArticleCOLLEGE BOARD AP EXAM INFORMATION FOR HOMESCHOOLERS
http://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/ap/scores/prepare/homeschool Because parents and students cannot order exams directly, the AP Program encourages schools to assist homeschooled students...
View ArticleGo after more merit money
Aside from financial-need-based scholarships, many universities offer merit scholarships to students who have high test scores, good GPAs, or other academic accomplishments. Many schools are actually...
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If you’ve sent in your college applications, but aren’t quite sure how you and your family are going to pay once you get accepted, now is definitely the time to have that conversation and set some...
View ArticleNational College Planners – the Fast Track Through the Admissions Hoops!
By Alexis Kindig The college admission and financial aid application processes can be overwhelming, perhaps especially so for home high-schoolers who don’t have access to a guidance counselor. There...
View ArticleRewritten SAT due next year
The SAT has been rewritten for 2016, generating controversy among educators and test anxiety among students. The rewrite is meant to align the test more closely with what is actually taught in high...
View ArticleGeorge Washington Carver Scholarship application now open
The George Washington Carver Scholarship Fund awards college grants to students at historically black colleges and universities who have declared a major in a business, math, science, or technology...
View ArticleWhat Really Happens on College Campuses?
Early preparation equals success By Carolyn Croom Baker, Achievement Works.com Jessica’s graduation party was like many May – June events. She was heading off to her dream college with a merit...
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