Homeschooling Senior Year – The Interview
If you applied early action or early decision you might be ready to take a break from all things college for a few months until you receive your letters from the college admissions office. However, some schools require or recommend that you have an interview. A...
Homeschooling To College – Making The Decision
Schools have sent their college decisions. Now it is time for you to decide – fit and match. It’s a little more challenging this calendar year as you do not have the opportunity to attend admitted students day in person. Some schools such as University of North...
Homeschooling and the Arts
It’s March - also known as National Craft Month. As children advance through the grades studying art provides lots of options. As they got older, I wanted to introduce my children to the beauty of handcrafts - crochet, knitting, needlepoint, card making, and sewing...
Homeschooling Junior Year – February
It’s a new year, and the junior year of high school will end in a few months. If you plan to apply to college this fall, then you need to take out the spreadsheet and get some things in order. Below I will list a few items to keep in mind to minimize the stress of...
Homeschooling to College – I got an acceptance!
You submitted your application online. You check your email one afternoon and it starts with “We have reviewed your application and are pleased to offer you admissions….” You don’t read beyond that line because you are screaming around the room. Congratulations! You...
Early Action and Early Decision College Application Deadlines are just around the corner
Early Action and Early Decision Deadlines are just around the corner. Is your application already submitted? If so, you are one of the lucky ones. Pat yourself on the back. For the rest of you, here are some steps for you to follow to get through the next 16 days. In...
College applications, deadlines, and acronyms
College application season involves a lot of deadlines and acronyms. Some applicants may need to take SAT, ACT, or SAT II exams. On the other hand, others may not require SAT II exams while others may need two or three SAT II exams as part of the application packet....
Standardized Tests and Homeschooling
SAT, ACT, AP, and more. One of the beautiful aspects of homeschooling is that families can choose the path that suits their child. However when applying to college there are certain requirements that all applicants must meet. In particular a number of institutions of...
How To Write A High School Course Description
Writing The High School Course Description As your homeschooled student prepares to work on college applications it is important for you as the parent or guidance counselor to work on the course description. The beauty of homeschooling is that you can carve your own...