Phew! There is so much to think about during the college search process! How do you know what to look for in a college? Which factors really do matter, and which just aren’t that important? You’ve spent all this time preparing for college, now how do you make sure to pick the best one? Well, […]
Applying to college is not rocket science, but it helps to have an idea of what to do when. From choosing a major to narrowing down the search to filling out the application, this episode gives you the plan so you can ensure that nothing has been forgotten in your quest to prepare for college.
WOW, talk about a veteran homeschooler, Pat Wesolowski homeschooled for THIRTY-TWO YEARS and is now the Homeschool Specialist at Bryan College. She chats with us in these episodes about the college application process for homeschoolers, including tips about timing, standardized tests, scholarships—all the stuff you wanna know! It’s a fun conversation as she also shares
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One of the biggest fears about homeschooling high school is about missing something important. “I’ll mess my kid up for life because I didn’t know about a key requirement!” Nope, not gonna happen. In this episode I give you the KEY to making sure you haven’t missed ANYTHING, that you know EXACTLY what your teen
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In previous episodes Jean Burk told us how to prepare for the ACT, SAT, & CLT, but you might still have some burning questions about the basic things you need to know. Why take these tests? When should you take them? Which test to take? How do you register? These are the questions that I
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Phew, those pesky tests are so intimidating, but they can make a huge difference in how much you have to pay for college! They are an integral part of preparing for college, whether we like it or not. The guest for the next three episodes, Jean Burk, got FREE RIDES for both of her kids
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I had friends who went to Ivy Leagues, but I never even applied. I was too intimidated by that whole thing! And frankly, I was still intimidated when it came time to help my kids search for colleges—so we didn’t even look at top-tier schools. But Heather Woodie has gotten TWO kids into two different
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As if homeschooling high school wasn’t scary enough, now you have to search for the college that your teen will go to that will make or break the rest of their life. No pressure! I’ve been through it four times now, and each time it has worked out just fine—except for the one kid who
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If you’re stressed about how to get your homeschooled teen into college with a brilliant transcript, thinking that you have to make sure your teen does all the things that will help them “look good,” then this podcast episode is for you. Ann has a unique perspective which may help you breathe easier! SCROLL DOWN
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Overview: When you’re wondering how to pay for college, this SAT/ACT prep course is one of the best and easiest ways to get some help. It’s reasonably priced and effective, a win-win! Note: this post is sponsored by College Prep Genius, but all opinions are my own. Referral links are present. College is looming and
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Overview: My Ideal College is a college and career counseling service that will help any teen narrow down a major and choose colleges to pursue. We went from no clue to a confident choice in just a few weeks! It’s a solid investment in your teen’s future.Note: This article was sponsored by My Ideal College
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Having just arrived back home yesterday from dropping off our third college freshman, I’m wanting to share my pain, lol. This one is a real toughie in the life of a parent, y’all! My husband asked, “Why didn’t they tell us about this when we were having babies?” It’s probably a good thing they don’t,
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Overview: Getting a homeschool high school diploma is a simple process that anyone can accomplish easily. Find out exactly what a diploma is and how (and where!) to get yours. Note: this post was sponsored by HomeschoolDiploma.com, but all opinions are my own. There are memes going around lately that say things like “How old
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Overview: You can count ACT and SAT practice as an elective for your teen. It’s worth doing, since scholarships are often based on scores from these tests. When I was in high school, lo those MANY years ago, nobody that I knew of prepared ahead of time for college entrance exams such as the SAT
Talking to other homeschool moms about preparing for college can be intimidating. They are always doing so much more, aren’t they? Their kid has a gazillion AP credits on their transcript or is doing dual enrollment with a 4.3 average (who knew such a thing existed?) or got a 35 on the ACT — and
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Overview: Grief is normal when your child goes to college. Here are some tried and true ways to handle it from a mom who has been there with five kids. You just dropped off your baby at college. Yes, you wanted this for them; and yes, it’s a natural part of growing up. But still.
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Overview: Do this simple thing to know what it takes for a homeschooled teen to get into college. Ease your fears about homeschooling high school now! Many of the articles I read about homeschooling high school are very daunting. They make it appear that if my child hasn’t read a specific list of 500 books
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Overview: Not sure if college is right for your high school teen? The Praxis apprenticeship is a college alternative that takes less than a year! Read this interview! BTW, I was indeed compensated for my time to write this post. But I have no hesitation in telling you that I would have written it exactly
Other than creating a transcript, writing high school course descriptions is probably one of the most intimidating tasks for a homeschool mama. You’ve prepared your teen for college, but now you have to show exactly how. Yikes! Hey, don’t let yourself get uptight about them until you know for sure if you will need them
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Overview: You can be sure you are doing good enough college preparation with your homeschooled teen when you keep these simple things in mind. Why are you afraid to homeschool high school? Ask that question of anyone who hasn’t tried it yet, and you’ll almost always get the same answer: “I’m afraid I won’t prepare my
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