College Prep
The Importance of Taking the PSAT
"But I thought homeschool students didn't need to take the PSAT?" If you saw this title and thought those words, you're right. Homeschool students do not have to take the PSAT, but just…
Conquering Your Giants to Achieve Success
Guest post by Cameron Grell “I can’t give up,” I muttered. I had been working hard in certain subjects like mathematics and science for years, but I was still struggling here. Memorizing…
How to Create an Official Transcript with Accurate Homeschool Grades
Guest post by Lee Binz, The HomeScholar Parents of high school students need to create records that accurately reflect their student, and it can be pretty intimidating at first. You want the…
Homeschool High School: How to Prepare for Exams
Guest post by Heidi Rosenberg When you are a student, exams are part and parcel of your academic life, especially as a high school homeschooler! Exams can be stressful and can mount a lot…
Plan for a Debt-Free College Education
Is a Debt-Free Education Even Possible? Is that even possible? With the insatiable rising costs of higher education, the idea of college for many graduates is becoming a distant dream. Who wants…
Homeschool Grade Book and Report Card Template
One of the most difficult things about homeschooling is record keeping. With all of the quizzes, tests, and other assignments the work can get out of hand. One of our favorite ways to tame this…
College Admissions Requirements for High Schoolers
When your child is ready to enter high school, it is important to begin to establish goals in order to create an academic and extracurricular activity plan. If higher education of some…
Top Job Skills Employers Want to See
Qualities Employers Want to See In Your High Schooler As your teens think about heading out to the “real world” they should be thinking about employment and what it takes to be employable.…
Using AP and CLEP Tests in Your Homeschool
Have you started looking into the costs of tuition at your high schooler’s college of choice? If you haven’t, you might want to sit down first. It is truly a life altering experience. Sticker…
What About Homeschool High School Apprenticeships?
Our homeschool students are well trained, well socialized, and well prepared for college… but what if spending a fortune and four years isn’t what they want to do? Apprenticeship may be the…