It’s finally here—your senior year of high school as a homeschool student! While it’s easy to get caught up in the rush of finishing school strong and enjoying fun senior-year activities, it’s also crunch time for creating your high school transcript and starting the college application process. During my own senior year of high school at home, [...]
Creating a professional, high-quality transcript is one the most important steps you can take toward being accepted by your top-choice college. But during our years of experience helping homeschool families and private schools navigate the do’s and don’ts of great transcripts, we’ve encountered a few common errors, omissions, and straight-up faux pas that always spell [...]
Have you considered community college? The idea might be foreign to you, and for good reason. Traditionally, community colleges have carried a stigma that identifies them as a less-than-optimal choice compared to four-year schools. In some cases, that stigma is deserved. But like any college—community-level, state run, or private—some schools are poor, some are mediocre, [...]
This is the sixth and final part of our series on saving a buck while attending college. Read part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, and part 5. 30. If you live on campus, bike or use public transit instead of owning a car An analysis by AAA found the average annual cost [...]
This is the fifth part of our six-part series on saving a buck while attending college. Read part 1, part 2, part 3, and part 4. 23. Consider the cost-saving benefits of the ROTC If you’re willing to serve your country while pursuing your education, the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) could be the right [...]
This is the fourth part of our six-part series on saving a buck while attending college. Read part 1, part 2, and part 3. 18. Apply for a high-school honors program and/or pursue scholarships If your student is still in high school, consider the benefits of enrollment in an honors program. It’s easy to overlook [...]