Are you homeschooling a college-bound student? If you are, it is vital that you read this article! Did you know that how well your student communicates (orally and in writing) will determine his success in college and his career? Numerous studies show a correlation between self-expression and success. Effective communication skills are important for college

Find three colleges that have high expectations and welcome parental involvement. Make sure they require commitment to Biblical truth and Christian character, while giving their students a career education that requires half of all major credits to be gained in real-life professional activities. Finally, guarantee that these colleges cater specifically to homeschooled students. Running out

Good fortune is what happens when opportunity meets with preparation. ~Thomas Edison When I graduated from high school, the employer’s mantra was, “experience required.” I and my friends would often lament, “How are we to get the experience, if no one will give it to us?” As with everything else, the times have changed and

There is something very comfortable about homeschooling elementary-age children. Our goals are easily understood. Teach a child to read and to love it. Build a basic fluency in math operations and concepts. Lay a foundation of history and science upon which future studies will anchor. Shape character with Bible reading and memory work. Pray that

Some of the biggest challenges parents face are during the teen years. Even if you have a good relationship with your teens, there are always issues to deal with. Teens wish to be more independent; parents must accept this as part of the process and provide Godly limits. It can be difficult to allow teens

Most people think of a portfolio as a collection of their work. This might be like a scrapbook in which you keep your artwork or pictures of the events in your life such as a wedding or the birth of a child. Others think of a portfolio as a professional presentation for a job interview

Know Your Greek The way the world looks at it . . . homeschooling a kindergartner is sweet, homeschooling a third grader is ideal, homeschooling a seventh grader is noble, BUT homeschooling a high schooler is INSANE!!! After all, how are we going to prepare them for college?!! What about calculus, transcripts, college, or graduate