Let’s kick off the summer with some FUNDRAISING FUN for our teens! HS4CC is hosting our first-ever HS4CC Trivia Game Night, with all proceeds benefiting the HS4CC 2024 Internship Scholarship program! HS4CC Interns will receive a scholarship that they can use towards dual enrollment during high school! This is an amazing new scholarship opportunity we hope to expand each year to our community.
Please help us by joining us at a fun game night! Our fun-filled night will be played using Kahoot! with special prizes for our top winners!
Our “Class of” Facebook groups allow you to connect with other parents so you’ll never miss an important deadline! When should you fill out the FAFSA? When to tour a college? When to take the PSAT? Homeschooling for College Credit “Class of” groups connect parents on the timeline as you. Class of groups for 2024-2029 OPEN NOW!
I’m thrilled that Homeschooling for College Credit parent Chari is allowing me to share her son’s story with you. Chari’s son used Arizona State University Universal Learner courses for dual enrollment, but wasn’t strongly considering them for a bachelor’s degree. Read more about what changed her mind and the amazing scholarship her son got!
To start your 4-Year Plan, simply list out the four years of high school—grades 9 through 12—on a piece of paper. You might find it helpful to fold or otherwise divide your page into quarters, with each quadrant representing a grade, or create a table or spreadsheet electronically.
So, if you already feel yourself mounting a reaction to the title, this post isn’t for you. Like anything you’re good at, you can’t imagine that other people can’t “become” good at it too… if they only had a better attitude, different curriculum, a better teacher, etc. I have watched STEM-majors double in the past few years, so there is a ton of emphasis on math after Algebra 2 in high school. Sure, with 10,000 hours it’s possible to become an expert in anything. This post is not that.
I answered an email this morning asking about “standard” General Education courses. The parent wanted to know if a set of college courses exists that will satisfy the general education degree requirements at every college. While you won’t find a standardized list of general education requirements, I have a list of 10 courses that will almost certainly be part of every general education list you find. This plan will get you really close until you can narrow your target college list and choose the exact courses your teen needs.
Will it transfer? The most frequently asked question by all HS4CC parents is how to pick dual enrollment courses that will transfer into their target college after high school. It’s not luck, but it’s also not rocket science- you can learn how to resourcefully plan with the accuracy and precision of a college advisor. Actually, I’ll teach you how to do it better than your average college advisor. 😉
Will it Transfer? Determining whether your teen’s courses will transfer to their college isn’t about luck, it’s a crucial skill that can save you from costly credit losses and unnecessary class repeats. In this limited-edition live course, I’ll teach you exactly how to choose HS4CC courses with exceptional accuracy. I’ll also teach you how to win an appeal when the course isn’t accepted as predicted. Your registration fee includes the class recording and downloadable handout. $45 (90 minutes plus Q&A session to follow)
May Q&A Hour with Jennifer. Open to everyone. Ask your questions about Homeschooling for College Credit, high school, college, transcripts, etc. Not recorded for replay. Free.
How to HS4CC with Study.com this summer. Learn how teens (or adults) can make the most of the next two months by using tricks and strategies for maximum credits. Free.
(Name of college removed) Wondering whether a credit will transfer is one of the most common questions, so let’s look at some of the ways you can tell and some other things to consider before you decide.
The very quick answer for this specific college: Transfer is highly unlikely.
First, I want to say that transferability is a factor, but it’s not always the only factor. Taking a course to use later costs both time and money, so transferability comes into question when you’re spending valuable financial resources to pay for a class and you’re dedicating valuable hours of their high school schedule to complete the course.
When I started Homeschooling for College Credit, I always spoke of transferability as a requirement, but over the years several parents have argued that there were reasons they chose a class even when they knew it wouldn’t transfer to a different college, so I want to start with those and then I’ll answer the question of transferability.
Your teen plans to attend this college after high school and the course increases their chances of admissions.
Your teen plans to attend this college after high school and the course counts towards the credential at this college.
The course is low cost or free and you want them to take it for high school credit.
The course is high quality and you want them to take it for high school credit.
The course is offered by a specific college or professor that you want them to learn this subject from their perspective.
The subject is unusual or unique and you can’t find it elsewhere.
Those reasons may outweigh the transferability question in your family! But if they don’t, and you really want to choose courses that have the best chance of being used after high school, the first thing we must look at is accreditation.
in 2020 the United States Department of Education (USDE) removed the distinction between regional and national accreditors, and now categorizes both types of agencies as institutional accreditors. The USDE also removed the limitation on regional accreditors’ geographic scope. This can make it hard to trust the phrase “accredited college” because accreditation can be one of the key filters used by a college.
For decades we’ve advised you to choose only “RA” colleges, which are colleges that were classified as “Regionally Accredited” but now that they’ve done away with that label, and call all approved accreditors “Institutional Accreditors” which means you’ll have to look each college up long-hand. These are the accreditors that you want to look for when understanding transferability of credits:
Understanding how and when credit will transfer is not rocket science, it’s learnable! Beyond accreditation, there are other important things to check, but once you’ve invested a little bit of time into learning how a registrar will evaluate incoming credit, you’ll provide a huge value to your homeschool by bringing wisdom to the process.
Homeschooling for College Credit is offering an online webinar live this Friday May 10, 2024 at 6pm EST. Cost to register is $45. Register here: Will It Transfer?
Determining whether your teen’s courses will transfer to their college isn’t about luck, it’s a crucial skill that can save you from costly credit losses and unnecessary class repeats. In this limited-edition live course, I’ll teach you exactly how to choose HS4CC courses with exceptional accuracy. I’ll also teach you how to win an appeal when the course isn’t accepted as predicted. Your registration fee includes the class recording and downloadable handout. (90 minutes plus Q&A session to follow)
Let’s kick off the summer with some FUNDRAISING FUN for our teens! HS4CC is hosting our first-ever HS4CC Trivia Game Night, with all proceeds benefiting the HS4CC 2024 Internship Scholarship program!
If CLEP exams and dual enrollment are part of your love language, this event is for you!
Our fun-filled night will be played using Kahoot! with special prizes for our winners!
Spring always reminds me of how close we are to the end of the school year! This is my favorite time to ask you for your happy stories to be featured on our website and blog. Happy stories allow you to share your family’s HS4CC success with the entire community and encourage others who have just started. If your teen has overcome learning challenges, if you’ve reduced their cost, or if they earned a degree, those are just some of the stories we love to hear. See details below about how to submit your unique story!
Roughly two-thirds of first-generation students graduate with student loan debt, according to a 2021 Pew Research Center report. First-gen students may be missing scholarship money they qualify for because they misunderstand the criteria.
Will it transfer? The most frequently asked question by all HS4CC parents is how to pick dual enrollment courses that will transfer into their target college after high school. It’s not luck, but it’s also not rocket science- you can learn how to resourcefully plan with the accuracy and precision of a college advisor. Actually, I’ll teach you how to do it better than your average college advisor. 😉
Layered Preparation: When you take the HS4CC approach to CLEP exam preparation, you’ll end up with a robust and solid approach worth both high school and college credit.
Will it Transfer? Determining whether your teen’s courses will transfer to their college isn’t about luck, it’s a crucial skill that can save you from costly credit losses and unnecessary class repeats. In this limited-edition live course, I’ll teach you exactly how to choose HS4CC courses with exceptional accuracy. I’ll also teach you how to win an appeal when the course isn’t accepted as predicted. Your registration fee includes the class recording and downloadable handout. $45 (90 minutes plus Q&A session to follow)
May Q&A Hour with Jennifer. Open to everyone. Ask your questions about Homeschooling for College Credit, high school, college, transcripts, etc. Not recorded for replay. Free.
How to HS4CC with Study.com this summer. Learn how teens (or adults) can make the most of the next two months by using tricks and strategies for maximum credits. Free.
It’s that time of the month the BEST time! Each month I invite you to share your wins with us! No one quite understands this crazy way of homeschooling better than your community. Did your teen earn college credit this month? Did they finish a class? Pass their first test? Finish a CLEP prep course? Share below so we can celebrate with you!
Have you avoided creating your teen’s transcript? We can help! Homeschooling for College Credit transcript resources help you create the perfect homeschool transcript to display all your teen’s high school and college credits. Your teen’s transcript will be ready for dual enrollment applications, high school graduation, and college admission once you get it written. Today is the day.
Join Jennifer Cook-DeRosa for a brand new 45-minute live course this summer called “How to Homeschool for College Credit with Studycom.”
In this course, Jennifer provides an overview of Studycom and the pros and cons of earning college credit with their program. What is Studycom? Why do parents choose this brand over another? How do you get college credit? Is it the same as dual enrollment? Do the credits from Studycom transfer? How will I know if it’s the right fit for my Homeschooling for College Credit teen? Is it expensive?
In addition, we’ll have an open mic question and answer period!
Saturday 05/25/2024 10 am EST
How to HS4CC with Studycom this summer. Learn how teens (or adults) can make the most of the next two months. Free.
As with all college credit programs, there are pros and cons to various systems. This is not a “sales pitch” webinar; this is a neutral overview of this specific course product and a discussion of whether or not it makes sense in your homeschool. There is no cost to attend the webinar.
You’ll leave with a clear understanding of what Studycom is, what it isn’t, how parents use it in their homeschool, and how parents use it to plan their teen’s degree for a lower cost. We’ll also discuss when Studycom is NOT the right fit for your teen!
Will it transfer? The most frequently asked question by all HS4CC parents is how to pick dual enrollment courses that will transfer into their target college after high school. It’s not luck, but it’s also not rocket science- you can learn how to resourcefully plan with the accuracy and precision of a college advisor. Actually, I’ll teach you how to do it better than your average college advisor. 😉
Are any pros or cons to testing out of a BA in Liberal Arts or Business before pursuing a “real degree” in something else? WAIT!! STOP!!! Don’t do it!! OMGosh!!
Learn how to calculate your teen’s GPA quickly and accurately using our favorite GPA calculator. Weighted and unweighted GPAs and semester/year/cumulative calculations will be shown. Free
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Tuesday 04/09/2024 7 pm CT/ 8 pm EST
ASU Universal Learner and Study Hall Information Session
Join us to learn more about using ASU Universal Learner (UL) and Study Hall (SH) courses in your homeschool. Courses are open to anyone, anywhere. Find out why HS4CC users love ASU UL courses. Free.
This is open to everyone. Ask your questions about Homeschooling for College Credit, high school, college, transcripts, etc. It is not recorded for replay. Free.
This is considered an essential workshop for every HS4CC parent! This class teaches you everything you need to create the perfect homeschool transcript to display high school and college credit. Your registration fee includes the class recording, a packet of transcript samples, our handout, FREE lifetime enrollment into the BIG Transcript Intensive Class self-paced version, and FREE future admission into every BIG Transcript live course offered in 2024. $45 (3 hours includes a halftime break)
In the next several months, Modern States is launching its NEW PLATFORM! As you know, Modern States offers free CLEP vouchers to every student who passes a CLEP course, so we use a LOT of Modern States around here. They are looking for users who have used the platform in the past to test this new platform! Details inside.
Looking for a unique internship opportunity? HS4CC, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, seeks talented teens in our community to help us build and promote many new projects this summer. Our interns will do real-world work and be an essential part of our team. We encourage the interns to use their time with us to develop skills for their resume and work they can use in a portfolio during job interviews or on a college application.
Always the most popular class we teach. Registrations for this event will include several freebies including an all-access-pass to attend this class every time it is offered in 2024! See the post for details. 04/27/2024 The BIG Transcript Intensive Class
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