ACE put out a press release early 2020 about a shift toward free electronic transcripts! We love free, and this shift moves their transcript service to an outside company. Updates will continue as new information is learned about this new program and process.
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HELP! Is my teen is applying to college soon, and I’m not sure if she should apply as a freshman or as a transfer student?
Earning college credit in high school prompts parents to often ask whether their teen is an incoming freshman or a transfer student. There is always a little confusion around the topic because “freshman” means 2 different things, but they often get mashed into meaning 1 thing – so let’s start with the two different definitions of “freshman.” Continue reading “College Freshman or a Transfer Student?”
Sick of online classes? I received a message today from a HS4CC parent asking about paper-based correspondence classes. Some of you may remember a time when “distance learning” was actually a paper-based snail mail process. Though most have faded away, YES, I do keep a list of these programs if you’re interested in something a little different.
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Here’s a curated list of scholarships your rising 12th grader can apply for right now! As always, I grabbed these from my favorite scholarship list JLV Consulting- love that site! Continue reading “Scholarships to Apply for NOW”
Nine out of ten families decide that their children are college material as early as the day they sign up for preschool. In 2014, a kindergarten play was shelved so the 5-year olds could prep for college. We’ve created a sense of urgency around college admissions and attendance at all costs. Continue reading “Stupid Girl – What Was She Thinking?”
Before I ever started homeschooling my own teens for college credit, I wanted to know more about CLEP, and how it worked. The super-short version is that I took one exam “just to see” what it would be like….but I ended up testing out of an Associate’s Degree (60 credits) in 6 months! I didn’t need that degree; I worked as a chef and had my culinary credentials in place, but it was loads of fun and a little addictive once I got rolling. Continue reading “My Top 10 CLEP Prep Tips for PARENTS”
Here’s a curated list of scholarships your rising 12th grader can apply for right now! As always, I grabbed these from my favorite scholarship list JLV Consulting- love that site! Continue reading “Scholarships to Apply for NOW”
At some point in your teen’s math sequence, you’ll cross over into math topics that are also part of a typical college math sequence. This transition begins just after Algebra 1, and if parents are aware of this shift, it can result in significant amounts of college credit! Continue reading “Math in Your Homeschool: CLEP”
At the start of each month, I’m sharing excerpts from Homeschooling for College Credit second edition! I have several favorite sections that I refer to time and again, and I hope you enjoy them. Today’s section is from Chapter 4: High School Planning Continue reading “HS4CC Chapter 4”
The last day of every month celebrates YOUR success!! Did your teen earn any college credit this month? If so, share below so we can celebrate with you!
