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ASU Prep Digital Live Information Session for Concurrent College Courses

On March 27, 2023 at 7pm CDT, Homeschooling for College Credit is hosting an information session with Arizona State University’s Prep Digital team to discuss their concurrent college courses program, how they can be used by homeschoolers to earn college credit, and answer any questions attendees may have about the programs. This program allows homeschool high school students to take college courses at a discounted rate from the regular ASU college course catalog ($200/cr + books/fees) versus ASU’s Universal Learner/Study Hall programs that offer a shorter list of college courses at an even deeper discount ($425/course inclusive of books, plus GPA protection). Sign up for the ASU Prep Digital Information Session here. The zoom event will be capped at 100 attendees and will be recorded for those who cannot attend. Live Q&A from attendees will be at the end of the event.

There are a couple of great advantages that I think will help many of our families using this program:

  1. This program allows students to take almost any course from the ASU regular course catalog, including upper-level credit, as long as prerequisites are met, and the course isn’t restricted. Upper-level credit is much harder to get access to at a discounted rate, and as a high school student, so this potentially opens many doors for degree planning and savings on college tuition!
  2. Students can send the transcripts from other colleges to ASU for evaluation and to fulfill prerequisites for other courses at ASU
  3. The student can get assistance from their success coach to determine what classes are needed for the degree plan – this is a great advantage for students planning to attend ASU for their 4yr degree!

These courses are available to our homeschool community as part of the “part time” program at ASU Prep Digital. ASUPD will be specifically discussing this part-time program, the college courses our students can take from the full regular catalog at ASU at a discounted rate while in high school, and a tiny bit about their high school courses for high school credit only. (ie if you’d like them to teach Algebra 1, or 9th grade English, etc… – for high school credit only).

ASUPD does have a full-time online virtual school, but we will not be discussing that program tonight, as it’s outside the scope of our group. Families interested in their full-time school would need to attend one of the information sessions posted on their website for questions about that.

For those interested in also attending the ASU Universal Learner/Study Hall information session to learn more about this unique program, sign up for that session being held on 4/4/23 at 7pm CDT here!

Both the ASU Prep Digital Information Session and the Universal Learner/Study Hall Information Sessions will be recorded and made available along with the Q&A document from each session.

Here is the RECORDING from the 3/27/23 Information Session with ASU Prep Digital.

Join our HS4CC with ASU Courses Facebook group on Facebook for help selecting courses, course reviews and discussions, and much more! We discuss ASU’s various programs such as Universal Learner, Study Hall, and ASU Prep Digital from a homeschool point of view.

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LAST CALL! Round 2 Free RA Credit

In December we were given an amazing opportunity by Campus.edu to serve as testers for their new program. They are an RA college in California that has recently expanded to offer dual enrollment. 30 HS4CC teens are enrolled right now in their free class. Yesterday I received feedback that our group was doing OUTSTANDING. Drum roll… they’ve given us 30 more seats for April 10th!

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Introductory Statistics to Begin April 6

Begins 04/06/2023 (2 consecutive 4-week sessions). Open to any Homeschooling for College Credit student – any grade/age, no placement scores or transcript required and we have a coupon! 3 college credits. It is suggested that the student be in or have completed Algebra 2, but that is not required. There are no set times when you must be online.

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Big News!! Round 2 Free RA Credit

In December we were given an amazing opportunity by Campus.edu to serve as testers for their new program. They are an RA college in California that has recently expanded to offer dual enrollment. 30 HS4CC teens are enrolled right now in their free class. Yesterday I received feedback that our group was doing OUTSTANDING. Drum roll… they’ve given us 30 more seats for April 10th!

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Do You Homeschool in Texas?

Homeschooling for College Credit Texas is hosting a virtual dual credit college fair this month and you’re invited! Each virtual session is designed to help you locate resources and college programs that give your family access to the best options in your state. Make the most of your teen’s high school career. Details below.

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Featured Course: Introduction to Network Analysis

I want to tell you about an exciting entry level course for your tech-minded teen starting on March 10th. In this course, your teen will learn to measure and analyze social networks! This course is worth 3 UPPER LEVEL college credits and only 4 weeks long. Best of all, I’ve got a great coupon for you.

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Career & Technical HS Curriculum

I recently shared how I designed a robust industrial arts high school experience for my youngest son in my post We Chased High-Interest Courses. As a result of that post, I’ve received emails from HS4CC parents asking for help locating industrial art or other career and technicals courses or finding curriculum. I’ve compiled a list of good resources, several of these were used in our homeschool.

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High School & College Credit in Biology

Looking for a way to get high school and college credit in Biology? Here’s the a list!

Option 1: Look local! Always start with this option for highest level of transfer, lowest cost, and best flexibility. Your local community college probably offers “dual enrollment” courses open to high school students, and sometimes they offer reduced for free tuition. Courses taken this way are transferred later into your target college.

Option 2: Out of state dual enrollment list. The colleges on this list will have “excellent” transferability like your local options, but you’ll have to participate remotely. Our list is open to students in any state, with the costs as low as $25 per credit. Courses taken this way are transferred later into your target college.

Option 3: Alternative credits the resources below are “alternative” ways of earning high school and college credit. Alternative credits transferability is ranked as follows: good, limited, very limited, special, not recommended as a general guideline, BUT, if you choose a partner college, then transfer is guaranteed.

COURSE / CREDITSOURCETRANSFERABILITYCost
BIO100 The Living WorldASU ULexcellent$425
BiologyCLEP Examgoodfree with voucher
Biology 101 Intro to Biology (with or without lab)Studycomlimitedabout $100
Biology 106: PathophysiologyStudycomlimitedabout $100
Biology 105: Anatomy & Physiology (no lab) Studycomlimitedabout $100
Biology 201L: Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab Studycomlimitedabout $100
Biology 202L: Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab Studycomlimitedabout $100
Biology 103 Microbiology (with or without lab)Studycomlimitedabout $100
Biology 102: Basic Genetics Studycomlimitedabout $100
AP BiologyAP Examgoodabout $100
Human BiologySophialimitedabout $100
Human Biology LabSophialimitedabout $100
Introduction to Life Processes Coopersmithvery limited$150
BIO101: Introduction to Molecular and Cellular BiologySaylor Academylimited$5
Introduction to Biology Straigherlinelimitedabout $100
Anatomy and PhysiologyStraigherlinelimitedabout $100
Biology 101Onlinedegreecomvery limited$9
General BiologyWescottexcellentabout $500
Human Anatomy (with or without lab)Wescottexcellentabout $500
Human Physiology (with or without lab)Wescottexcellentabout $500
Microbiology (with or without lab)Wescottexcellentabout $500
Biology Gatewaylimitedabout $100
Introduction to BiologyDavarvery limitedabout $100
Introduction to Biology (BIO-101-TE)TECEPspecial transferabout $150
02/01/2023
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High School & College Credit in Art

Looking for a way to get high school and college credit in Art? Here’s the a list!

Option 1: Look local! Always start with this option for highest level of transfer, lowest cost, and best flexibility. Your local community college probably offers “dual enrollment” courses open to high school students, and sometimes they offer reduced for free tuition. Courses taken this way are transferred later into your target college.

Option 2: Out of state dual enrollment list. The colleges on this list will have “excellent” transferability like your local options, but you’ll have to participate remotely. Our list is open to students in any state, with the costs as low as $25 per credit. Courses taken this way are transferred later into your target college.

Option 3: Alternative credits the resources below are “alternative” ways of earning high school and college credit. Alternative credits transferability is ranked as follows: good, limited, very limited, special, not recommended as a general guideline, BUT, if you choose a partner college, then transfer is guaranteed.

COURSE / CREDITSOURCETRANSFERABILITYCost
(NEW) Art Appreciation Straigherlinelimitedabout $100
Art of the Western WorldDSST Examgoodabout $100
Art 104: History of Western Art IIStudycomlimitedabout $100
Art 103: History of Western Art IStudycomlimitedabout $100
Art HistoryAP Examgoodabout $100
Studio Art 2-DAP Examgoodabout $100
Studio Art 3-DAP Examgoodabout $100
Studio Art DrawingAP Examgoodabout $100
Art History 1Sophialimitedabout $100
Art History 2Sophialimitedabout $100
Introduction to Art (ART-101)Coopersmithvery limited$150
Jewish Art of Antiquity (ART-301)Coopersmithvery limited$150
ARTH101: Art AppreciationSaylor Academylimited$5
02/01/2023
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Choose Wisely Transfer Well

“Which college classes should my high school student should take?” and “How can I make sure they will transfer later?” are the two top questions I answer in emails or our many Facebook groups. College credit in high school is rarely guaranteed to transfer, but if you use the same filters I use when picking classes, I can get you really, really, really close to a perfect and seamless transfer experience.

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We Chased High-Interest Courses

My youngest is graduating from high school this year, and his high school plan was so different from his older brothers, that it prompted me to write this post. I dedicated 80% of his homeschool courses to chasing high-interest courses. I hope it encourages parents who feel unsure about whether or not it’s ok to do things differently.

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Credit Laundering CLEP & Core Complete in Texas!

This post is celebrating the resourceful planning of our Texas HS4CC moderator Drew Floyd Pinion who successfully credit laundered her son’s CLEP exams into the “we don’t accept much CLEP” University of Texas! This strategy can work in other states with careful planning and research.

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Introductory Statistics to Begin February 3

Begins 02/03/2023 (2 consecutive 4-week sessions). Open to any Homeschooling for College Credit student – any grade/age, no placement scores or transcript required and we have a coupon! 3 college credits. It is suggested that the student be in or have completed Algebra 2, but that is not required. There are no set times when you must be online.

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Enrollment still OPEN: HS4CC Beta Testers

In last month’s announcement, I shared that our community was being offered “seats” to take part in a beta testing program for the launch of a new LIVE dual enrollment program. Your 12th grade teen can take 1 of the 3 courses available, each are worth 3 college credits! Space is limited, and sign up is open NOW before December 29th. Parents must attend the January 5 orientation online. READ MORE.

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NEWS: HS4CC Beta Testers Needed!

A pre-announcement! I’ve been given 200 “seats” to offer to the HS4CC community from a regionally accredited college in California as part of their beta test! Guess what? These classes will be LIVE! And FREE for this community only!

The details are coming this month, but here are a few details:

The college is regionally accredited and has never offered dual enrollment before- we are their testers.

The classes will have a LIVE (synchronous) model for online learning. The student would need to log in at specific times for this class.

The HS4CC community is often invited to beta test for colleges and businesses, so if you’ve ever done this with us before, you know how rewarding it is to be part of the building process. Your teen may be asked for their feedback, and it’s a fun way to get “paid” for your participation by being given free tuition!

Students in 12th grade will get priority and are their preference, but was told that 11th graders would be considered.

Students will choose 1 of the following 3-credit college classes for dual enrollment:

  • Marketing
  • Entrepreneurship
  • American Politics & Government

The enrollment period will open next week and run through December 31st. Classes will start on January 17th and run for 11 weeks. *high school transcript will be required*

Syllabi, times, specifics, etc. all to follow.

The credits should transfer well into any other college that accepts transfer credit. They are regionally accredited, which is the gold standard.

  • Marketing and Entrepreneurship should transfer in as “Business” courses
  • American Politics should transfer in as “Government” or “Social Science” courses.
  • Each course will yield 1 high school credit and 3 college credits.
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Can High Schoolers Save the Community College?

Even as total community college enrollment has fallen, the number of dual-enrolled high school students has grown. Is it enough to sustain the long-suffering two-year institution?

Liam Knox

November 22, 2022

When the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center released its annual enrollment report last month, the outlook was fairly bleak. Enrollments had declined almost across the board—at lower rates than during the COVID-19 pandemic, but still defying predictions that they would begin to rebound.

One bright spot was community colleges, which, after a nearly 10 percent enrollment decline during the pandemic, saw a slight increase for the 2021–22 academic year. Many experts attribute that largely to one factor: dual enrollment among high school students grew by 11 percent.

The number of high school students enrolled in community colleges had been growing at a healthy clip for years before the pandemic; in 2019, dual-enrollment students accounted for 16 percent of community college students nationwide, according to data from the U.S. Department of Education. That number remained relatively steady throughout the 2020–21 and 2021–22 academic years, when general enrollment took a steep dive, according to NSC data.

Now, it’s become increasingly clear that high schoolers are bailing out many two-year institutions that have taken on water. While total community college enrollment has declined every year since 2010, students under 18 are the only age group that has increased each year during that time period, according to a report from the American Association of Community Colleges.

“The growth of dual enrollment seems to be almost propping up new student growth for community colleges,” said John Fink, a senior research associate at the Community College Research Center of Teachers College at Columbia University. “Older adult student enrollment is declining and dual enrollment is holding steady, so you’re just going to see a larger share of enrollment from high school students … It’s going to be a really important constituency for community colleges to think about as part of their institutional strategy.”

Amy Williams, executive director of the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships, one of the leading national accreditors for concurrent and dual-enrollment programs, said she’s seen the growing popularity of dual enrollment reflected in an explosion of applications for program accreditation.

From ‘Programs of Privilege’ to Equity Drivers

Williams said she’s seen a “paradigm shift” in recent years as institutions move from offering advanced classes for academic highfliers to using dual enrollment as a way to expand access to higher education for underserved groups.

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A Degree After 2 Years of No Homeschooling

Hopefully our story can inspire others hit by Covid or other health issues. After 2 years, we had not done any schoolwork. Thank you for encouraging me. It helped me not to give up on our son’s future. We have now charted out a plan to complete his Associate’s Degree before he turns 18 in June.

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NEWS: HS4CC Beta Testers Needed!

A pre-announcement! I’ve been given 200 “seats” to offer to the HS4CC community from a regionally accredited college in California as part of their beta test! Guess what? These classes will be LIVE! And FREE for this community only!

The details are coming next week, but here are a few details:

The college is regionally accredited and has never offered dual enrollment before- we are their testers.

The classes will have a LIVE (synchronous) model for online learning. The student would need to log in at specific times for this class.

The HS4CC community is often invited to beta test for colleges and businesses, so if you’ve ever done this with us before, you know how rewarding it is to be part of the building process. Your teen may be asked for their feedback, and it’s a fun way to get “paid” for your participation by being given free tuition!

Students in 12th grade will get priority and are their preference, but was told that 11th graders would be considered.

Students will choose 1 of the following 3-credit college classes for dual enrollment:

  • Marketing
  • Entrepreneurship
  • American Politics & Government

The enrollment period will open next week and run through December 31st. Classes will start on January 17th and run for 11 weeks. *high school transcript will be required*

Syllabi, times, specifics, etc. all to follow.

The credits should transfer well into any other college that accepts transfer credit. They are regionally accredited, which is the gold standard.

  • Marketing and Entrepreneurship should transfer in as “Business” courses
  • American Politics should transfer in as “Government” or “Social Science” courses.
  • Each course will yield 1 high school credit and 3 college credits.