Though CLEP exams don’t generate a letter grade at your college, it feels good to know what grade it might have been if it were assigned a letter grade. This table tells you.
Did your teen have a dual enrollment class later demoted to an “elective” at their target college? If you’re upset, I have 3 reasons you should reconsider your anger.
Even with your perfect HS4CC plan in place, we want you to win scholarships for the remaining credits. Even though most deadlines have passed, here is a short list you can still apply for if you hurry.
Did you know, Homeschooling for College Credit has offered 60 free and affordable LIVE classes to you this year!? The best thing that came out of COVID for me was adding Zoom to the list of tools that allow me to bring you new resources.
With gratitude, I’d like to thank our HS4CC Military Facebook Group Moderator Jennifer Tillson, for sharing each and every wonderful detail of her daughter’s classes and cost breakdown for her homeschooling program and graduation! Bella’s story is an example of how one mom followed her daughter’s gifts and talents and went all in. I know […]
HS4CC parent Becky asks “I have a CLEP question. What ID does my daughter need? What ID can I get for her the fastest?” This is really 2 questions, but let’s answer them both!
You probably know how much I love CLEP REA Guides and their excellent practice tests, and you also probably know that FREE is my favorite price- so I’m pretty sure it doesn’t get any better than this!
CLEP isn’t graded credit, so technically it doesn’t help or hurt your GPA…but, resourceful parents can use this strategy to help their teen’s GPA remain strong.
Our May 2022 HS4CC Monthly Tech Panel features Dr. Patrick Michaud. His resume includes vast programming experience in many fields, including programming professor, international lead developer for Perl 6 / Raku, and robotics.
In 2012, I asked my husband to start following my new Facebook page so I could have a follower. You need one to get to two, and you need two to get to three, and if you have a dozen you’ll be taken more seriously, and if you’re taken more seriously you can help more […]
Believe it or not, college credit is NOT created equally, and your teen’s anticipated use of that credit will help you choose the best kind of credit for them to earn.
Last fall, I took a CLEP from home and wrote a review on how it went. Since then, my daughter has taken three CLEPs from home. Do we love the convenience? Yes! Have there been issues. A few. Today I will share the steps you can follow to take a CLEP at home for FREE!
HS4CC parent from Ohio asks “We are trying to plan her foreign language, and she has 4 languages she is interested in, so I am trying to figure out if there is a reason for her to NOT do one language each year and just have a broad familiarity with four languages rather than concentrate […]
Genevieve, HS4CC parent from Illinois writes, “I’m happy to share my son’s story about Homeschooling. He’ll be graduating from high school this year with 30 college credits!”
HS4CC parent asks “I have a question about Fs on a transcript. My kids are with a virtual charter and last year, they both struggled so much with online coursework that now we have some grades to recover. I’m wondering if it would be possible to expunge those grades after the credit is recovered…(continues)
Homeschooling for College Credit is a volunteer-led organization that leverages the wisdom and altruism of our community to help each other through public support and encouragement. Special peer to peer share groups are for people in our community with unique interests or needs that impact their Homeschooling for College Credit plan.
This semester is almost over! Did your teen earn college credit this month? Did they do something cool? Share below so we can celebrate with you! Nothing to share yet? That’s ok, read a few inspirational shares from earlier this year:
If you’re a homeschool family, I already know you’re brave. I also know that you’ve made a great sacrifice to line your kids up with good education and a bright future. You already have the foundation to handle this next season or stage with ease; now you have to find your confidence for this phase. […]
We declared April 2022 Animation, Game Design & Development month in the HS4CC CS, IT, Cyber and Tech Facebook group and WOW what a month it has been! Below you will find a recap of some of the links, information, videos, software, education resources, summer camps, classes, degrees, and more, that were shared with our […]
“This professor said that kids coming in with CLEP and DSST exams are using up their course program “electives” and this is affecting financial aid later. Is it something to be concerned about?”
On Thursday I invited you to play a game with me! This post contains the ANSWERS. If you didn’t see the game, go back 2 days and see if you can solve the puzzle.
I’m happy to share an upcoming event with our community. On April 25th at 6:00pm EST we will host a Global Scholars Diploma Information Session. Global Scholars Diploma *used to be* limited to our Ohio families, but now they have expanded onto an online format! If your teen is interested in climate change, immigration, human […]
The rules are simple- use the US Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook (linked) and the clues I provide to see if you can figure out the 3 occupations I’ve found! This game will help you learn to navigate my FAVORITE website in the whole wide world, and I hope you’ll find it fun too!
We often think of employer benefits extending to adults, but did you know your teen may qualify for tuition benefits that will pay their college tuition?
If you attended last night’s Transcript Intensive, your video and handout have been sent to your email! If you were registered but missed the session, yours is also in your email- be sure to check your spam folder if you don’t see it right away. If you missed the session, there is still time. We […]
Register now for our SECOND monthly Computer Panel for April! This session’s special guest speaker is Chris Curra! He is credited on 20 video game titles such as Medal of Honor Airborne, 007: Quantum of Solace, Luxor Adventures, The Office, Sin Episodes: Emergence, Galactic Bowling, Rocket Racing League, Inception: Mind Crime, and Alien Monster Bowling […]
Arizona State University has added another NEW course to their Universal Learner (UL) program: REL 101 Religion, Culture, and Public LIfe. This new 3 credit course is available as a teacher-paced course.
“Don’t take any more CLEP exams. You’re wasting time and money.” That’s the shocking advice that my daughter recently received from her academic advisor at the local community college. What would make her say that?! Read on.
Perks of my job: getting special email invites from universities offering to share their education goodies to with my audience. <oh how things have changed in 10 years> This is a GREAT pilot program offer for any of you who have been studying or working in Cybersecurity and want to try for a credential. Open […]
Register now for tonight’s Computer Panel! Tonight’s speaker is Mark Anderson (World of Warcraft, Halo, Doom, Call of Duty, God of War + many others!) Our monthly “town-hall-style” panel brings HS4CC families face to face and one on one with experts from all over the world to provide insight and guidance in the different aspects […]
I’m happy to share an upcoming event with our community. On April 25th at 6:00pm EST we will host a Global Scholars Diploma Information Session. Global Scholars Diploma *used to be* limited to our Ohio families, but now they have expanded onto an online format! If your teen is interested in climate change, immigration, human […]
We are declaring April Animation, Game Design & Development month in the HS4CC CS, IT, Cyber and Tech Facebook group! Please share any links, information, videos, software, education resources, summer camps, classes, degrees you love, or anything else that will help our families and their students explore or pursue a career in this burgeoning field! […]
Arizona State University’s Universal Learner program is one of our favorite ways for students to earn college credit. It allows students to quickly and easily dip a toe in the college credit waters without the risk of failure affecting the student’s GPA, and without the red tape commonly found with local colleges. But did you […]
Is your teen graduating this year? Let us celebrate with you! Parents here understand the extra work that it takes to get our kids out of high school with college credit! I’m going to share a series of posts in the coming months and invite you to send me your story. Details below.
Does that sound like a crazy question? Not so fast! In today’s post, you’ll learn how to know it your teen has college credit….or potential college credit.
Register now for our monthly Computer Panel! This month’s special guest speaker is Mark Anderson! His resume includes World of Warcraft, Halo, Doom, Call of Duty, God of War + many others! Our monthly “town-hall-style” panel will bring HS4CC families face to face and one on one with experts from all over the world to […]
Not sure if your high school student is ready for a college course and don’t want to shell out big bucks to find out? In this post, I’ll share 2 different online college classes that are only 1 credit. These are low-risk, low-cost, and big confidence boosters!
We regularly advise people to save the syllabi from all college courses in case a future college needs to review the course to accept it for credit. Today, that advice saved my own student from having to retake a science course with lab in the 11th hour before graduation!
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. STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) are […]
Colleges refer to a student’s transfer process from the community college to a university as a “pipeline.” To be more accurate, it’s often called a “leaky pipeline.” Colleges are confused, but HS4CC isn’t. Here’s how to assure your pipeline is water tight.
There is a new opportunity to earn college credit, and I can’t wait to get feedback from YOU if you’ve tried it. EdX has partnered with Thomas Edison State University to transcribe courses for college credit. Details below.
If you missed last night’s workshop, you can watch it now! Match your CLEP to High School Courses We’ll look at how to filter through the list of CLEP exams to find the right ones for your homeschool. From there, you’ll learn how to match up the content of exams to the content of your […]
We’ll look at how specific high school subjects and classes match up with the right CLEP exams so you can resourcefully plan your teen’s schedule. Details below.
This afternoon I answered a request from a dual enrollment advisor requesting that my son’s and my personal cell phone numbers be “added to your transcript” before submission. This is a big “NO” and something you should be aware of asap.
As I read the HS4CC 2022 Annual Parent’s Survey, I was surprised that so many parents listed “not ready academically” among their reasons for not adding college credit into their homeschool program. I think that most parents over-estimate where their kids need to be before jumping in – there are all types of college credit […]
I’m teaching a fun new class this week that I know you’ll love. It’s called “Matching CLEP Exams to your High School Classes” and it’s going to be held live on Zoom. We’ll look at how specific high school subjects and classes match up with various CLEP exams so you can plan your teen’s schedule. […]
Thank you for taking the time to share your progress, challenges, and experiences with me! I always look forward to this annual survey and use this data to help me plan for the coming months. Are you just getting started on this journey? Your teen can earn college credit! There is college credit for every […]
Homeschooling for College Credit is a volunteer-led organization that leverages the wisdom and altruism of our community to help each other through public support and encouragement. Special peer to peer share groups are for people in our community with unique interests or needs that impact their Homeschooling for College Credit plan.
Yes, your teen can go to college for free. Seriously. Let me show you how to extract the most out of what they’re offering so your teen can grab this deal.
I’ve missed sharing about the college-credit summer programs since COVID, but we are starting to see them come back for 2022! This is the first one I’ve found, but as I find more, I’ll be sure to share them with you. This specific program is worth 6 college credits and takes place in person over […]
A parent contacted me today asking for help locating a dual enrollment course in Genetics. That’s a little outside the ordinary, so after spending more than an hour digging (and I know where to look) I compiled only a tiny list. Anything that’s this hard to find deserves a post, so I’m happy to share […]
Do you have any recommendations for a speed-reading class? My dual-enrolled son is struggling to keep up with the reading for one college class. Realizing we’re going to have to improve in this area if he’s going to head to college and take 5-6 classes/semester.
Yes, but a bigger better version. The Official Study Guide contains all of the individual subject guides in one book, and it’s going to cost a fraction of the price. Individual subject guides In today’s post, I want to talk a bit about how to use the Official Study Guide, and why it’s the first […]
Today is the last day to participate in the HS4CC Annual Survey. The Homeschooling for College Credit content I develop here is heavily influenced by your questions, comments, and concerns. This annual survey is important because it tells me how I can keep serving you well. This short survey shouldn’t take more than 3 minutes […]
The Homeschooling for College Credit content I develop here is heavily influenced by your questions, comments, and concerns. This annual survey is important because it tells me how I can keep serving you well. This short survey shouldn’t take more than 3 minutes and is completely anonymous. Thank you for your help!
Did your teen earn college credit this month? Celebrate here with us! We want to hear your successes. We know how much work it is to bring college credit into your homeschool – GREAT JOB!!!!
Some of your teens will earn a certificate, diploma, or degree while still in high school. This process usually requires some action on your part as well as your teen’s. Answers to these frequently asked questions will help!
I’m teaching a fun new class next month that I know you’ll love. It’s called “Matching CLEP Exams to your High School Classes” and it’s going to be held live on Zoom. We’ll look at how specific high school subjects and classes match up with various CLEP exams so you can resourcefully plan your teen’s […]
The Homeschooling for College Credit content I develop here is heavily influenced by your questions, comments, and concerns. This annual survey is important because it tells me how I can keep serving you well. This short survey shouldn’t take more than 3 minutes and is completely anonymous. Thank you for your help!
Great question!! If you listen to the parent’s feedback in all our groups, you’ll hear over and over that a 1 credit class is not 1/3 the work of a 3 credit class. My son took a 6 credit class in North Carolina for dual enrollment and guess what? It wasn’t “double” the work of […]
Earning college credit before you’ve picked out a college or are several years away from enrollment feels like a gamble, but most types of college credit can be sorted by risk level, and a when you follow a few basic guidelines you can get very close to navigating with confidence!
This question came from a parent in our North Carolina group. The replies were wonderful, I’m sharing them in this post and inviting you to add your own.
Did you know that if you don’t have a current subscription with Sophia you can still start working on the homework? Did you know you can work at your own pace while still only paying $99 for your class? In the HS4CC inactive account strategy, you’ll learn how to make the most of your enrollment […]
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