Speed Homeschooling

At the end of every school year as graduation announcements are made, there are more and more reports of homeschoolers finishing high school and even college in record time. As homeschoolers are used to learning at their own, and often accelerated speeds, speed homeschooling (especially in high school) is becoming the norm. I first heard about this kind of warp speed homeschooling when we first began our homeschooling journey. I have to admit the prospects of my children finishing their studies in just a few years excited me. It was not long before I realized that I was placing unrealistic … Continue reading

Home schooled Highschooler on your own?

I just encountered a question from a homeshooled high schooler who wanted to go to college. He feared that his mom had not taught him everything he might need to know to go to college, and felt that he was on his own in completing his education. He wanted to know what his next step should be. If you are a high school homeschooler and find yourself feeling uncertain about your chances of getting into college, I have a few suggestions for you. Contact the colleges you are hoping to attend. Find out exactly what they require of applicants. Look … Continue reading