Homeschooling the College-Bound Student
Homeschooling the College-Bound StudentAuthor: Jennifer K. GrayMaking the decision to homeschool your child throughout high school with an eye towards college is a rewarding and challenging task. Here are some things to consider: Choices for fulfilling college requirements One of your first decisions will be to consider how you want to prepare your child for college. The choices generally consist of using a portfolio or using an umbrella/distance school. With the portfolio approach, you will be responsible for making sure all requirements for college entry are met and documenting all of your child's work with relevant samples to present to a college admissions representative.
There are several books and e-books available to help you self-prepare impressive high school transcripts and portfolios. The other popular approach is to use an umbrella school or distance-high school that is responsible for monitoring your child's academic progress and providing a certified transcript. You should make sure that your distance program has a National Accreditation and will provide good personal recommendations for your child. Fulfilling Requirements Every state has requirements for entry into their state colleges or universities.
If you think that your child will probably go to an in state school, then you need to know from the beginning of high school how to meet those requirements with your homeschooling education.
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