
Parents of advanced students often ask me how early their student can begin college, wondering both what is realistic and what is practical. In order to best answer it, I think it’s a good idea to break the question down and dissect it.
The Homeschoolers Guide to College Preparation

Parents of advanced students often ask me how early their student can begin college, wondering both what is realistic and what is practical. In order to best answer it, I think it’s a good idea to break the question down and dissect it.

Is it better to take AP classes or Honors? Does it look better on a college transcript to have attended a junior college for credits the junior and/or senior year or is it just as good to have taken Honors classes?

Our community college offers classes to high school juniors and seniors in our area; if my student takes college courses there in conjunction with his/her high school classes, will the credits transfer to a major college/university? Is there a limit to the number of credits that will be accepted?
How do dual enrollment classes work and are they worth taking? How important are service projects to colleges?

Dual enrollment for homeschoolers is a hot topic these days, and depending on who you ask, it’s considered either the greatest thing since the personal computer, or an expensive and overrated excuse to take courses outside the home. The real answer is somewhere in between.
When people ask me, why are you starting a website specifically for homeschoolers to prepare for college? Isn’t there enough information out there without adding to the clutter? I always have to laugh as I respond that … [Read More...]
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