I’ve always admired the actor Will Smith, and this assortment of quotes and video clips from him sums up the reason why. I think it’s good advice for both parents, students, and everyone else. What can we do to make the world a better place?
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My now 9th grader is working on figuring out what he wants to do when he “grows up.” Maybe I’ll even figure that out for myself one day…lol. Is there some quick tool that you know of to help narrow down the ginormous jobs list out there, and then correlate it to colleges that can help on that specific path? For example, my son is very talented in art, but thinks he wants to go into engineering, possibly to design cars. I know it’s lofty, and don’t want to discourage him, but maybe there’s some really specialized area in the auto design process that he can get super-proficient at, and get to do what he likes? Am I being clear? Thanks, Jennifer
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The following is a wonderful poem written in 1905 by Bessie A. Stanley. “What Constitutes Success?” was originally composed for entrance in a contest in Boston, Mass. Not only did it win first prize of $250, it has gained notoriety through the years and is still a great definition of what we should all strive for. (more…)
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One of my passions in life is business and entrepreneurship, probably stemming from my own homeschooling background and my parents involvement in several small and home-based businesses, of which I became an active participant.
In college I was actively involved with Students In Free Enterprise, and in a former career, I worked with highschoolers promoting Future Business Leaders of America.
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That’s a question many 8th grade parents have asked themselves over the years. Jena asked this question of herself several years ago and found the answer to be a resounding “yes!” Her story of success in homeschooling her son, who received a full-ride scholarship to the University of Chicago, is a great motivator for any parent contemplating the next step in the home school journey. You can read her story here.
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With a background in both homeschooling and college admissions counseling, the Home School College Counselor is the ultimate homeschoolers guide to college preparation.
