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Sep. 1, 2021
Yes, Homeschoolers Can Get into College!
When my oldest was five, we went to the doctor for his annual well-check. The pediatrician’s receptionist was an acquaintance, and immediately asked, “Where will your son be attending kindergarten this fall?” I told her we had decided to homeschool. … Continue reading
Tagged college, high school, Homeschooling, teens
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Jan. 15, 2020
You Don't Need a Teaching Degree to Homeschool... Here's Why
"We have used Sonlight since the beginning and absolutely love it! Homeschooling offers us the ability to spend more time with our siblings and pets, delve into our interests, and truly live a fuller life. Sonlight has helped make homeschool … Continue reading
Tagged college, education, Homeschooling, how to homeschool, moms, teaching
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Apr. 13, 2018
Raising College Ready Students with a Literature-Rich Curriculum
A quote from David Coleman, president of the College Board and designer of the SAT and AP tests, caught my attention: “The single most important predictor of student success in college is the ability to read a range of complex … Continue reading
Jan. 29, 2018
Transition to College with Advanced Placement in High School
Our oldest daughter worked at an accelerated pace through Sonlight's upper level courses and had finished Sonlight 400 by age fifteen. Because of her advanced writing skills, we knew she was ready for college level coursework. But at the tender … Continue reading
Jan. 24, 2018
4 Reasons Colleges Love Homeschoolers
One month into my freshman year of college, my math professor asked me to stay after class. “Were you homeschooled?” he asked. My face flushed, certain I’d somehow been outed as a dysfunctional outcast. (Pervasive stereotypes can affect even the … Continue reading
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Nov. 13, 2017
Extend the Sonlight Experience at a Christian Liberal Arts College
I remember researching colleges when I was in high school. I had relatively few criteria for choosing the university I would attend. My intended major was fairly easy to find, and finances were such that I knew grants, scholarships, and … Continue reading
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Oct. 18, 2017
Why Teens Need to Experiment (and Fail) with Career Exploration
Not every homeschooled student will follow the traditional high school to college track. There are plenty of alternative endings to an educational journey after high school. We’ve seen this variety represented in our three recent graduates: one is working in … Continue reading
Tagged career, college, graduation, high school, Homeschooling
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