Obtaining real world work experience may seem like a challenge for a high school student, but it is worth the effort to help your teen discover their strengths and interests before they choose a career path. A well planned internship can be a great way for a student to explore a possible career and Apologia […]
Teaching Writing – High School Essay Intensive {IEW Review}
Over the years, several homeschooling moms have asked my advice on how to teach writing to their teens. I’ve never felt confident recommending a single resource in the past, because I haven’t come across a comprehensive, well designed program. Teaching high school writing can be intimidating, but after working our way through High School Essay Intensive from Institute for Excellence in Writing with […]
Journalism Courses for High School Homeschoolers
As a journalist and a homeschool mom, I feel that it’s important for all high school students to learn the basics of journalism, to develop an understanding how the media influence us and to be critical and careful in their news consumption. Whether your homeschooled student is interested in media ethics, developing their reporting and […]
7 Questions to Ask Your High School Homeschooler Before Beginning the College Search
Have you started the college conversation at your house yet? It can be an exciting time, but as a homeschool mom, you may be feeling stress, confusion or complete anxiety! There are thousands of schools to choose from, and although academic requirements vary from school to school, colleges are becoming more homeschool friendly each year. […]
Homeschooling to College: Ask an Admissions Counselor
I have the opportunity to interview a few admissions counselors for an upcoming post here on Adorable Chaos. I need your help! I have plenty of my own questions and concerns about transcripts, the application process and preparing my teen for all of it, but what do you want to know? If you could sit […]
8 Reader Recommended Colleges for Homeschooled and Unschooled Students
This post is third in my Homeschooling to College series. This post was only possible because of my wonderful readers. Thank you all for adding your suggestions and helping me pool together all of this knowledge! The criteria for my first list, 7 Colleges for Homeschooled, Unschooled and Self-Directed Learners, included alternatives in the application […]
9 {More} Colleges for Homeschooled, Unschooled and Self-Directed Learners
Due to the overwhelming response to my last post 7 Colleges for Homeschooled, Unschooled and Self-Directed Learners, I have decided that a series of follow-up posts are needed to cover this topic accurately! My next list covers a wider geographic area and isn’t limited to the North East (though it still isn’t balanced). Many schools […]
7 Colleges for Homeschooled, Unschooled and Self-Directed Learners
I began researching colleges last year, when my daughter began her Freshman year of homeschooling high school. Does that sound a bit early? I feel that the more I know about college requirements for homeschooled students, the more effectively I can prepare my daughter for the admissions process. I think as a homeschool parent, it’s essential to know all the options available. […]
How to Earn Dual Credit for High School and College
Disclosure: I received course materials for free in exchange for a candid and honest review of this high school home school curriculum. All opinions are my own. Homeschooling through the high school years can feel like a daunting task. For the past year, I’ve been exploring the different ways for my daughter (14) to complete […]
High School Homeschool Lessons with Uzinggo
There is one aspect of homeschooling high school that has worried me for quite some time. How do I teach higher level math and science? I am all for learning along side my girls, but algebra? Chemistry? Can you hear my whining voice? Do I have to relearn geometry? The answer is no! Homeschooling parents […]
