College and Beyond High School

Why Are Colleges Recruiting Homeschool Graduates?

As a homeschool parent, whether you are in the final stages of high school or just starting out with little ones, you wonder about life after homeschooling—for your children! Is it possible that they will go to college? You might wonder if they can go to college if they’ve been homeschooled. And, do colleges understand and appreciate homeschooled students?

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Colleges: 3 Ways to Try Before You Buy

Higher education is big business, with college costs averaging $13,000 more per year now than they did in the 1970s. Given that most parents don’t want to see their children waste money on a bad fit, they may feel pressure to find out everything they can about a school before they commit.

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Judson College

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Colleges Want Homeschoolers! Our Personal Experience

When my oldest child was 15 and finishing tenth grade, we went to our local community college to see about getting him in one or two classes in preparation for enrolling him after he graduated. The school had him take a computerized test to see where he placed in certain subjects since he had only taken his ACT one time. Because he was my first child to reach this point, he was our family’s "guinea pig." We learned (after the fact) that it is best . . .

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Considerations Before Pursuing a College Degree

As a high school student attending a public school, I was told anyone who didn’t attend college was senseless. Unfortunately, that mentality has led to multiple college dropouts and a large number of students in debt with jobs that never required a college degree in the first place. Simply put, a college degree does not . . .

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Be a "Super Saver" Save Money with Early College

Had you asked how much we saved on college costs several years ago, I would have answered, "I have no idea." At that time, our three homeschooled children were beginning an early college endeavor with no idea of the outcome. If you ask about our savings today, I can tell you truthfully, we’ve saved . . .

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Life after 12th—Is College Right for You?

College can be the most significant academic experience of a lifetime. It can also be the wrong choice. One can easily spend anywhere from $30,000 to $80,000 per year on the endeavor, and that price tag continues to increase at five percent a year. Although there are many reasons students may choose to go to college, a university education is not the only pathway to success.

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Welcome Home to the TOS HomeRoom!

Come to the HomeRoom for all the help and support you need in every aspect of homeschooling. We have articles and resources to help you find practical teaching ideas, learning methods, and encouragement to enable your family to thrive in the best possible learning environment: home! www.TOSHomeRoom.com

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