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Let me fill you in on a little secret. Finding a college is kind of like "finding" dinner each night.  First you have to go to the store and buy the food.  Then you have to decide how to cook it.  Then you make a gorgeous, colorful, and healthful meal on a perfectly set table with a fabulous centerpiece.... right?Haha!  Gotcha!  I know homeschoolers aren't typically the "centerpiece" type.  But you get my point - dinner...

How to Get the Most out of a College Fair Do college fairs mystify you? Lee can help! Click on Lee's video, below (or here) and she'll show you what to look for in a college fair experience!Will you be heading to a college fair soon, or have you been to one already? Please share! Subscribe to my YouTube channel. You will be notified when I create new videos on homeschool high school topics!Get help navigating...

Homeschool Tips for a College Fair Overwhelmed at the idea of attending a busy college fair with your high schooler? Click on Lee's video, below, to learn how to make the most of a college fair.Are you heading to a college fair soon? Do you have college fair tips? Please share! Subscribe to my YouTube channel. You will be notified when I create new videos on homeschool high school topics!

Homeschool conventions are continuing education classes for parents, right? Well, when you attend a college fair, you will notice how they are remarkably similar to homeschool conventions. In fact, when you attend a college fair, you will probably have the opportunity to take some classes or workshops while you are there.  I encourage you to take those classes!  College applications are important, and the more you know about it, the more likely you are to get college...

When you are trying to figure out what college might  be a good fit, a college fair is often the best first step. Laura wrote on Facebook:"Lee, I'm taking my almost 14 year old to his first college fair this weekend.  Any suggestions on how to make the most of it?"Have him dress nice, look them in the eye, shake hands firmly. Come prepared with a couple of questions to ask each college, something like "Do...