Homeschool Test Preparation for College Admission Tests

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This class will be most helpful for parents that currently have a high school student in grades 8-12, whether they are dual enroll... Read More

Thursday, 09 February 2017 15:29

Guest — sweettea.n.ice@gmail.com

Is this for incoming freshman or would the information work for transferring college students? Thanks! JD... Read More

Thursday, 09 February 2017 13:53

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Lee Binz

Monday, 01 June 2020

Simple Science for Homeschooling High School

HS Math/Science

"Houston, we have a problem!" Homeschool parents often approach teaching high school science as if being asked to build the space shuttle. But teachin...

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How to Write a Homeschool Profile Letter

Keeping Records

Have you run across a college that is asking for a homeschool profile letter? I'll bet if that's happened to you, you're at a loss as to what they eve...

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Lee Binz

Wednesday, 27 May 2020

Acronyms for Outside Classes on Homeschool Transcripts

Keeping Records

When homeschoolers take classes outside the home, or use a tutor, the transcript can seem a little complicated. You can make it easily understand...

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Hi Jennifer, There are 4 ways to determine credit, and they don't all involve counting hours. If someone else has measured the cla... Read More

Monday, 01 June 2020 21:41

Guest — Jennifer

I recently read a PDF by you about homeschooling high school that talked about how a semester credit is about 60-90 hours of work ... Read More

Saturday, 30 May 2020 04:43

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Lee Binz

Wednesday, 20 May 2020

May Gold Care Club Update is Ready

Gold Care Club

New this month in the Gold Care Club update ... How To Training Courses Quick Start: How to Homeschool Independently Beginner: Preparing to Home...

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Lee Binz

Friday, 15 May 2020

How to Teach Homeschool High School Literature

HS English

Teaching homeschool high school literature is often a challenge for parents. It can be intimidating given that there are so many different kinds of li...

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Guest — Kasey Flores

Thanks so much!

Wednesday, 01 July 2020 17:22

You're welcome! Blessings, Lee

Wednesday, 01 July 2020 17:33

Guest — Nunya

Thanks, Lee. I needed to read this tonight. Encouraging and helpful.

Thursday, 28 May 2020 03:22

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Lee Binz

Wednesday, 13 May 2020

Math Books Will Not Increase Your Test Scores

High School Tests

It's tempting to think that taking a pre-calculus or calculus class will help your SAT® or ACT® test scores, but it's not true! My High Scho...

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Guest — Julie

Instead of CLEP (where you're not sure you'll pass, but you still have to pay every test), you can do ALEKS. It's $20/mo or $100/... Read More

Tuesday, 05 September 2017 23:56

Guest — Pat Wesolowski

Colleges grant college credit for ALEKS classes?

Friday, 15 September 2017 23:31

Hi Teresa, There are two math CLEP Tests, college algebra and college mathematics. You can read more about those tests on the Coll... Read More

Friday, 01 September 2017 19:05

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Lee Binz

Monday, 11 May 2020

May Homeschool Calendar Reminders

Reminders

Wow! We're already well into May! Can you believe it? Are you on track? Here are some calendar reminders for you to check your homeschool goals agains...

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Lee Binz

Wednesday, 06 May 2020

What Is The Correct Math Sequence in High School?

Homeschool Math

$What Is The Correct Math Sequence in High School?$

So, a question many high school homeschool families ask when planning to teach math is, "what is the order of math classes in high school?" Questions may be as specific as "is geometry higher than algebra 2?", "what comes after algebra 2?", or "what grade do you take geometry?" For most students, what comes first doesn't matter. The most important thing is that your child is learning math consistently each year. What is the order of math...

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Guest — CJ

WA state does not require 4 years of math for high school graduation. taken from: https://www.seattleschools.org/academics/colle... Read More

Thursday, 10 September 2020 20:23

Hi CJ, It's important to look at the state HOMESCHOOL law, not the public school law. What you cited was for Seattle school di... Read More

Friday, 11 September 2020 21:06

Guest — Angelina

I did Algebra 1 in 7th grade, and my mom taught me advanced geometry starting from 5th grade. I am learning Algebra 2 over the sum... Read More

Wednesday, 24 June 2020 21:39

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Lee Binz

Friday, 01 May 2020

[Free Download] 75 College Application Essay Prompts

College Admission

Do you have a Junior? You'll want to practice college application essays this year! To help you, I'm giving you my ebook, 75 College Application ...

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Lee Binz

Wednesday, 29 April 2020

Why It's Important to Teach Teens Good Sleep Habits

Sage Advice

Don't you wish there was a book called "Getting Your Teen to Sleep at Night" or perhaps "7 Highly Effective Sleep Habits of Healthy Teens"? Ther...

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Lee Binz

Tuesday, 28 April 2020

Sticker Price $46,250, but After College Scholarships, Only $200

scholarships

Let's talk about college scholarships. Every family, that has a child going to college, wants them, but they seem to be so elusive! Let me introd...

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Lee Binz

Friday, 24 April 2020

How to Homeschool During a Family Crisis

Sage Advice

Family crisis. It can happen to anybody at any time. Sometimes, crisis happens nationally (as we're experiencing with Covid-19) or sometimes it is in your immediate family. Are you prepared to homeschool during a family crisis? What is a homeschool parent to do? Everyone has them at some time or other. Even those perfect homeschool families, who show up at conventions in matching outfits, with perfectly-behaved children. Some kind of family crisis is likely to pop...

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Lee Binz

Saturday, 18 April 2020

Help for Homeschooling Middle School

Middle School

Many parents feel anxious about homeschooling middle school. Parents can find themselves suddenly staring across the breakfast table at strangers. Del...

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