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Are you wondering just what to do next? There are so many options for your homeschooled child!I remember what it felt like to worry around in circles over these options! Choosing between community college, AP courses , CLEP exams, online classes, and other options depends on your child. I have recommended each option to different homeschoolers.When you're making the decision for your family, take a step back and think about what your goals are for your child. If...

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Lee Binz

Monday, 22 October 2012

High School Testing Help

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Understanding the common high school tests can save you real money right now - saving thousands of dollars on college. In my online training resource, “High School Testing” I compare major high school tests, discusses general strategies & study tips, and shares how my sons homeschooled one year of college using CLEP exams. This great resource, which includes a video, audio transcription, handouts and an ebook, will help you understand and navigate the following tests: SATACTPSAT/NMSQTPLANSATII...

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Lee Binz

Thursday, 23 August 2012

OpenCourseWare for Homeschoolers

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In the realm of online learning, “OpenCourseWare” is the new kid on the block, one worth checking into if you have a homeschool student who does well with virtual classes. OpenCourseWare (OCW) includes coursework and materials shared freely with anyone via the Internet. Universities such as MIT, UC Berkeley, Stanford, and Harvard, to name a few, all offer OCW, although there is no credit conferred for completion of any courses.I think it’s wonderful that these courses...

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Guest — Assistant to The HomeScholar

Terrific info, Jackie! Thanks!

Thursday, 23 August 2012 20:04

Guest — Jackie Ryan Masek

1) We have done OCW and love it! It isn't nearly as easy as they make it sound, though. But, you know me, I'm a Google Master Extr... Read More

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Lee Binz

Tuesday, 21 August 2012

CLEP, AP, or Community College?

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When you are looking at using CLEP, AP, or Community College, you may wonder which one is best. "Best" is not always easy to decipher.I'll tell you the big truth about all of this: it depends on the college your child will ultimately attend. If you ask 10 different colleges, you might get 10 different answers. Some very prestigious colleges feel the same way about AP exams and community college classes. It's almost impossible to tell....

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Mary, yes, one transcript for all the colleges. You can make it look just perfect for your top choice college, but use that same v... Read More

Tuesday, 19 August 2014 06:59

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I assume we need to have one transcript that is the same and is sent to all the colleges we apply to...correct? It would be so ni... Read More

Monday, 18 August 2014 18:34

Guest — Lee

Margie, Ron is correct, but only SOME colleges limit credits, and it's not ALL state colleges. Every college will have unique re... Read More

Tuesday, 20 August 2013 08:51

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Saturday, 29 May 2010

How Do You Teach the Creation-Evolution Debate?

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Do not shy away from the creation-evolution debate. While not critical to teach to younger children, high school students need to have some understanding on both sides of the debate. Although we didn't shy away from the debate in our homeschool, I wish I had covered the topic even more. Students need to become informed so they can provide reasoned arguments for their beliefs. Without understanding the issues, they can't reasonably form their own belief system. They need...

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This is a great article and I can see from the comments that it can quickly add fuel to the debate. I am in a very conservative a... Read More

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Joan, Creationism aligns with true scientific research and is compatible with science. Science is merely observing things and off... Read More

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Guest — Joan Jahoda

Don't you need to teach a child the difference between belief and science? Belief has no place in this discussion since the only f... Read More

Friday, 21 June 2013 04:23

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Lee Binz

Monday, 03 August 2009

CLEP and AP - What is the Difference?

High School Tests

Can you share info about CLEP vs. AP? Which do colleges like to see more. What is the difference? I am totally confused. Thanks.~ Chris in IndianaDear Chris,CLEP and AP are both college level subject tests. Some colleges will accept AP but not CLEP, some colleges will accept CLEP but not AP. Some colleges accept both and some don't like either one! So you can't really say which one colleges in general like more, because colleges...

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Wednesday, 29 April 2009

AP, CLEP or Community College: Which is Best?

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Which is best? AP, CLEP, or community college? It probably depends on who you ask. Each college will have their own unique policy for each option. One college may accept AP and not community college. One may accept CLEP by not AP. Colleges are unique in every way, but they are "frustratingly unique" when it comes to admission, placement, and transfer credits with AP, CLEP, and Community College courses.You can be prepared by learning about your...

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Lee Binz

Monday, 26 May 2008

Give 110% to the College of your Choice!

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Karen asks: "I wonder if you could post something explaining the shift of colleges from a 4.0 grading scale to the whatever-it-is-now! I can't understand why a 4.0 student now is not the top of his class, and how this all fits into meeting college requirements for seniors." Back in the good ol' days, giving 100% meant giving it your all. And back in the good ol' days, getting a 4.0 in high school was a...

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Julia, You can read the AP policy here: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/exgrd_rep.html Blessings, Lee... Read More

Friday, 24 August 2012 12:08

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Hi Lee, I found this article while doing research for my cousin. She was home-schooled in a rural environment through high schoo... Read More

Friday, 24 August 2012 08:09

Guest — Lee

Dear Karen, Excellent question, and I'll talk about that on tomorrow's blog post. I've heard wonderful things about Tapestry of G... Read More

Tuesday, 27 May 2008 17:21

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Saturday, 08 March 2008

Homeschooling High School? Start Here!

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Amazing FREE 5-Part Mini-Course Reveals: "The 5 Biggest Mistakes Parents Make When Homeschooling High School" Click Here To Get FREE Mini-Course Welcome! Get your homeschooling high school questions answered here! High school transcripts, record keeping, grades, credits, course planning and college admissions - I'm here to address your concerns. Email me your questions and be sure you subscribe to this blog because I update the content daily. Enjoy your visit!

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Home School Education - Is the AP or CLEP Exam Better for Homeschoolers?

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>>>>Can you compare AP and CLEP exams? Why did you choose CLEP?<<<<AP tests are much longer, more expensive, and have ambiguous essay questions that irritated me. I chose to use CLEP exams because they took MUCH less time per test, were a little less expensive, and they were all multiple choice. You know "math & science Lee", always looking for those right-or-wrong answers! AP tests are longer, so they have lots more questions. Since the CLEP...