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Lee Binz

Wednesday, 19 December 2018

Formula for Putting Dual Enrollment on a High School Transcript

Keeping Records

For all classes on the transcript, I recommend either a whole or half credit, not smaller or larger. Here an easy to remember "formula" for dual enrol...

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Lee Binz

Friday, 30 March 2018

Online Dual Enrollment Classes

Sage Advice

Online dual enrollment classes are available in many states, but, like anything else, have pros and cons. Before enrolling, become informed,...

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Lee Binz

Friday, 04 September 2015

3 Tips for Including Dual Enrollment on College Applications

College Admission High School Keeping Records Transcripts

3 Tips for Including Dual Enrollment on College Applications Dual enrollment classes on the transcriptUse an acronym before the class title to clearly show which classes were taken at the community college. That shows that senior year classes are harder than last year - a good trend to show. You can read about that trend in this blog post, Acronym for Outside Classes. For the classes your student is currently enrolled in, replace the grade with...

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Lee Binz

Thursday, 30 May 2013

Dual Enrollment Senior Year

College Prep

Senior year for most college-bound homeschoolers is usually packed with college applications, scholarship essays, forms to fill out, and choices to make. It’s always a busy time! In fact, it's SUCH a busy time, it's hard to fit it all in! Particularly when your child is doing dual enrollment...“Senior year seems like a really busy time. Is it possible for a student to successfully do both dual enrollment and complete scholarship applications and essays, etc.?” -...

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Lee Binz

Thursday, 11 October 2012

Do you REALLY need that test?

High School Tests

The SAT and ACT are college admission tests, used for college admission purposes. Some colleges will want those test scores even if your child is older, in order for them to enter for an undergraduate degree. Because it's hard to forecast the future, I suggest giving one of those tests to students regardless of the situation. Although it's relatively painless to take the test as a high school student, it would be much more painful to...

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Lee Binz

Tuesday, 04 September 2012

Why did you decide to homeschool high school?

Sage Advice

I hesitated to start because I didn't want to be over-protective. My younger son is anaphylactic to peanuts. He is one of those children you read about that could die if exposed to the smallest, microscopic speck of peanut. I didn’t want to over-protect my children, and it was very difficult to balance protecting him from a life-threatening allergy and over-protecting him so he didn’t know how to care for his own life-long condition. I hesitated to...

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Guest — Sennie

We have a year before high school, but I am already shaking in my boots..

Wednesday, 05 September 2012 18:41

Guest — Lee

Thanks ladies, for the extra encouragement today! Blessings, Lee

Wednesday, 05 September 2012 07:18

Guest — J W

I decided to home school high school because we'd been doing it so many years, what's 4 more years? My child was doing well keepi... Read More

Wednesday, 05 September 2012 05:36

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Lee Binz

Thursday, 02 June 2011

Community College Dual Enrollment

Junior College

Community college dual enrollment is not always a positive experience. Rebecca on Facebook asked:Hello - I attended one of your sessions on Homeschooling High School a few years ago at Seattle Pacific University. I appreciated so much what you shared!! My son is now in 10th grade and we're considering Running Start (dual enrollment in community college.) But I had remembered that you mentioned Running Start caused problems for your boys and that you didn't think...

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I'm also wondering - how bad can it get if all you do is those classes directly related toward a very specific career - namely a 2... Read More

Thursday, 02 June 2011 18:47

Guest — Lee

Great comments, Janet! Thanks! Blessings, Lee

Thursday, 02 June 2011 08:55

Guest — Janet

It seems to me that there are several different ways of approaching running start: 1. To earn a 2-year transfer degree, to offset... Read More

Thursday, 02 June 2011 08:29

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Lee Binz

Monday, 12 October 2009

How Important is the SAT for College Scholarships?

High School Tests

How important is the SAT for college scholarships?Is it possible for a student to qualify for scholarships without having an SAT score? Let me explain, I have a child who will probably do some dual enrollment during her junior and senior year. If I understand that correctly, she won't HAVE to take a SAT (will she)? If she doesn't, will that knock her out of potential scholarships at other schools? ~ Nicole Yes. It is "possible"...

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Do You Really NEED to Take College Admissions Tests?

College Admission High School Tests

Do you really NEED to take college admission tests? Even when you have dual enrollment in a community college?Quick question. If my daughter is in the Running Start program, doing dual enrollment, and will enter college as a transfer student, does she need to take the SAT? Thank you in advance,LeslieDear Leslie,Quick answer: yes!Long answer: She doesn't rally "have to" take the SAT in that position, but it will help. If she is doing dual enrollment...

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Dual Enrollment and Freshman Scholarships

College Admission

One small detail about going to college as a freshman means you have to remain a freshman until you begin at the University. Taking college classes within the context of dual enrollment is fine. When college classes are counted toward high school courses, then they are counted as high school courses, and the student is still considered a freshman in terms of the university admission. In senior year, you can take college classes that are placed...

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Lee Binz

Thursday, 20 November 2008

Community College and Final Desperate Appeal!

Junior College

When I speak to groups, I sometimes express my dissatisfaction with dual enrollment community college. In Washington State, students can access this opportunity for free, and it's called "Running Start." Extremely popular with homeschoolers, I often get asked why I am hesitant about such programs.My feeling about Running Start is that it's often a "Rated R" environment, even when you control the teacher AND the curriculum. If I could do my life over, I wish I...

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Guest — Lis in NY from SHS

Now THAT is one cute puppy. Thanks for making good on your promise. Now if all politicians were that conscientious!!

Saturday, 22 November 2008 17:05

Guest — Sharon

Now THAT is too cute!

Friday, 21 November 2008 15:48

Guest — Stephanie

Lee, I think he is hysterical! I have to admit that I don't read your blog through my blog feeder anymore because I want to read w... Read More

Thursday, 20 November 2008 17:53

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Lee Binz

Thursday, 25 September 2008

Ready for Community College?

Junior College

Joyce asked: Do you believe that the risk is community college itself (i.e., is it WORSE than the universities in moral issues - which I cannot imagine!) or is it the age at which our h.s. juniors and seniors are when they encounter it? I'd really like to hear what you think about this. Dear Joyce,I do NOT believe that the experience at community college has anything at all do do with the age of our...

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Our oldest child, a girl, attended our local community college after graduating from our homeschool. She was there for three full ... Read More

Tuesday, 22 September 2009 12:55

Guest — Linda Walkup

My daughter's community college experience has been generally good, though some of the problems mentioned are there. She has taken... Read More

Tuesday, 22 September 2009 12:12

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Lee Binz

Friday, 11 July 2008

What is "Running Start?"

Junior College

Running Start is a Washington State dual enrollment program, which allows students to attend community college while in high school, paid for by the state. The good news is that it's paid for by the state, it's college level, and it looks good on a college application. The bad news is that it can be just like public school, with all the same issues of a public school. In addition, they oftentimes have even more of...