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This is a big problem in a typical high school. Most teachers (of course, there are exceptions) teach in a way that works for a sm... Read More

Monday, 09 April 2018 21:31

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Lee Binz

Wednesday, 25 March 2020

How to Say NO to College Offers

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May 1st is the 'National Candidate Reply Date' for deciding on which college you will attend and the day you must say no to college offers. It's true that some of them will be great offers and will be hard to say no to. Each college you have applied to will give you directions on how to announce your decision. Some have an online form, others will want an email or paper letter. How, exactly, do...

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Lee Binz

Monday, 23 March 2020

March Homeschool Calendar Reminders

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Each month there are reminders that will help you in your homeschool journey! Have you looked at the calendar for March? Middle School: Get your...

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Lee Binz

Tuesday, 17 March 2020

Homeschooling During a Crisis

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Do you continue homeschooling during a crisis? Can you or should you? As waves of COVID-19 ebb and flow across the country, homeschooling during a cri...

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Lee Binz

Friday, 13 March 2020

How to Put Dual Enrollment on Your Homeschool Transcript

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Dual enrollment. It can be such a sticking point for homeschool families making a homeschool transcript. Follow the 6 steps below to put dual enrollment on your child's transcript. This post will tell you how to put dual enrollment on a transcript. Want to see what a scholarship-winning transcript actually looks like? Click to download The HomeScholar Record Keeping Samples Choose an acronym Create an acronym for each college or high school location where your child...

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Ami Brainerd

Kathleen, I had the same understanding. Maybe different colleges have different systems/designations. I don't know any local unive... Read More

Friday, 15 February 2019 21:16

Each high school across the nation may assign credits for dual enrollment differently. That makes it confusing for homeschoolers w... Read More

Monday, 01 July 2019 22:07

If English 103 and English 104 are each full college courses (4, 5, or 6 credits) - according to Lee's definition - they would eac... Read More

Monday, 09 April 2018 21:36

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Lee Binz

Wednesday, 11 March 2020

Putting Public School Classes on Your Homeschool Transcript

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When your child has taken homeschool AND public school classes, it's best to create a homeschool transcript that is a summary of ALL educational experiences. As I explain in my book, Setting the Records Straight you want to be the clearing house, so that the sum of all your child's education is in your single homeschool transcript document. Here are 7 steps for putting public school classes on your homeschool transcript: 1. Choose an acronym Create...

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Kim Park

My son was required to enroll in a public school for the first quarter of his Freshman year in order to play on the football team.... Read More

Sunday, 02 December 2018 00:18

Hi Kim, It sounds like you have a good plan already. That's the kind of question that Lee handles for her Gold Care Club members. ... Read More

Tuesday, 04 December 2018 01:50

Robin

Hi Michele, There are a few reasons... We include those classes, primarily, because they are on our children's permanent record, ... Read More

Monday, 21 October 2019 21:02

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Lee Binz

Friday, 06 March 2020

How Much College Debt is Acceptable?

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Every person has to decide for themselves how much college debt is worthwhile. I can tell you what my debt boundaries are as you begin your research. Ultimately, that will be a family decision that you'll have to make. For me, I think college debt may be worthwhile only if you can pay it back within one year. Estimate how much your child could make at a minimum wage job while living at home for one...

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Lee Binz

Wednesday, 04 March 2020

[Free Class] How to Avoid the 5 Biggest Mistakes Parents Make Homeschooling High School

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Homeschooling high school is a challenge. College prep is an additional challenge on top of that. Many parents struggle because they don't know HOW to...

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Lee Binz

Monday, 02 March 2020

[Free eBook] Finding A College You Love

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Finding a college is like trying to find the "love of your life." When you have narrowed down your selection of colleges to a few candidate schoo...

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Lee Binz

Friday, 28 February 2020

Super Senior or Delayed Graduation: The 5 Year Plan

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When deciding whether or not you'll have your student do a 5th year of high school, or a Super Senior year, you'll need to weigh the desires and maturity of your student against their age and abilities. It's normal for a child to graduate high school between the ages of 17 and 20. For many parents, that means that you can provide a 5th year of high school and still graduate your child on time. Although graduating...

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Lee Binz

Wednesday, 26 February 2020

The Psychology of Letting Go (with a Success Story)

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Letting go is tough. It's even tougher when you are a homeschool parent. Being with our children 24 hours a day provides its struggles, yes, but it provides such great joy, as well! There can be success along the way. Joyce and I have worked together for years as part of my Gold Care Club , getting all her homeschool records tidy. It was by far one of the most challenging situations I've seen. Her daughter...

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Lee Binz

Tuesday, 25 February 2020

3 Waves of Scholarships

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Scholarships come in waves. They don't all come at once and they don't all come when you receive college admission. And, unfortunately, they don't all come by the time you have to decide on your college, either. To say the least, they certainly don't come when it's convenient, that's for sure. Three Waves of Scholarships Scholarships come in Waves - 3 waves, actually. The first wave is scholarship money based on application numbers. That means the...

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Denise Gearhart

Lee, I love your posts. They are truly amusing as well as informational.

Friday, 08 March 2019 00:50

Robin

Thank you, Denise! Lee is always thankful to hear that she has blessed parents. And when her humor is understood! Robin Assistant... Read More

Friday, 08 March 2019 01:55

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Lee Binz

Thursday, 20 February 2020

February Gold Care Club Update

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New, this month, in the Gold Care Club member resources ... How-to Training Courses Quick Start : Record Keeping Beginner : Preparing to Ho...

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Lee Binz

Monday, 17 February 2020

Homeschooling Teenagers: Choose Your Battles

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There are challenges with homeschooling teenagers. A resistant 16-year-old can certainly have an attitude, at times, that makes you want to throw in the towel! It's hard to be a Christian parent homeschooling a resistant teen who doesn't want to homeschool anymore. It may seem like an uphill battle, but there are ways to find the right path for your family. The biggest factor in success of homeschooling is when the child WANTS to homeschool, you...

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Lee Binz

Friday, 14 February 2020

How to Make the Final College Decision

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Let's talk about how to make that final decision about what college to attend. Sometimes it's REALLY easy to make a decision. It's easy when the teen ...

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