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Author Boiko, Denise.

Title Homeschooled & headed for college : your road map for a successful journey / Denise Boiko.

Publisher [United States] : Denise Boiko, [2020]
©2020

ISBN 9781087888842 (paperback)
1087888840 (paperback)



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Edition Second edition.
Description 440 pages ; 28 cm
Note(S) Includes index.
Contents Section 1. Taking the mystery out of college preparation. Daunting but do-able: homeschooling the college bound student -- Warm-up time: designing a personalized middle school program -- Section 2. Diving into the high school experience. Course planning basics: credits and graduation requirements -- Beyond the three R's: subject-by-subject suggestions for a strong high school program -- Sources for courses: where to find your high school curriculum -- Putting it all together: more tips and sample four-year plans -- Education by design: creating customized courses -- A real example: the life cycle of a typical course -- The dreaded red pen: grading your student's work -- Keeping tabs on the paperwork: record keeping and GPAs -- Your official documents: the transcript, portfolio, and diploma -- Jumping ahead: honors and advanced placement courses -- New kid on campus: community college during high school -- More tips making the most of your community college experience -- Extra, extra! extracurricular activities and employment -- Being a leader when there's no student body: leadership skills -- Staying on track: timetables for a smooth journey -- Section 3. Mastering the college admissions process. Decisions, decisions: the college search -- Sharpen those #2 pencils: SAT and ACT exams ... and the rest of the tests -- Information, please: a tour of a typical college application -- Working smart, not hard: tips and precautions about college applications -- Your life in 650 words or less: the application essay -- The sealed envelope: letters of recommendation -- Behind closed doors: the admissions process -- Show me the money: financial aid -- More on financial aid: private scholarships and helpful tips -- Section 4. Thriving, not just surviving, and equipping your students for the real world. A taste of reality: internships and career planning -- More of a good thing: considering a gap year or a super senior year -- You can do it! survival tips for parents -- Ready, set, go! gearing up for college life -- Concluding thoughts: encouragement for the journey -- Appendix: Useful websites and recommended resources.
Subject(S) Home schooling -- United States.
Universities and colleges -- Admission.
Added Title Home schooled & headed for college
ISBN 9781087888842 (paperback)
1087888840 (paperback)