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Homeschool and Community College – What Are Your Options?

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There are various issues that parents have to resolve pertaining to their homeschooled children. First, parents have to look into the policies of these community colleges regarding homeschool students. It must be stressed that each community college has its own policy regarding homeschool students. It thus benefits the parents a lot if they take time to assiduously verify applicable policies.

Verification of existing community college policies is not however the end of the story! I hasten to add that one very crucial issue that parents have to consider is whether or not they really have to send their homeschooled children to any of these local community colleges.

I do not take issue if parents send their homeschooled students to a community college. This is something that only the parents can decide and I assume that parents, especially Christian parents, only have the welfare of their children in mind in making such a decision. Also, they are in a better position to evaluate the readiness of their children to socialize and interact with an adult community which at times is unregulated. I should even say that parents must exercise due diligence in coming up with a well-discerned decision. They should not be swayed by the band wagon effect. They must understand the ramifications of this decision and the impact that it will have on the lives of their children. In other words, parents must act like parents and put premium on the total well-being of their homeschooled children.

I am saying all this because I care about the well-being of homeschooled teens. They have already benefited so much from their homeschooling years and can be allowed to continue to enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere and an environment that does not threaten to erode the values that they have learned to embrace. Hopefully, the issues that I am raising here will encourage homeschoolers to open their eyes to some of the sad realities occurring in the local community colleges and decide for themselves and for the benefit of their children whether to send homeschooled kids to a local community college.

A Parents Guide To Preparing Your Child For College

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When a student is on their last year of high school the only thing they look forward to is going to college. As a parent you are concerned on how your child will live their life when they get to the higher institution.

The child can be anxious about the life they will live when they get to college since they will be away from home. They also will be anxious about making new friends and attending classes using a teaching system that is different from what they are used to in high school.

As a parent you can play a role in your child’s future by helping them to get prepared for college as this can be a time where they need parental guidance. Below are some tips to help your child in getting ready for college.

– Early Preparation

When getting prepared for college you have to start early searching for the right school, choosing the right major and fixing your financial options like scholarships. A lot of universities require you to submit your application months before the semester starts, so be clear with the submission dates so you don’t pass the deadline date.

– Your Experiences

A nice way of getting your child ready for college is to talk about your life when you where there. A lot of things may have changed ever since you’ve been to college but things like attending classes, living in dorms, and making new friends has not changed that much.

Opening up to your child about your college life will get them more excited about the change of environment and help them settle more quickly to their new life. This will also give your child the platform to ask you questions about higher education and feel at ease that you can help them out. If you didn’t go to college don’t worry because you can always refer them to a close relative or friend.

– The finances

Attending college is very expensive for most families so you have to be realistic about your finances. You have to have money for tuition, food, dorm equipment and textbooks just to name a few. If you don’t have enough money to cover all the expenses you can talk to your child to help in covering the cost. They can help by having a part time job or look for a scholarship.

Don’t forget to always give your child support and encourage them to work hard when they get to college. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and they should make good use of it.