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Homeschool Moms - Why A High School Diploma May Provide Peace of Mind
By Lynn Howland

Have you ever wondered what will happen when your homeschooled child applies for college? Even though everyone assures you that things have changed and that homeschooled kids have no trouble, you still wonder. Will they get accepted? Will our home education be enough?

Even though my oldest child was only 7 when I decided to homeschool, those questions haunted me. Was I going to hurt her chances to get into college by not providing her with transcripts and a diploma? There may be an answer that will give you peace of mind.

Did you know that they can earn a high school diploma from an online high school without restrictions of age or location. It will be complete with official transcripts and education verification letters.

If your student is over the age of sixteen, meets any state requirements, and passes an equivalency test, they can earn a diploma from an accredited high school based on the things you have taught and from life experiences. Homeschool students are welcomed.

The sad fact is that most employers and many colleges still do prefer a high school diploma to a GED or home school records. Though this may not always be the case, there is also an unfortunate stigma attached to a GED that has led students to greatly prefer a high school diploma.

Even if your child isn’t headed for college, a high school diploma will allow them to qualify for many entry-level positions. Were you aware that some employers will not even consider applicants without a diploma regardless of their ability to do the job?

Even though there will always be people who think it is a scam to allow homeschool kids or adults to earn a diploma without spending countless hours in a public classroom, these high schools are different. Belford High School is a perfect example of a good choice in an online high school. If you search online, there are several options. Just make sure the one you choose knows the value of life and work experiences regardless of the total number of hours logged in a traditional classroom setting.

So keep training your children in the way you see fit, encourage him or her to do well on the college entrance exams, and have them take the simple equivalency test to see if they qualify to get a diploma. It will give you peace of mind and will give them another step toward a bright future.

Lynn Howland is a reviewer of parenting and educational products like Belford High School. For more information about their program, visit http://www.BelfordHighSchoolReview.com

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Is a High School Diploma Really Necessary?
By Merry Wells

Whether you think it is necessary or not, having a high school diploma is the minimum requirement for a great number of jobs.

Recently, a home school student from Massachusetts tried to get a job as a bank teller. She had an impressive 3.5 GPA from a very prestigious university, but couldn't get the job she wanted as a teller, because banking regulations require that she have a high school diploma to get the job. Even with her excellent college transcripts as proof of her ability, she needed a diploma or she couldn't have the job.

Although it seems unfair, it happens all the time. When the banking regulators determined rules regarding qualifications for tellers, they did not consider exceptions or home schooled individuals. In many of these cases, you can either get your high school diploma or you will not be considered for some jobs. There are no exceptions.

If you have the same problem that she does, there may be an answer. Even if you don't think you have the time to spend in a traditional classroom setting, there are now ways to earn a high school diploma with a more non-traditional approach.

You can now earn a high school diploma from an online high school like Belford High School without the restrictions of age, physical location or length of time since you received high school credits. They also give you the chance to demonstrate to them the experience you may already have to earn that diploma. These programs are ideal for a home school student or high school drop out who has earned their diploma through valuable life experiences.

Stop settling for less than you deserve and give yourself the chance to apply for a job that you have always wanted. A high school diploma could be one of the best things you could ever do for yourself.

Merry Wells is a former college instructor who encourages others to succeed using tools like Belford High School. For more information, visit http://www.My-High-School-Diploma.com

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Preparing to Homeschool High School - A Mom's Review of a New DVD Workshop
By Karen Davis

Parents deciding to homeschool through high school need one attribute more than any other... confidence. It takes confidence, along with faith and sheer guts, to take homeschooling into the land of transcripts and college applications. Which is why Lee Binz focuses on helping parents grab hold of that vital confidence in her new dvd set "Preparing to Homeschool High School."

The three professionally done dvds cover a wide range of high school topics. In addition to assuring parents that yes, they can do this, Lee covers choosing curriculum, lesson planning, keeping records (this is one of the best segments), socialization and college entrance exams among other vital subjects. At the end of each dvd, Lee spotlights the resources that she mentions in those segments which is quite helpful.

This is the first product of its kind that I have seen. I have browsed through 3 ring binders and books and other media to help myself as I ventured into the high school years. And I have attended workshops and lectures. However, this is two and one half hours of a one on one video presentation. There is no hurry, you can view it in the comfort of your own home, you can watch it over and over again and you can share it with your highschoolers and the other important people involved in their education.

At the beginning, and all through the presentation, Lee stresses continuing to use what has worked for you in the past. She tries admirably to accommodate all the various homeschooling philosophies while focusing on a college prep education that will allow a child to have a wide range of choices after high school. Although this set may be best suited for traditional, classic, relaxed or eclectic homeschoolers, even unschoolers will find invaluable information on important resources to provide for their children who want to go onto college.

Lee is teaching from two vantage points. The first is her very successful experience as a homeschool mom with two graduates who both earned full tuition scholarships to their first choice universities. The second comes from her wealth of experience consulting with other homeschool families who are navigating the high school years. In fact, if you are just starting into the high school years, or if you are stuck in the middle with serious issues, I recommend getting the package that includes a one hour telephone consultation. You can watch the dvds making careful note of all your questions and then get them answered with the consultation.

"Preparing to Homeschool High School" on dvd is a welcome addition to the growing body of materials to help us homeschool all the way through high school. You can find this set, including a video clip from the presentation. You can also sign up for the helpful free newsletter at the same site.

Karen Davis is a homeschooling mother of four, one of whom is a successful graduate going to college. Her favorite homeschool subject is history and she actively produces and searches out great history resources at her blog http://www.karenshistoryproject.com

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What Your Homeschool Graduate Really Wants
By Merry Wells

Congratulations on taking your homeschool child another step closer to completing this part of their education. Consider, however, taking your homeschool one more step--towards a high school diploma.

Although many of us know that homeschool children can not only meet the state’s requirements, but exceed them… the sad fact is that most employers and many colleges still do prefer a high school diploma over home school records.

The good news is that there may be a solution that will give you peace of mind.

Did you know that your homeschool graduate can earn an accredited high school diploma from online high schools like Belford High School. Online high schools offer homeschool graduates complete official transcripts and education verification letters.

Homeschool students are often welcomed and received credit for the work they have already done at home.

Even though there will always be people who think it is a scam to allow homeschool kids or adults to earn a diploma without spending countless hours in a public classroom, online high schools like Belford High School are different. They know the value of life and work experiences regardless of the total number of hours logged in a traditional classroom setting.

So congratulations on making it down this long road of homeschool education, but just consider taking one more step by having them take the simple equivalency test to see if they qualify to get a high school diploma today. It will give you peace of mind and will give them that final piece of the education puzzle.

Merry Wells is a former college instructor who encourages others to succeed using tools like Belford High School.

For more information, visit http://www.BelfordHighSchoolReview.com

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Homeschooling For Entry Into College
By Donald Saunders

While a very small number of parents do homeschool there children at college level this is not a common practice and it is the aim of most homeschooling parents to prepare there children for entry into college.

There are many reasons for homeschooling a child but one common theme is dissatisfaction with the public, and indeed private, school system. To some extend this also applies to our colleges but here at least we are still fortunate enough to have many fine colleges to choose from, including of course a number of Ivy League colleges.

Because many home schooled students excel, both in terms of their level of achievement and eagerness and ability to learn, it is not uncommon for such students to want to enter college in their mid or late teens and getting into college is not always easy.

The first hurdle of course is the lack of state, or licensed private school, transcripts. This however is not too difficult an obstacle to cross as long as homeschooling parents are aware of it and take the time and trouble to compile a record of the child's progress, including examples of the child's work and grades achieved. Records compiled by homeschooling parents, providing they are prepared with care, will be taken seriously and given due weight by the majority of colleges.

In addition to a student record of achievement, which will be required in almost all cases, there will be other entry requirements and these will vary from one college to the next. It is a good idea therefore to start early and to select a number of colleges (perhaps half a dozen) to which you would be happy to send your child and which your child would be happy to attend.

Having drawn up your short-list you should then approach these colleges and ask the admissions department officials to let you have details of their requirements. You should also make it clear to them that you are homeschooling your child and ask if there are any special requirements as a result of this. The college might for example have specific rules which apply to transcripts for home schooled applicants.

One of the commonest ways to judge an applicant's suitability is through one or more standardized tests, such as the SAT or ACT. Home schooled students are free to take these tests alongside their public and private school peers and, on average, tend to produce much higher scores.

Even with all of this data, many colleges will still have their own admission tests and it is not uncommon for colleges to ask applicants to write one or more essays on a wide range of topics set by the college. This gives the college the opportunity to gain a wider view of the applicant and his or her ability. This is one area in which home schooled applicants typically excel as it gives them the opportunity to talk about their particular interests and talents and convey their level of interest in learning and their relative maturity.

One other valuable tool open to homeschooling parents is provided through a range of advanced placement courses, many of which can be taken by independent study. These courses can help to add to a child's transcript and can also offer accelerated learning, providing students with material that is advanced for their age group.

There is no reason at all why the home schooled student should not find entry into college a relatively simple matter as long as homeschooling parents do their own homework and prepare the child correctly. At the end of the day colleges are only too happy to accept students of ability who are going to benefit from a college education and also bring something of themselves to the college.

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