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While no one can
guarantee...
that you will make it, there are many people
who have made it. Our mission is to help provide
for a road map for you that has been "drawn" by so many nice people who have
helped us. Many feel that home-ed students can be at an advantage. This sentiment is
summed up by author Cafi Cohen in a
recent interview on the Zone, where she said,
"Homeschoolers
are at a distinct advantage
  in the
college admissions process at 90+% of colleges and universities nationwide for one reason:
the word "diversity". Most college admissions officers are not necessarily
looking for "the well-rounded student." Instead college admissions officers are
trying to create a well-rounded student body. Big difference....Our
homeschooled-through-high-school son graduated in the top 15% of his class at the United
States Air Force Academy. Our daughter attended four colleges before finding a job that
pays so much she currently has no inclination to finish. Research for my book indicated
that homeschoolers, in general, do well in college"
 see the rest of this interview
 In a recent Zone interview, author Linda Dobson said, "Plenty of colleges
and universities will work on alternative criteria. Many homeschoolers have found
that plenty of colleges and universities are willing to work with them on alternative
criteria, or otherwise help them meet the school's needs creatively."
(see the
rest of this interview)
Faces of Home
Education Profile
"We Made It!"
Homeschool Graduates
  This fun gallery celebrates some of our proud
homeschoolers who have completed high school and are on the road to college and other
careers. Homeschooling has allowed these fine students and others to focus on careers that
they might not have otherwise been able to follow. If you have a proud graduate, this is a
great place to "show off" and also to provide encouragement for people who are
beginning the journey of homeschooling. Already featured are Jennie, who turned her love
of sewing into a successful business, Dannielle, who cares for her car and loves history,
Chuck, who is a firefighter, and so much more.
Meet the Author - Cafi Cohen
FREE excerpt & Cyber-interview
hosted by Joe Spataro from
"And What About College?"
Transcripts vs.Portfolios
Selective colleges
need written proof (documentation) of homeschooling. The documentation allows admission
officers to rank students with other applicants and determine if a student is capable of
doing well at their school. Two types of family-generated documentation commonly accompany
college applications from homeschooled students: a portfolio or a transcript. Find out
more.
 Zone College Page
You might want to check out our college page which has information and ideas to
help you and your child prepare for that transition. Of course, you can use all of the
resources that are available to communicate with everyone on the Zone including our global support system, the People Connection which includes our
Yellow Pages.
"Getting
Ahead of the College Game"
by Susan Stewart
You need to begin college consideration about four years before your child expects to
enter college. Find out more.
Get
noticed! - How to Apply for a Scholarship
by Jennifer Lieberman
A simple phone call from you will get you noticed, and you will be remembered by
the scholarship committee... and you may even get the scholarship! Think of it in another
way. Would you make one phone call if it meant someone was going to pay you $1000? I
would!. Find out more.
The Homeschooling Handbook:
From Preschool to High School, a Parent's
Guide
click here to find out more
by Mary Griffith
 In her easy-to-understand
style, Mary Griffith covers all the bases with this book. If you're wondering about
homeschooling, considering starting, or already have started, this book is a must-read.
The Big Book of Home Learning:
Preschool and Elementary
click here to find out more
by Mary PrideThis book is a source of
inspiration and encouragement for every married Christian woman who wants to discover the
biblical freedom intended for her life through establishing proper relationships with God,
her husband, and her children.
All
the Way Home:
Power for Your Family to Be Its Best
click here to find out more
by Mary Pride
 All the Way Home is the long-awaited sequel
to Mary Pride's revolutionary book, The Way Home. Building on the theme of the home as the
center of life, this book will change your ideas on what is possible for families today.
More than a problem-solving manual, this text helps families do it right from the start.
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has resources and ideas for you to
help you make that leap
FAQ: How do I get
a diploma?
In an interview with David & Laurie Callihan, authors of The Guidance
Manual for the Christian Homeschool, they say:
A diploma is a piece of paper
(unless you use real sheepskin) that designates or confers the completion of some
line of study. We find it interesting that parents who confidently homeschool turn to
jelly when it is time to award the diploma. If you have homeschooled your child and he has
completed your designated course of study for high school, you may and should award a
diploma.
see the rest of this excerpt on
developing a diploma and transcript
Cracking the Ged,
2000
by Geoff Martz, Laurice Pearson
 
also see
Math Ed Center
GED Center
We don't try to teach you everything there is to know about English, mathematics,
or analytic thinking. We just teach you what you'll need to score high on the GED. There's
a big difference. In Cracking the GED, we'll teach you how to think like the test makers.
This book includes two full-length sample tests. The questions in the tests are just like
the ones you'll see on the actual GED, and we fully explain every solution.
College Financial
Aid for Dummies
by Herm Davis, Joyce Lain Kennedy
This fun and friendly reference guides readers through the financial aid maze and
pinpoints the key elements needed to make the financial aid system work for them. The
authors cover the major types of loans, grants, and scholarships available with strategies
for how to find and secure them. Cartoon illustrations throughout. |
