So here you are, looking at homeschooling high school. So many people outsource these best and most important years of homeschooling because they feel inadequate. They think they might fail their child. And while that is technically possible, every diligent homeschooling parent can succeed with all the fantastic resources available these days. One resource that […]
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Homeschool ‘Mommy Marks’ and Universities
Approximately 10 days ago we got the surprise of our lives. Mr. 18 applied to a university that does not award scholarships based on ‘mommy marks’, but he received their highest level marks-based entrance scholarship anyhow! I’ve been puzzling about that. Why did this university ignore its own regulations in such a spectacular way? Of […]
Is Post-Secondary Education Worth It In Canada?
William Bennett, former US Secretary of Education, addressed this question for US students in his latest book: Is College Worth It? Because US tuition and student debt are spiraling out of control, many graduates cannot afford to get married, have children, have a stay-at-home parent, or buy a house, often for years after graduation. So, […]
Review: Is College Worth It? by William J. Bennett and David Wilezol
So even if you’re not sure what your academic goals are or what your next steps might be, I encourage you to fill out an application, find out how much financial aid you qualify for, and talk with an Admissions Advisor about your concerns, fears, and dreams. (from an advertisement sent out by a non-traditional […]
Review: Decisive by Chip Heath and Dan Heath
Teens and young adults have some major decisions to make, life-altering and eternally-important decisions about faith, college, career, and marriage. How can we encourage them to make appropriate choices? Obviously we discuss the contents of their decisions with them; that’s part of being a parent. However, now that the book Decisive has been published, young […]