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College
While in High School
CLEP - What is it?
About
CLEP
The College-Level Examination Program® or CLEP provides students
of any age with the opportunity to demonstrate college-level
achievement through a program of exams in undergraduate college
courses. There are 2,900 colleges that grant credit and/or advanced
standing for CLEP exams.
Community Colleges
Dual Enrollment see~ Benefits of Dual Enrollment - 8/22/09
AN A TO Z SPONSOR ARTICLE
Dual enrollment the opportunity to challenge high school students with more rigorous college level courses for a dual benefit--they earn both high school and college credit.
Community College Dual
Enrollment
AN A TO Z ARTICLE
How we have managed to help our high school-aged homeschooling teen take college
courses.
High
School & Pre-High School Admissions
This is a sample section from my son's community college website where he had been taking courses since he was 15. Look for a similar section in the website of a college near you. When he attended they allowed him to take sports and non-university transferable courses. They no longer allow this.
Successful
Collaborations between High Schools and Community Colleges
High school aged (and sometimes younger) homeschooling students
can take advantage of the "life-long learning" atmosphere
of community colleges.
Concurrent Enrollment
Get a Jump Start on College
AN A TO Z AFFILIATE
Help your teen earn college credit in high school. It's available as an instantly downloadable e-book. It is also available as a print book if you prefer. If you'd like to help your teen get a jump start on life, this is a book you need.
National Alliance of Concurrent
Enrollment Partnerships
Organization of college-school programs offering college courses
in high schools.
Universities
Starting
College
Last semester our son Jamie, 14, took a 4-credit Latin course
at the University of Southern Maine. By Earl Gary Stevens, HEM.
Young
Scholars Find Challenges, Acceptance at Harvard Extension School
David Colt, 13, and Amos Lichtman, 11, are among the youngest
students ever to attend the Extension School, according to the
School's communications office. Both boys are home-schooled,
and the fall semester was their first at Harvard.
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College Without High School
A Teenager's Guide to Skipping High School and Going to College
by Blakes Boles
The author, who leads teenage unschoolers on educational adventures, offers several suggestions for life-changing, confidence-building activities that will demonstrate those results. This intriguing approach to following your dreams and doing college prep on your own terms will be welcomed by students (and their parents).
Homeschoolers'
College Admissions Handbook
Preparing Your 12- to 18-Year-Old for a Smooth Transition
by Cafi Cohen
It more than adequately addresses the doubts homeschooling families
have about college admission. The "How we (they) did it"
excerpts are inspiring. There are real examples of good admission
essays. Transcripts are covered. December 2000 Paperback.
The
Guidance Manual for the Christian Home School
A Parent's Guide for Preparing Home School Students for College
or Career
by Callihan, David and Laurie
Covers everything a Christian parent of teenagers will need to
know to homeschool successfully and prepare their children for
work and college. 2000 Paperback
Best Selling
Homeschooling Books
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