High School
If you have made it this far, CONGRATULATIONS!!! High School is an exciting time of life for all parties. We'll share tips and information on jobs, internships, career planning, healthy relationships, dual enrollment, CLEP, and more.
Transcripts
While it may seem early, now is the time to start keeping your transcript or portfolio. It is so much easier to maintain than to try to remember the one class you took three years ago! You can do it yourself or use a service.
ACT/SAT Prep
Investing time in test prep is one of the best decisions for homeschool families. It can mean the difference between getting accepted to a local school, receiving a scholarship from a local university, or a full ride from an out-of-state school.
CERTIFICATIONS
Of course, college is not the answer for everyone, nor should it be. We'll share information on certifications that teens can start before graduating preparing them for a career after graduation.
The Posse Foundation
The Posse Foundation identifies, recruits and trains individuals with extraordinary leadership potential. Posse Scholars receive full-tuition leadership scholarships from Posse’s partner colleges and universities.
DUAL ENROLLMENT
Most colleges allow high school juniors and seniors to take classes at their institution at a reduced cost. Students also get a head start on college coursework. While it seems ideal, there are a few pitfalls and guidelines to be aware of before you start. Visit our blog to read posts related to this topic.
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Southern University at New Orleans
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HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
Healthy Relationships are one of the most overlooked educational gaps. Regardless of what career path we choose, we are in relationships with people for our entire lives. Here are great resources for your teen!
LIFE SKILLS
How many times have you thought, they did not teach that in high school. The beauty of homeschooling is that you can! Sometimes, we need a little direction or forget to explicitly teach something we thought was obvious. Here you will find resources to help!
QuestBridge
QuestBridge recently launched an updated Resource Library, and it's full of great information on preparing for, applying to, and paying for college. There are QuestBridge-specific resources, as well as guides and webinars more generally focused on what students can do to prepare and apply to a top college. Our new filters let you sort resources by audience, topic, and resource type, and there's an easy-to-use search bar.
Check out some of our favorite resources that are useful for educators and community-based organization professionals, plus the students you work with:
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Outreach Toolkit: Use these materials, including a printable flyer and brochure, to share information about QuestBridge programs with prospective students.
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Recommender Resources: Teachers and counselors, find out how recommendations are submitted and what makes them stand out.
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Grade-Specific Checklists: Use QuestBridge’s college preparation checklists for each grade of high school in order to stay on track.
EXTRA CURRICULAR NEEDS
One struggle for parents and teens revolves around boundaries and unmet needs. Assess your needs and work on addressing those together. Bring in outside counsel if necessary. Neither of you wants to damage your relationship at this point because of power struggles.