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Test Day ID Requirements

Test Day ID Requirements

| May 1, 2013

Noteworthy: Newly added Workshop Topic: Charting Your Course! Offered in May in Wayzata, MN (date to be announced soon!) MN Co-ops offering courses for college credit Summer Reading ideas to plant a vision These test-taking tips and more can be found in the newly released book: Credits Before College Test Day ID Requirements A little [...]

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April 2013 Newsletter

April 2013 Newsletter

| April 13, 2013

Credits Before College ~ The Book! It’s all here! Start early, work at your own pace, and accumulate credits before entering college. This book coaches families and students through the process of saving thousands of dollars on an accredited college degree. Included are full-page reproducible charts, step-by-step how-to’s, family activities, follow-up resources, and web links [...]

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Announcing New Book Release!

Announcing New Book Release!

| April 3, 2013

I am pleased to announce the release of my new book Credits Before College: A Guide to Earning Affordable College Credits in High School The book is currently at the printers. As a special introductory offer, orders placed by April 21 will receive free shipping (orders ship by May 1). Can’t wait? Books will be [...]

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MN Co-ops Offering CLEP Classes

MN Co-ops Offering CLEP Classes

| March 21, 2013

Several Minnesota Homeschool Co-ops are offering classes that help students earn college credit while in high school.  Contact the Co-op directly to inquire about their options. If you are a Homeschool Co-op Administrator and want to know more about bringing this type of offering to your group, feel free to contact me for help getting [...]

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March 2013 Newsletter

March 2013 Newsletter

| March 11, 2013

Inspirational Ideas and Practical Resources Helping Your Student Earn Affordable Credits Before College Know the Total Sticker Price I had dinner with some new friends the other night – thirty-somethings with four kids under the ages of 10. One conversation led to another . . . kids, jobs, travel, house hunting. Their story had an [...]

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MOOCs

MOOCs

| March 1, 2013

A compiled list of Open Online Courses – Some courses have start dates and include assignments with peer interaction, others are self-paced studies. Some are supplemental while others are complete courses. Some are very visual and video based, others include choice reading materials. Parents are encouraged to review the course before assigning to a student. [...]

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Military Academy Option

Military Academy Option

| January 17, 2013

Written and shared by a parent.  She sent it as quick informational e-mail, but she did such a great job transcribing her conversation, I asked permission to repost here as is. Cheri, I am attaching something I researched today that might be helpful to you and others. You can add it to your ever expanding quiver [...]

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AP and CLEP ~ What’s the Difference?

AP and CLEP ~ What’s the Difference?

| December 13, 2012 | Reply

Affordability, availability, advancement. All area great reasons to consider earning college credit in your high school years. Advanced Placement® and the College Level Exam Program® are both subject-specific credit-by-exam programs offered by The College Board. DSST® is offered by Prometric, another independent test-provider. College Board’s AP program was created in the 1950′s to provide a [...]

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December 2012 Newsletter

December 2012 Newsletter

| December 4, 2012 | Reply

Inspirational Ideas and Practical Resources to help your student earn affordable Credits Before College  Now Available! World Religions Study Guide eBook A comprehensive middle/high school course that prepares students to earn college credit Grades 7 and up One semester Minimal parent/teacher prep required Prepares students for the DSST exam: Introduction to World Religions Study to [...]

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Why Intelligent Students Sometimes Fail

Why Intelligent Students Sometimes Fail

| October 31, 2012 | 1 Reply

Habits are a powerful force that can help launch a ‘C’ student or sink an ‘A’ student. Sometimes the best CLEPPING plans actually being with teaching students how to create and define goals and set time tables for their tasks. The List of 6 concept might be of help if you have a student that [...]

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