A holiday tradition our family has enjoyed for years is waking up on Christmas morning and with all in pj’s, opening the small thoughtful gifts we tucked into each others’ stockings. Sometimes these gifts are more special than spectacular, sometimes they are practical (doesn’t everyone need a pair of toe socks!), and other times they […]
“One of the most notable demographic trends of the last two decades has been the delayed entry of young people into adulthood. . . Today’s 25-year-olds, compared with their parents’ generation at the same age, are twice as likely to still be students, only half as likely to be married and 50 percent more likely […]
Everyone has different reasons to begin homeschooling. Maybe you are at a crossroads trying to decide what direction your student’s high school years will take? Maybe, like me, there is hesitancy on your part to homeschool high school simply because you are unsure of what to accomplish, how to go about it, or wonder if […]
Is your student undecided? Here are the typical answers to this often asked question: “Why do you want to go to college?” Students will often say, “For the experience.” Parents will often answer, “To get a better job.” Some will even honestly reply, “Because I don’t know what else to do.” Ask this question of […]
If asked, would you say your student is productive? Success in academics usually is an overflow from a student who owns his or her own time. They have developed a sense of Time Management and tend to tasks outside of school with the same diligence that gives them success in their academics. If Time Management […]
My 18-year-old daughter will graduate from high school this month. Next month she will also graduate from college. The path is a bit unconventional since there are usually 4 years in between those milestones. Besides her high school diploma, she will have earned an AS degree in Business and a BA Degree in Psychology. Her […]
College Courses or CLEPs to Include in your Plan So your student is thinking about dual enrollment in high school, or you are considering adding CLEP exams to their high school studies. Both will allow your student to accelerate their plans to earn a 4-year degree. Which Exams or courses should he/she start with? This […]
A priest, a minister and a rabbi were asked the question, When does life begin? The priest said, “Life begins with conception.” The minister said, “No my friend, life begins with birth.” The wise old rabbi said, “I am sorry my learned friends, but you are both wrong. Life begins the day the dog dies […]
Malcolm Gladwell’s widely acclaimed bestseller The Tipping Point, is an entertaining and enlightening book about change. Examining the events or ideas that lead to that magic moment when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips, and spreads like wildfire, Gladwell’s insights explain the mysteries behind the resurgence in popularity for Hush Puppies […]
Over 2,900 colleges grant credit for the CLEP and almost 2,000 grant credit for DSST. For a quick check of colleges that award credit for CLEP exams, look up a college profile on the College Board website. While credit policies vary from school to school, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (Mn State) has led the […]
In the Spirit of Sharing:Two of my kids have taken many exams, applying over 80 CLEP and DSST credits to their degrees. Below is the order they took them in and a list of the primary resource they used. My son focused on the History exams and my daughter’s focus was on the Business and […]
