Parent's Role in the College Application Process

Do you wonder who does the applying for college these days - the parent, or the child? When we were kids, it seemed like mom and dad were out of the college application loop. Today, parents are becoming more and more involved in assisting their children find and gain admission to college. But what is the proper role for parents to take in helping their homeschool student find a college? Homeschool parents, however, take on roles that are played by public school high school guidance counselors and advisors. Parents are GREAT guidance counselors, though. The love for their child can ensure success, and their careful consideration will help prevent any major slips. It's the guidance counselor (you) who will guide them through the process, providing opportunities for college fairs, and college visits, and providing "timely reminders" each step of the way.

One time, they asked for "all" my homeschool records. As I was there, I spoke to the advisors about my homeschool record keeping. It seemed like an administrative task that a public high school would normally handle, not a student. Treat the college search as a partnership between yourself and your homeschool student.

Homeschooling Distance Learning Program

Education is mandatory in our country. There are many different options for schooling - public or private school, religious or secular. Choosing the best educational option for your child, or children, can be challenging.
The Traditional Model
Those families contained children who needed to be educated, but the model of the one room schoolhouse no longer was efficient. A factory model of education was developed and exists to this day. This factory model works well for most children and many people are happy with the results. But what if your child is one who does not fit in the traditional school model?

Alternative Schools
Many alternatives exist to the traditional system of public education offered in this country. Private school can offer specialized classes and more individualized attention. Parochial or religious schools can add religious components to your child's education. Home schools
Homeschooling is an alternative to traditional education that more and more people are choosing. There are many different ways to consider homeschooling your child. Often, parents will choose to augment their teaching with the use of tutors for specific subjects, and to enroll their children in extracurricular activities such as sports, music or art, designed to bring homeschool children together. The term is used to describe the process by which the child and parent design the educational curriculum. Homeschooling offers a freedom from the time constraints of a traditional education that many families find very attractive.
Many parents find the traditional model of education doesn't fit the needs of their child or their family. When this happens, a homeschooling distance learning program becomes an exciting option because of the possibilities it holds for educating children and some programs are accredited and offer the same college possibilities as private schools.