As you work on your parent-made transcript for your high schooler, here’s what you need to know about the SC Uniform Grade Scale. We’ve got this unique and complicated grade scale system set forth by the Department of Education. All public schools and most private schools utilize this policy. You may be wondering why it matters […]
Technical Colleges in South Carolina
July 16, 2018 by 2 Comments
Consider the doors of opportunity available at Technical Colleges in South Carolina. South Carolina has 16 Technical Colleges. In another post, I discuss why your homeschool grad might choose a Technical college. I highly recommend that you and your student take a look at the Tech Colleges near you. Even if you know you want […]
What Counts as an Honors Credit?
June 27, 2018 by 2 Comments
Honors credits can help boost your student’s GPA. So, what counts as an honors credit? How do we go about deciding if the course is worth the honors weight or not? I’ve explained in a previous post what’s a high school credit. There’s a certain amount of material covered or time invested in the subject […]
Special Needs College Programs in South Carolina
January 31, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities have some opportunities to experience college life. We have several special needs college programs in South Carolina. Check out these opportunities. Does your special needs high schooler desire a postsecondary experience on a college campus? These colleges offer an excellent opportunity to experience higher education and develop life skills. […]
College Preview Days Spring 2018
January 14, 2018 by Leave a Comment
I’ve said be for and I’ll say it again… I love College Preview Days! Mark your calendars for these fanatastic College Preview Days Spring 2018. There’s so many opportunities for your homeschool high school student to consider. There’s no better way to figure out what you want to do and where you want to go–than […]
SC Student Loan
November 13, 2017 by 3 Comments
Have you heard of the SC Student Loan? If you have a student applying for college next year, you may need to know about this program! FAFSA and Financial Aid If you have a student enrolling in college next year, you should already have filled out the FAFSA. The FAFSA application opened October 1st and […]
College Preview Days Fall 2017
October 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment
It’s time again for College Preview Days! There’s so many opportunities for your high school student to consider. So get a jumpstart as soon as possible. I love College Preview Days! It’s a low-pressure way to see what each college has to offer. You get a feel for the personality of the school. And a […]
College Admissions Prerequisites
July 5, 2017 by 3 Comments
The Commission on Higher Education has issued a guideline for College Admissions Prerequisites to 4-year colleges in South Carolina. We’ve talked before about High School Record-Keeping–with the SC Diploma standards in mind. But, it’s up to you to figure out the differences in the college admissions prerequisite requirements. This is a general guideline of what […]
Summer Programs for High School
May 4, 2017 by 1 Comment
Summer programs for high schoolers (and even some younger students, too) are a great way to fill the days, expand your learning opportunities and even get a feel for the college you might want to attend. Some programs are drop-off for the day or for the whole week. Check out these opportunities coming 2017. This […]
Class Ranking Policies: To Rank or Not to Rank?
April 18, 2017 by 2 Comments
Let’s talk about class ranking policies for High schoolers. To rank–or not to rank? That is our question! Here’s what you need to know about ranking policies and procedures as a homeschooler in South Carolina. What is Class Rank? College Board defines class rank as: “a mathematical summary of a student’s academic record as compared […]
