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How to Build a Four-Year High School Plan for Your Homeschooler
Learn how to create a four-year high school plan for your homeschooler, including credits, course mapping, testing, and college or career prep strategies. Remember, though--it's a plan, not a prison! You have the flexibility to make any plan fit perfectly to your student's needs.

Ginny
Jul 245 min read


Dual-Enrollment/High School Concurrent Scholarship for Arkansas Homeschoolers: The ACCESS to Acceleration (A2A) Scholarship - UPDATED 9/16/2025
Learn how the 2025 ACCESS to Acceleration Scholarship reimburses Arkansas homeschoolers up to $2,000 per year for concurrent college courses, giving students an affordable way to earn credit and strengthen their transcript.

Ginny
Jul 145 min read


How to Create a High School Transcript for Your Homeschooled Student
Learn how to create a homeschool transcript that reflects your student’s achievements and meets the expectations of most college admissions officers, military recruitment officials, trade school programs, etc..

Laura
Jul 83 min read


The Homeschooler’s Guide to Calculating GPA and Strengthening Homeschool Grades with Outside Validation
Learn how to calculate GPA accurately and support your homeschooler’s grades with external validation when possible.

Laura
Jul 84 min read


The Homeschooler's Guide to Securing College Scholarships: A Practical How-To
Learn how homeschoolers can successfully secure merit-based, need-based, and private scholarships. Includes tips, timelines, and trusted scholarship websites.

Ginny
Jun 113 min read


A Homeschooler’s Guide to Choosing Trade School: A Practical Path to a Skilled Career
Discover how homeschoolers can successfully pursue trade school with a step-by-step guide to exploring careers, building transcripts, and finding programs.

Ginny
Jun 113 min read


How Homeschoolers Can Become Firefighters, EMTs, Police Officers, and CNAs
Discover how homeschoolers can pursue careers as firefighters, EMTs, police officers, and CNAs. Learn about training paths, age requirements, and how to align high school with public service goals.

Ginny
Jun 104 min read


Homeschoolers and Military Service: How To Apply to Each Branch of the U.S. Military
A complete guide for homeschoolers exploring military careers, including how to enlist, apply for ROTC scholarships, or attend a U.S. service academy—with tips, links, and eligibility info tailored for homeschool families.

Ginny
Jun 103 min read


How Homeschoolers Can Qualify for the National Merit Scholarship
A step-by-step guide for homeschool families on how to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship, including how (AND WHEN!) to register for the PSAT, how to submit documentation, and how to strengthen your student’s application.

Ginny
Jun 103 min read


Understanding Dual Enrollment: A Homeschool Parent's Guide to College Credit in High School
Learn how homeschoolers can earn college credit through dual enrollment. Discover the benefits, requirements, and the best ways to integrate it into your high school plan.

Ginny
Jun 94 min read


Where Passion Meets Plate: Exploring Culinary Arts in High School
What is your favorite part about homeschooling a high schooler? For me it is the interest-led electives. Part of the fun and freedom of...

Laura
Jun 62 min read


Creating Electives for Homeschooled High Schoolers: Unlocking Passion and Purpose
One of the biggest advantages of homeschooling is the flexibility and freedom to tailor electives to your student's passions, goals, and future career path. Learn all about how to create high school electives in this post.

Ginny
May 303 min read


How to Register Your Homeschooled Athlete with the NCAA
Do you have a homeschooled high school student athlete who is interested in playing sports at the college level?

Laura
May 162 min read


Maximizing College Credit While Still in High School: How to Utilize CLEP Testing for a Free College Freshman Year
Looking for ways to cut down on college tuition costs? The Education Data Initiative reports that tuition at public 4-year colleges rose...

Laura
Feb 172 min read


Senior Year: The End of the Homeschool Journey
Heading into that last semester of homeschooling your senior...here's a checklist we found helpful as we graduated some of our own students.

Laura
Jan 43 min read


Empowering Parents: Homeschool Support with 20 Years Experience
Are you a homeschooling parent looking for expert guidance and support to successfully navigate the high school years? Look no further...

Ginny
Dec 27, 20242 min read


Why You Should Use Christmas Break to Organize Your Records
Rest. We all need it. But I know what you’re thinking...how can I rest when I’m wearing so many hats? You're homeschooling your children,...

Laura
Dec 18, 20242 min read
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