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How We Prepare For College As Homeschoolers


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Do you wonder how to prepare your kids for college? If so, I’m not going to tell you what to do. I hope that’s a relief. Instead, in this episode, I’ll share our experience with college, so you’ll have more information to make the best choices for your family.

Hey, homeschoolers! This week I am taking child number five and my only daughter to college. Even though I have three college graduates who have had good experiences, I don’t imagine that I’ve done everything the right way, or that I have the right to tell you what to do.

Every family and every student and even every year is unique as the pandemic has taught us. But I do want to share our story with you because it may help you in college choices and preparation. The other reason I want to share our story is because so many people (including homeschoolers) have been surprised by a particular aspect of our decisions around college.

I’m going to jump right in as though we’re having a chat at a coffee shop. I’m not going to give you six simple tips as I often do, but I’m going to tell you how we got to the place of sending homeschooler #5 to college. If we were actually in a coffee shop, you could stop and ask me questions. Using this format, though, you’re going to have to comment, email, or message me with questions instead.

I will start with a disclaimer: College isn’t for everyone.
  • We are sending our children for their goals at this time in our culture
  • I didn’t originally intend for the kids to attend college in person
  • Homeschoolers can and do get an excellent education outside of college classes
  • In this episode I share:
    • Factors that affected our college decision
    • Our kids’ college choices
    • The advantages of having our kids attend the same in-state university
    • Some issues we have discussed with our kids as they begin their college years:
      • How often we expect to hear from them
      • The dangers of and our beliefs about alcohol/ drugs/ premarital sex
      • Our expectation that they will study and be focused on keeping a high GPA
      • Pros and cons of fraternities/sororities
      • Travel plans for breaks
      • Which expenses are our kids’ responsibility
      • Conclusion

        Has everything been perfect with our kids’ college experience? No. But we are satisfied with the choices we have made for our particular kids at this time.

        I pray that something I shared helps you as you consider college for your homeschoolers.

        Have a happy homeschool week!

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