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Choosing a College?
If you’re planning on college for your homeschool grad-to-be, how do you make the choice? Is a Christian college the only acceptable alternative? Should they dive into the mission field of public universities? Or is there a middle ground in a conservative private school? For different reasons, our three graduates so far have ended up at all three alternatives, and we’ve learned some pros as well as cons for all of them. Join us for some thoughts about the choice of a college for your student!
Some Other Episodes On College Issues
No. 28, “Making College Visits Count”
No. 44, “Staying Christian in College”
No. 45, “Academic Success in College”
This episode of Making Biblical Family Life Practical is sponsored by Judson College.
Show Notes:
Making Biblical Family Life Practical – Episode 94: Choosing a College
Produced by the Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network
[Intro]
You’ve made the commitment. You’ve caught the vision. You want your family to serve God. But sometimes it’s hard to put feet to that vision.
Hal and Melanie:
Hal: Hello, I’m Hal.
Melanie: And I’m Melanie. Welcome to Episode 94 of Making Biblical Family Life Practical. As the school year begins, many high school seniors are thinking about choosing a college.
Hal: We’re there again! Our fourth child is a senior this year. We’ve navigated college choices with our older kids: one attended a large public university, another a small private liberal arts college, and another a historical Christian college. Each decision had unique reasons, pros, and cons.
Melanie: It’s important to keep an open mind during this process. Each option has distinct advantages and disadvantages.
Hal: Right. When you’re considering colleges, financial aid is crucial. Unlike years ago, when I applied to just one college, today students often apply to multiple colleges—sometimes as many as 8 to 12—because scholarships and financial aid vary greatly.
Melanie: Absolutely. We always advise our kids not to set their heart on one school until the financial aid offers arrive.
Hal: Exactly. Colleges put their best foot forward during visits, much like a dating scenario, highlighting the good and downplaying negatives.
Melanie: When selecting colleges, most should be a good match academically, financially, and ideologically. Students should also include a couple of dream schools and at least one or two “safety” schools.
Three College Options:
Choosing a Colege – Christian Colleges:
Pros:
Cons:
Choosing a College – Public Universities:
Pros:
Cons:
Elite Private Colleges:
Pros:
Cons:
Advice for Parents:
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Choosing a College?
If you’re planning on college for your homeschool grad-to-be, how do you make the choice? Is a Christian college the only acceptable alternative? Should they dive into the mission field of public universities? Or is there a middle ground in a conservative private school? For different reasons, our three graduates so far have ended up at all three alternatives, and we’ve learned some pros as well as cons for all of them. Join us for some thoughts about the choice of a college for your student!
Some Other Episodes On College Issues
No. 28, “Making College Visits Count”
No. 44, “Staying Christian in College”
No. 45, “Academic Success in College”
This episode of Making Biblical Family Life Practical is sponsored by Judson College.
Show Notes:
Making Biblical Family Life Practical – Episode 94: Choosing a College
Produced by the Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network
[Intro]
You’ve made the commitment. You’ve caught the vision. You want your family to serve God. But sometimes it’s hard to put feet to that vision.
Hal and Melanie:
Hal: Hello, I’m Hal.
Melanie: And I’m Melanie. Welcome to Episode 94 of Making Biblical Family Life Practical. As the school year begins, many high school seniors are thinking about choosing a college.
Hal: We’re there again! Our fourth child is a senior this year. We’ve navigated college choices with our older kids: one attended a large public university, another a small private liberal arts college, and another a historical Christian college. Each decision had unique reasons, pros, and cons.
Melanie: It’s important to keep an open mind during this process. Each option has distinct advantages and disadvantages.
Hal: Right. When you’re considering colleges, financial aid is crucial. Unlike years ago, when I applied to just one college, today students often apply to multiple colleges—sometimes as many as 8 to 12—because scholarships and financial aid vary greatly.
Melanie: Absolutely. We always advise our kids not to set their heart on one school until the financial aid offers arrive.
Hal: Exactly. Colleges put their best foot forward during visits, much like a dating scenario, highlighting the good and downplaying negatives.
Melanie: When selecting colleges, most should be a good match academically, financially, and ideologically. Students should also include a couple of dream schools and at least one or two “safety” schools.
Three College Options:
Choosing a Colege – Christian Colleges:
Pros:
Cons:
Choosing a College – Public Universities:
Pros:
Cons:
Elite Private Colleges:
Pros:
Cons:
Advice for Parents:
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