Jun 22, 2022 | Becky Frank, College Preparation
The study of economics is essentially the study of how and why people make the choices they do. Wait a minute. Isn’t economics about money? Yes, sort of. Money is how we assign value to the choices that we make. Every choice we make is a determination of how we...
Mar 9, 2022 | Brittney Tomczak, College Preparation
Why is it important to understand, apply, and master strong paragraph writing before moving on to essay writing? Practically anyone can put together a paragraph of 5 sentences. But is it constructed properly? Do your sentences flow to form a well thought out paragraph...
Nov 11, 2021 | College Preparation, Jess Woods
The first secret of literary analysis is that you don’t have to agree with your teacher. Yep, I said it. While some people try to fit literature into tidy boxes, genres, and purposes, my favorite high school English teachers and college professors encouraged...
May 2, 2020 | College Preparation, Susan Eggers
For decades historians have debated the merits of studying World History or Western Civilization. There is no real consensus about which is more beneficial for students. If learned historians cannot definitively answer this question, how can homeschool parents hope...
Feb 7, 2020 | College Preparation, Lisa Roark
4 Ways to Help Your Student Select a Career Pathway What do you want to be when you grow up? This question is one that has been asked to elementary-aged children throughout the decades. In elementary school it is entertaining to hear the variety of responses...
Aug 1, 2019 | College Preparation, Julie Rapelje
The Top 10 Tips to Prepare Your Student for Art School If you have an art student (or you are one), then I know why you are here. Perhaps you are getting a little nervous or confused as you look at the future of your budding art student. You may be concerned about...
