Five Mistakes Parents Make When Planning for College
September 11, 2017
In 2015, the latest year for which we have statistics, 59% of seniors who graduated from Virginia public and nonprofit colleges in 2015 had student
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Sign Language as Foreign Language
May 2, 2017
Is sign language accepted by colleges for a foreign language for Virginia homeschoolers? American Sign Language (ASL) is accepted by ALL public Virginia colleges, but
Sign Language College Credit
March 29, 2017
Q. Is sign language accepted by colleges for a foreign language for Virginia homeschoolers? A. American Sign Language (ASL) is accepted by ALL public Virginia
Military Requirements for Homeschool Enlistment
March 9, 2016
Q. Can homeschool graduates enlist in the military? I understand it is sometimes difficult. A. Occasionally, homeschoolers have problems enlisting, not because of discriminatory policies,
AP Test
May 31, 2015
Q. My teen would like to take the Japanese AP exam from the public school next year. They do not offer this course. Can she
PSAT Changes in 2015
October 27, 2014
Q. I know the SAT exam is being redesigned, but will the PSAT change, too? A. Yes, the College Board is revising the PSAT/NMSQT test
PSAT® Test Registration
September 14, 2014
Q. Where do I register my high school student for the PSAT®? A. A Homeschooler must register for the PSAT® at the local public high
Graduation Credits
April 5, 2014
Q. How many credits does a homeschooler need to graduate and get into college? A. There is no specific number of credits a homeschooler must
SAT® and ACT® Test Difference
February 19, 2014
Q. What’s the difference between the SAT® and ACT® tests for college entrance? A. Both the SAT® (Scholastic Aptitude Test) exam and the ACT® (American
Coverdell Education Savings Accounts
August 18, 2013
Q. Can Virginia homeschoolers use Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for homeschool expenses? A. Public, private, and homeschool families can use Coverdell Education Savings Accounts to
Dual-Enrollment Financial Aid
October 25, 2012
Q. Can a homeschool student who is dual enrolled in community college receive financial aid? A. No, a dual-enrolled high school student (a public, private,
Financial Aid
September 19, 2012
Q.Have federal financial-aid laws changed for college-bound homeschoolers? Do homeschoolers now have to get a GED to receive financial aid? A. The federal government made
Transcript and Testing Information
September 11, 2012
Q: On a high school transcript, should I indicate that my special-needs teen took a special type of achievement test or should I list the
Verified Credits
April 22, 2012
Q. Are “verified credits” necessary (or recommended for college entrance) for a homeschool high school transcript. Would dual-enrollment courses in a community college count as verified
