Articles

by Debra Bell, High School, Homeschool For Success

Collegebound? What to Do Senior Year

August 31, 2021

A college admissions director once told me colleges aren’t looking for well-rounded students. They want a well-rounded student body made up of diverse and unique students. Read More...

High School, Homeschool For Success, The Science of Learning

Math for the 21st Century

June 28, 2022

This is the best program we've found to prepare students for 21st century, college-level mathematics . . . Read More...

High School, Homeschool For Success

3 Reasons to Plan Ahead for Advanced Placement (AP) Exams

May 26, 2022

AP exams will help your kids finish college on time (if not early) and earn merit scholarships. But they aren't easy-so start preparing now. Read More...

by Debra Bell, Teaching Writing

How to Evaluate What Your Kids Write

April 18, 2023

The world needs to hear what your kids have to say that is uniquely theirs to share. Here’s how to help them. Meet the Six Traits of Great Writing. I can still remember my confusion as I stared down my first pile of student essays. Now what do I do? How do I decide who Read More...

Homeschool For Success

SAT English Prep Course Updated for New SAT

June 27, 2022

As of 2021, 100% of the SAT’s English content is now based on multiple choice performance – there’s never been a more important time to ensure your student’s MCQ strategy skills are honed and ready! My SAT English prep class has been preparing students for testing success for almost a decade. This summer, our seven-week Read More...

Elementary, Homeschool For Success, The Science of Learning

12 Things to Know About How Children Learn*

May 31, 2022

Research-based findings about how children learn--easy for homeschool parents to provide. Harder to find in a school setting. Yes, you can homeschool. Read More...