I’ve heard a few non-homeschoolers doubt that homeschoolers can get prepared for college. They wonder if their parents have the chops and connections to assist their high school age children. Besides knowing a ton of homeschooled-to-college kids who disprove their presumption, I’ve also been fortunate to see the valuable opportunities homeschoolers provide for one another. One such opportunity is coming up– the VaHomeschoolers Seminar on Homeschooling  and College Entrance, to be held Wednesday,  November 11, 2009 at the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond.

In addition to editing for Home Education Magazine, I edit VaHomeschoolers Voice, so I’m fortunate to know and work with the wonderful volunteer who’s organizing this seminar. Leslie Nathaniel, seminar coordinator, is making sure homeschoolers can get all the information needed to plan a successful high school  experience and negotiate the college admissions process.

Leslie has set up a variety of sessions, including:

    • Homeschooling the High School Years
    • Transcripts without Tears
    • College Admissions Q & A
    • Investigating Opportunities for Financial Aid
    • Community College Education for Homeschoolers.

The seminar will feature the wisdom of experienced homeschool parents as well as up-to-date admissions information and advice from college representatives. College reps will attend from University of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University,  Shenandoah University, Old Dominion University, Virginia Tech, and the Virginia Community College System.

The assistant director for financial aid for the State Council  of Higher Education for Virginia will also be on hand to provide information about financial aid.

Two of my three sons are currently in college, having been homeschooled since second and fourth grades. I look forward to participating in the seminar, and I’m sure hoping to pick up some financial aid tips!

I’ve heard that space for the seminar is limited, so if you want to go, I urge you to register now.

Homeschooling and College Entrance Seminar

Homeschooling toward college? Plan now to attend the Nov. 11, 2009 Homeschooling and College Entrance Seminar sponsored byThe Organization of Virginia Homeschoolers.The day-long seminar will include sessions on homeschooling the high school years, creating high school transcripts, Q & A with admissions representatives from colleges and universities, financial aid, and community college opportunities for homeschoolers.

Registration will open September 1, but you want to go ahead and get the date on your calendar. The event will be held at the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond – a captivating destination for homeschooling families even when there’s not a seminar or conference there.

I’ll be there and would love to visit with you. VaHomeschoolers is a nonprofit and inclusive state-wide homeschool organization. One reason I love working with this group is this statement: VaHomeschoolers appreciates that homeschoolers are diverse in their beliefs and backgrounds, but united in loving our children, valuing their education, and treasuring our freedom to homeschool. For this reason, VaHomeschoolers is an inclusive organization and is neutral in matters of politics and religion.

Homeschoolers College Entrance Seminar Offered