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by Debra Bell, High School, Homeschool For Success, Planning

Collegebound? What to Do in 10th Grade, Part 2

July 7, 2022

To help your teen develop healthy habits and manage adolescent risk-taking and reward-seeking tendencies, double-down on this. Read More...

by Debra Bell, High School, Homeschool For Success

Collegebound? What to Do in 10th Grade, Part 3

August 1, 2022

Like most homeschool opportunities, you’ll have to bootstrap this and maybe kick open a few doors. Read More...

by Debra Bell, High School, Homeschool For Success

Collegebound? What to Do in 11th Grade

July 27, 2021

11th grade is the most important year of your collegebound teen’s academic life. Because this year is so mission critical, I’ve got several steps that are too important to skip. Read More...

by Debra Bell, High School, Homeschool For Success

Collegebound? What to Do in 11th Grade, Part 2

August 15, 2022

You and your teen are closing in on the biggest financial decision of her life—much more significant and complex than buying a house or taking a job. Complicating our teens' college decision can be our own fears and motivations as a homeschool parent. Read More...

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...

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...