Are You Raising a Watcher or a Warrior? By Jeannette Webb We rarely go to a movie theater, but my husband and I wanted to see the new movie “Courageous” on the big screen. It’s been a long time since I’ve laughed so hard or cried so much. The theme is Honor Begins at Home [read more] …
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Are You Seeing With Honest Eyes?
It seemed that the early years of our homeschool experience were filled with time and space to explore and to enjoy. Those early, unhurried years suddenly gave way to panic when I realized that high school was just around the corner. I learned some tough lessons during that transitional period and I’d like to share [read more] …
Do You Know How to Tell Your Story to Colleges?
The college application season is upon us. Through the years as I’ve worked with students as a college consultant, I never fail to be amazed at what wonderful people they are. They are each so unique and have done interesting things. Yet, as I look over the list of activities they initially send to me [read more] …
Learning to Fly
Learning to Fly By Jeannette Webb Our goal as we homeschool high school is to equip our children for the work they are called to do and are passionate about. Therefore, we need to develop a high school program that prepares them for excellence in whatever field they choose to enter. This is easier said [read more] …
Will Your College Application Be Attention-Getting? Part 2
Will Your College Application Be Attention-Getting? Part 2 By Jeannette Webb Monday I asked if your child’s college application would fit within the parameters of the particular college they were interested in attending. Today we will look at two ways to make their application stand out. 1. Make sure the Activity Profile is worthwhile. I [read more] …