How would you like to attend college for FREE? Tuition-free colleges – also known as full-scholarship colleges – are one of higher education’s best-kept secrets. Colleges that do not charge tuition are made possible through large endowments by benefactors, donations from alumni, government funding, and/or investments in real estate. These include several of the best […]
Patrick Kraemer-Green, a homeschooled sophomore and Early College student at Mesa Community College in Mesa, Arizona, has been named one of 52 recipients, chosen nationally, of the Emerson Scholarship Awards to attend Interlochen Arts Camp. Interlochen, located near Traverse City on the eastern shores of Lake Michigan, is among the nation’s premier summer music programs for […]
By Cody J. Lettau It’s time to start thinking about your future after high school. When the time comes for high school students to apply for college, many students will worry about whether or not they will be accepted into the institution of their choice. With so many colleges to choose from, how can a […]
Christendom College is a small Catholic coeducational liberal arts college in Front Royal, Virginia, which is located in the Shenandoah Valley. The main campus overlooks the Shenandoah River with scenic views of the neighboring Blue Ridge Mountains. Christendom College is committed to both academic and moral excellence. Rules governing student life include a dress code, […]
By Tianna Peters Because I’m a dancer/model with a schedule so intense it’s wacky, I asked to be home-schooled from 7th grade through high school. I loved setting my own pace, project-based learning – and getting enough rest. I worked, trained, and socialized with friends my age, so I didn’t miss the high school experience […]
College Bound Reading List Prepare for College: Read the Bible By Derek Melleby Students who desire to transition smoothly from high school to college should read and understand the Bible. You probably expect this kind of advice coming from me. In my work with CPYU’s College Transition Initiative, I have written and spoken often […]
CollegePlus! is an alternative approach to earning recognized undergraduate credentials. It’s actually a Christian coaching program that helps students earn their bachelor’s degrees faster, for less, and for sure through CLEP exams, online courses, and onsite classes from local colleges and universities. Depending on their major, students may use all three […]
College Bound Reading List Learning for Life: Educational Words of Wisdom, by Teri Ann Berg Olsen There are many books of quotations, but Learning for Life is the only one written specifically with Christian homeschoolers in mind. Learning for Life includes almost 3,000 quotations by more than 1,000 people (including a collection of Bible verses) […]
Ohio Valley University (OVU) is a private Christian liberal arts college that offers associate and bachelor degrees, as well as a Master of Education degree. The college has two separate campuses on 266 wooded acres located in Vienna, West Virginia, a small city along the Ohio River that was established by a Revolutionary War veteran […]
Mitchell College is a private, coeducational institution offering associate and bachelor degree programs in the liberal arts and professional areas. Located in New London, Connecticut, on the former estate of Alfred Mitchell, the college has a unique waterfront campus overlooking the Thames River and Long Island Sound. The descendants of the Alfred Mitchell family have […]
Bryn Athyn is a small, private, coeducational, Christian liberal arts college dedicated to helping students prepare for lives of meaningful service. Experiential education is integral to the Bryn Athyn academic experience. Since it is a required part of the Core Program, all students at Bryn Athyn will have at least one service learning or internship […]
The Master’s College (TMC) is a private, non-denominational Christian college located in Santa Clarita, California, 30 miles north of downtown Los Angeles. For over 80 years, TMC has provided quality, Christian liberal arts education to thousands of students around the world. Ranked 3rd in the West for nine consecutive years by U.S. News & World […]
PAJAMA SCHOOL – stories from the life of a homeschool graduate Do you get to wear your pajamas to school? Do you have recess or snow days? What about socialization? Like many homeschoolers, Natalie Wickham has heard dozens of questions like these – from curious bystanders, parents considering homeschooling their children, and even homeschool parents. […]
By Janice Campbell Now that homeschoolers have proven to be high achievers in both academic and social realms, they are being actively courted by many colleges. However, just as many homeschool parents paused before placing their young children on the big yellow school bus, they are now considering whether the traditional model of sending young […]
Lewis & Clark College is a private, independent, coeducational liberal arts college in Portland, Oregon. It was founded in 1867 as the Albany Collegiate Institute by Willamette Valley Presbyterian pioneers. (While affirming its historic ties to the Presbyterian Church, Lewis & Clark has been an independent institution since 1966.) From its beginning, the college has […]
College Bound Reading List Colleges That Encourage Character Development: A Resource for Parents, Students, and Educators Recent national studies suggest that the vast majority of Americans share a respect for a common set of core values: honesty, compassion, and personal responsibility. While those positive traits are developed over a lifetime, the college experience is critical […]
Shimer (rhymes with rhymer) is a private liberal arts college best known for its intellectual atmosphere, small class sizes, and Great Books curriculum. Shimer is one of the smallest colleges in the United States with only about 100 undergraduates. The college, originally founded in 1853, is located on the campus of the Illinois Institute of […]
“In J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic work, The Fellowship of the Ring, Rivendell is a sanctuary. A safe haven. A place of healing and renewal. A realm of beauty and peace. Here ancient lore has been preserved, and crafts of learning thrive. Here races set aside differences and unite for their common good. Here leaders forge a […]
Messiah College is a Christian College of the liberal and applied arts and sciences located in Grantham, Pennsylvania, which is 12 miles southwest of the state capital at Harrisburg. It was founded in 1909 by the Brethren in Christ Church as the Messiah Bible School and Missionary Training Home. Messiah’s mission is to “educate men […]
“Firmly Grounded, Fully Engaged” Providence Christian College in Ontario, CA is the only Reformed, four year liberal arts college in the Western United States. Founded in 2002, the college is located on a 5.5-acre campus in Ontario, CA, just 40 miles east of Los Angeles. They offer majors in Biblical Studies, Business Administration, Communication (including […]
Bethany Lutheran College is a Christian coeducational college founded in 1927 and operated by the Evangelical Lutheran Synod. The school is classified as a private, residential, not-for-profit liberal arts college. The campus of Bethany Lutheran overlooks the Minnesota River valley in Mankato, Minnesota, a community of about 40,000. Its state-of-the-art facilities have all been built […]
Schreiner University offers a distinct experience compared to many other Texas universities, especially when you look at size, setting, and student focus.