Generated by All in One SEO Pro v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # J. Smith Educational Consulting Certified Educational Planner ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://jsmithiec.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Monthly call](https://jsmithiec.com/monthly-call-5/) - Happy Holiday to everyone!! Thank you Ms. Jamie for keeping this group going! I am looking forward to learning from you all. May your New Year, 2025, fills with happiness and blessings. With many best wishes,JulieOn Tue, Dec 17, 2024 at 4:13 AM Laura Buol via H2C wrote: Glad this went out. I sent out - [Monthly call](https://jsmithiec.com/monthly-call-4/) - Glad this went out. I sent out a message for November and the previous month, thinking I missed it too. Happy to hear back. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone On Dec 17, 2024, at 2:53 AM, Angela Chen via H2C wrote: Thanks Victoria and Jaime! I also thought I had missed the announcements about - [Monthly call](https://jsmithiec.com/monthly-call-3/) - Thanks Victoria and Jaime! I also thought I had missed the announcements about the calls.Happy Holidays to you all! - Angela On Tue, Dec 17, 2024, 2:24 PM Jaime Smith via H2C wrote: Hi Victoria! I’ll be sending out a new poll in the next couple of days to see what works best for the group now. - [Monthly call](https://jsmithiec.com/monthly-call-2/) - Hi Victoria! I’ll be sending out a new poll in the next couple of days to see what works best for the group now. I apologize for dropping the ball the past couple of months. I’m pausing payments for the next 3 months to make it up to you all. Thanks for hanging in there! - [Monthly call](https://jsmithiec.com/monthly-call/) - Hi! Please will you remind me which day of the month we have the call? I am not receiving any monthly call reminders or recordings. - [Seeking volunteers for Excel transcript review](https://jsmithiec.com/seeking-volunteers-for-excel-transcript-review/) - Hi all! A dad in our community has developed a very cool Excel transcript template and is looking for volunteers to meet in Zoom and provide feedback on his current template. I've given some feedback already, and I think he has a great tool for homeschool transcripts - very customizable. But I can only provide - [Has anyone tried these courses?](https://jsmithiec.com/has-anyone-tried-these-courses-7/) - Yes. Like the call so much and these discussions too. Enjoy your Monday!JulieOn Fri, Nov 1, 2024, 9:41 PM Laura Buol via H2C wrote: There are many Facebook groups that are for homeschool to college with videos and lives, etc. So I am not suggesting this for advertising, just a way for this group to connect. - [Has anyone tried these courses?](https://jsmithiec.com/has-anyone-tried-these-courses-6/) - There are many Facebook groups that are for homeschool to college with videos and lives, etc. So I am not suggesting this for advertising, just a way for this group to connect. I know you have a page for your work, school and company. Would you be taking those down as a part of your - [Has anyone tried these courses?](https://jsmithiec.com/has-anyone-tried-these-courses-5/) - I prefer emails over Facebook. More privacy, I think. On Fri, Nov 1, 2024 at 7:25 PM Angela Chen via H2C wrote:Thank you, Jaime! On Fri, Nov 1, 2024 at 6:45 PM Jaime Smith via H2C wrote: I'm so sorry! October got the best of me with EA/ED deadlines! I completely dropped the ball. I will - [Has anyone tried these courses?](https://jsmithiec.com/has-anyone-tried-these-courses-4/) - Thank you, Jaime! On Fri, Nov 1, 2024 at 6:45 PM Jaime Smith via H2C wrote: I'm so sorry! October got the best of me with EA/ED deadlines! I completely dropped the ball. I will either find a way to make it up to you, or give you all a free month. In the meantime, if - [Has anyone tried these courses?](https://jsmithiec.com/has-anyone-tried-these-courses-3/) - Thanks! God, with our ADHD, and the state of local mail service, snail mail classes would be a complete disaster.On Mon, Oct 28, 2024, 6:20 PM Jaime Smith via H2C wrote: I've never heard of them, so I posted to a counselor list and got one reply: It's been a while (20 years!) since - [Has anyone tried these courses?](https://jsmithiec.com/has-anyone-tried-these-courses-2/) - I'm so sorry! October got the best of me with EA/ED deadlines! I completely dropped the ball. I will either find a way to make it up to you, or give you all a free month. In the meantime, if you have hot burning questions, please ask, and I'll do my best to help! Also, - [Has anyone tried these courses?](https://jsmithiec.com/has-anyone-tried-these-courses/) - Was there an October call? I like to attend them live. Did a search, and did not see anything. I believe the last one was 9/20. Can anyone share? Is anyone interested in a or is there a FB group? Something that is easy to check for updates? Sent from my iPhone On Oct 28, - [ASU Bio 100](https://jsmithiec.com/asu-bio-100/) - So I found an excellent article online about AP vs Dual Enrollment and guess who it's written by...Jaime Smith!!! Thank you so much for writing this article, it is so informative!SimiOn Thu, Aug 15, 2024 at 9:45 AM Simi Tapia wrote:Thank you all so much for all of your help. I feel so blessed to have found - [24-25 SAT registration is open - did you register?](https://jsmithiec.com/24-25-sat-registration-is-open-did-you-register-9/) - I've heard from a couple of Bay Area families that the local test seats went fast. In order to test before November, they had to choose Yuba City and Chico test sites! (If you know California geography, you know this is nuts.) Did anyone here try to register? Did you have better luck? Jaime - [24-25 SAT registration is open - did you register?](https://jsmithiec.com/24-25-sat-registration-is-open-did-you-register-8/) - We wanted a March date with accommodations and got a site about 15 miles south. Pretty good, though not the 2 mile distance we had last time! Thanks for the heads up!!!JessieSent from my iPhoneOn May 8, 2024, at 8:38 PM, Jaime Smith via H2C wrote: I've heard from a couple of Bay Area families - [24-25 SAT registration is open - did you register?](https://jsmithiec.com/24-25-sat-registration-is-open-did-you-register-7/) - We just registered for October, and there is a lot of availability in the Austin area. We found one that was only 2 miles from us. Thank you so much for the reminder!-AngelaOn Wed, May 8, 2024 at 10:54 PM Jessie McGuire via H2C wrote:We wanted a March date with accommodations and got a site about - [24-25 SAT registration is open - did you register?](https://jsmithiec.com/24-25-sat-registration-is-open-did-you-register-6/) - We haven't gotten around to it yet, but the boys are also only about to turn 10 and 12 - how's the process for registering younger kids these days? I know it was a problem for a while.On Thu, May 9, 2024, 5:03 AM Angela Chen via H2C wrote:We just registered for October, and there - [24-25 SAT registration is open - did you register?](https://jsmithiec.com/24-25-sat-registration-is-open-did-you-register-5/) - Thanks for the heads up! We are in Ga and just grabbed a spot for the Oct test at the school down the street! We signed up late for the June date and will be driving about an hour each way.On Wed, May 8, 2024 at 11:38 PM Jaime Smith via H2C wrote: I've heard - [24-25 SAT registration is open - did you register?](https://jsmithiec.com/24-25-sat-registration-is-open-did-you-register-4/) - I was able to register Tristan for the psat when he was 12, it was easy when Duke TIP was around, but this was afterwards. I had to spend a lot of time on the phone since you couldn't make an account for a kid under 13, but it eventually worked out. T is 16 - [24-25 SAT registration is open - did you register?](https://jsmithiec.com/24-25-sat-registration-is-open-did-you-register-3/) - I am do happy to hear that most of you were successful in registering for reasonable dates and locations! Phew! Good question about registering for a student under 13. College Board won't allow students under 13 to register online because of COPPA laws. It used to be that you could do a mail-in form if - [24-25 SAT registration is open - did you register?](https://jsmithiec.com/24-25-sat-registration-is-open-did-you-register-2/) - Oh, that's new. (Enforcing age discrimination for people under 42 - i havent taken new litigation cases for close to a decade for work life balance reasons ). Interesting...On Thu, May 9, 2024, 9:45 PM Jaime Smith via H2C wrote: I am do happy to hear that most of you were successful in registering - [24-25 SAT registration is open - did you register?](https://jsmithiec.com/24-25-sat-registration-is-open-did-you-register/) - Thanks for the initial notice letting us know that registration was open. My son took it last March, but we were late in registering thinking it wasn't going to be a problem (about a month after it had opened up), but it indeed goes fast - so we had to go about an hour away - [24-25 SAT registration is open](https://jsmithiec.com/24-25-sat-registration-is-open/) - If you are thinking of having your student take the SAT, it's good to register early. The 24-25 dates just opened for registration: satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/dates-deadlines Jaime - [Recorded Q+A with experts in college disabilities and mental health](https://jsmithiec.com/recorded-qa-with-experts-in-college-disabilities-and-mental-health/) - Some of my favorite experts in mental health, and physical and learning disabilities put together this Zoom Q+A. Here is a link to the recording on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/czIeAyGFWDw?si=EY198qulGE5I7j77 I thought some of you might find it helpful! Jaime Jaime Smith, MA, MSEd, CEP Certified Educational Planner jaime@jsmithiec.com www.jsmithiec.com www.transfersavvy.com Get college news in your inbox! - [Reminder - Zoom tomorrow!](https://jsmithiec.com/reminder-zoom-tomorrow/) - I'm just sending another reminder of our Zoom tomorrow via our discussion list. (And yes, it will be recorded and placed in the classroom!) Also, I've heard from a couple of folks that you didn't receive the original welcome message, so I want to make sure everyone has the discussion list info. You can reply - [Free Zoom: College Readiness for Neurodivergent Students](https://jsmithiec.com/free-zoom-college-readiness-for-neurodivergent-students-2/) - I thought some of you might be interested in this free panel discussion on Zoom. Eric Endlich will be answering questions, and he is one of the top experts in this area. I highly recommend registering to attend (or watch the webinar recording) if you have a ND kiddo! We hope you'll join us for - [Welcome to the new email list!](https://jsmithiec.com/welcome-to-the-new-email-list-2/) - Hello H2C Parents! Hopefully, you have received a welcome message with information about how to unsubscribe, switch to digest mode, etc. If not, just let me know, and I'll get you those details. We've had some new members join us recently, so it might be a good time to briefly reintroduce ourselves and share what's ## Pages - [Home](https://jsmithiec.com/) - Jaime Smith Educational Consulting Explore academic opportunities that are as unique as you are! Meet Jaime Jaime Smith has been an educator since 1997, when she began teaching 5th and 6th grade Language Arts at The Harker School in San Jose after earning a B.A. in Linguistics from U.C. Berkeley. Since then, Jaime has earned - [newsletter](https://jsmithiec.com/newsletter/) - [Media](https://jsmithiec.com/media/) - Jaime in the News Books: Transfer Savvy: Find Your Fit and Finish College to be published by New World Library in 2025 Transfer Students (Special Populations chapter 12) in NACAC Fundamentals of College Admission Counseling 6th Edition. Articles: How to Choose Between Pre-College Credit Programs at CollegeXpress New College Students: Don't Forget to Claim Your Earned Credits! at - [Thank You](https://jsmithiec.com/thank-you/) - Your subscription has been set up successfully. Watch the welcome video below, or click the button below to navigate directly to your course. - [Coaching](https://jsmithiec.com/coaching/) - [Contact](https://jsmithiec.com/contact/) - Get in Touch! - [Forums](https://jsmithiec.com/forums/) - [Order Completed](https://jsmithiec.com/tickets-order/) - [tec_tickets_success] - [Tickets Checkout](https://jsmithiec.com/tickets-checkout/) - [tec_tickets_checkout] - [Affiliate Login](https://jsmithiec.com/affiliate-login/) - [Affiliate Signup](https://jsmithiec.com/affiliate-signup/) - [Affiliate Dashboard](https://jsmithiec.com/affiliate-dashboard/) - [My Calendar](https://jsmithiec.com/my-calendar/) - [my_calendar id="my-calendar"] - [Groups](https://jsmithiec.com/groups/) - [Course Completed](https://jsmithiec.com/course-completed/) - Congratulations on completing this course! 🥳 Find More Courses - [Activity](https://jsmithiec.com/activity/) - [Register](https://jsmithiec.com/register/) - [Activate](https://jsmithiec.com/activate/) - [Members](https://jsmithiec.com/members/) - [Login](https://jsmithiec.com/login/) - [Account](https://jsmithiec.com/account/) - [My account](https://jsmithiec.com/my-account/) - [woocommerce_my_account] - [Checkout](https://jsmithiec.com/checkout/) - [woocommerce_checkout] - [Cart](https://jsmithiec.com/cart/) - [woocommerce_cart] - [Shop](https://jsmithiec.com/shop/) - [Courses](https://jsmithiec.com/courses-overview/) - Start Course Continue Visit Results - [My Courses](https://jsmithiec.com/my-courses/) - Start Course Continue Visit Results ## Memberships - [Basic Membership](https://jsmithiec.com/register/basic-new/) - [Legacy Basic Membership Copy](https://jsmithiec.com/register/basic-copy/) - [Legacy Basic Membership](https://jsmithiec.com/register/basic/) ## Groups - [Membership Plans](https://jsmithiec.com/plans/membership/) - To join the "Homeschool to College" parent community, please sign up for a Basic membership below. More membership levels coming soon! - [Membership Plans Copy](https://jsmithiec.com/plans/membership-copy/) - To join the "Homeschool to College" parent community, please sign up for a Basic membership below. More membership levels coming soon! ## Circles - [H2C Circle](https://jsmithiec.com/mp-circle/h2c-circle/) ## Programs - [prog 2](https://jsmithiec.com/program/4426/) - [Personalized Support](https://jsmithiec.com/program/personalized-support/) ## Lessons - [Major/Career Interests](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/major-career-interests/) - Remember, a student's major does not necessarily determine their future career! Most students change their majors, often several times. Other students may major in one area and end up working in a completely different area. However, it can be useful for students to discover their interests early, so they have a starting point for exploring - [Finding Strengths](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/finding-strengths/) - Aptitude/strengths assessments highlight traits like problem-solving style, character strengths (such as curiosity, kindness, and perseverance), and patterns of motivation that don’t always show up in obvious ways. The results from such assessments can help you and your student understand which classes, activities, and future paths might align with and enhance your student’s natural strengths. Here - [The Big Five](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/the-big-five/) - The Big Five personality traits are a more reliable way of interpreting personality. It's still not a perfect system, but it can provide us (and our students) with some insights. More importantly, it gives us vocabulary we can use to discuss our personalities and preferences. You can remember the Big Five with the acronym OCEAN: - [MBTI BS](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/mbti-bs/) - We all love a good BuzzFeed quiz, but we wouldn't use one to determine our children's future careers, would we? It turns out that the beloved Myers-Briggs personality test is really no better than a Buzzfeed quiz. Watch the video below to learn why, then go to the next lesson to learn about some alternatives. - [Calendar of Zoom Webinars and Recordings](https://jsmithiec.com/lessons/calendar-of-zoom-webinars-and-recordings/) - View Calendar - [Book One-on-One Zoom with Jaime](https://jsmithiec.com/lessons/book-one-on-one-zoom-with-jaime/) - Jaime is available for individual consultations with families! As members of the Homeschool to College group, you can schedule a Zoom appointment with Jaime at the discounted rate of $200/hour (normally $250/hour). Use the calendar below to book a time. - [Parent Discussion Email List](https://jsmithiec.com/lessons/parent-discussion-forum/) - All current members have been subscribed to the email discussion list at H2C@beyondthetranscript.com. Feel free to send an email introducing yourself! If you need to make any changes to your email subscription, such as setting digest options, you may do so on the main list serve page. - [Common App for Counselors (That's You!)](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/common-app-for-counselors-thats-you/) - Our August 2025 Zoom session included a walkthrough of the counselor side of the Common App. Watch the recording. - [Common App for Students](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/common-app-for-students/) - The nonprofit organization, AXS Foundation, has collaborated with the elearning team at Oregon State University to create an incredible free resource to guide students through the Common App. Of course, this resource is designed primarily for students in traditional schools, but the vast majority of instructions will apply to homeschooled students as well. The biggest - [Invite a Counselor](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/invite-a-counselor/) - Before you can enter data as a counselor, your student must invite you to be a counselor on their Common App. Have your student follow the instructions below, then check your email for an invitation to the Common App. - [Course Descriptions](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/course-descriptions/) - Some colleges will ask for course descriptions right away. Others might request them later or not at all. It's best to be prepared and have a draft in progress during application season. Decide on a consistent format for each class. Admissions officers want to be able to quickly scan your document for key details. When - [Sample GPA Calculation](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/sample-gpa-calculation/) - Resources Mentioned in Video: Sample GPA in Google SheetsGPA Calculator - [Topical or Taboo?](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/taboo-topics/) - Should a student write about... Mental health? If mental health played a significant role in the student's high school years, it may be worth discussing. However, it is wise to write about "the scars, not the wounds." Essentially, students can discuss overcoming mental health challenges, but if they are still actively fighting mental illness, they - [OK, Now Read the Prompts](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/ok-now-read-the-prompts/) - Now that students know what they want to say (and maybe even wrote a first draft), it's safe to look at the prompts. Here's a link to the Common App prompts: https://www.commonapp.org/apply/essay-prompts If your student is applying to a college that is not on the Common App, check that application for any essay prompts - - [Supplemental Essays and Additional Information](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/supplemental-essays/) - Individual colleges may request additional pieces of writing from your student. These are usually shorter questions that are specific to that college. Here are a few common questions that appear over and over from multiple colleges: Why do you want to attend _______ University? Why are you interested in the major you selected? Elaborate on - [California Students - UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQ)](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/california-students-uc-personal-insight-questions-piq/) - If you live in California, or your student wants to apply to a UC school, read on! The University of California Personal Insight Questions (PIQ) are the only required written elements on the UC application. Students must select four of the 8 available prompts and respond in 350 words or less. These questions are meant - [Brainstorm First, Read Prompts Later](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/brainstorm-first-read-prompts-later/) - Don't read the prompts! I know this sounds like strange advice. We all learned about the importance of responding to the prompt in high school English class, right? But this is not a high school English class, and students are not writing a 5-paragraph essay. The personal statement is an entirely unique piece of writing. - [Personal Statement, Not English Essay](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/personal-statement-not-english-essay/) - Personal statements are much more like memoirs than academic essays. Here's a great comparison chart from College Essay Guy: Be careful not to edit your student's work so that it sounds more mature, academic, or formal. The personal statement is a different type of writing, and the student's voice needs to be able to shine - [Other Tests?](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/other-tests/) - [What's the Point?](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/whats-the-point/) - [Sending Scores](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/sending-scores/) - [Parent as Counselor](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/parent-as-counselor/) - Where to begin? You might be tempted to start at birth and present a timeline of your student's achievements. Resist the temptation! Colleges really only want to know who the student is NOW, and they don't want to read more than a page or two. That said, you may want to start by writing down - [More Resources](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/more-resources/) - Here are more tips from Big Future (The College Board) and Roger Williams University. The Princeton Review has created a great video on this topic as well: Laslty, if the teacher is new to writing college recommendation letters or asks for advice, these are some excellent resources to share. Parents may also want to read these tips - [Waive FERPA rights](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/waive-ferpa-rights/) - Before your student can request letters through an application service like the Common App, they will need to read a FERPA waiver and decide whether or not to waive their FERPA rights. What is FERPA? Officially called the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, FERPA is the law that grants parents and students the right - [Video Walkthroughs](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/video-walkthroughs/) - I went through my fake Common App student account to request both teacher and counselor recommendations. I recorded both the student request and the recommenders' views. Teacher Recommendation Example: Counselor Recommendation Example: - [How Expensive is College?](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/how-much-does-it-cost/) - College tuition costs have risen exponentially in recent years. So, you may be wondering how you are going to pay for your student's college education! You're not alone. Yearly Cost of Attendance College prices are usually stated in terms of the "yearly cost of attendance." This includes the fees for tuition, room and board, estimated - [How Much Does College REALLY Cost?](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/how-much-does-college-really-cost/) - This "yearly cost of attendance" is also known as the "sticker price" for the college. Very few families actually pay that amount. What you really want to know is the "net price" you will pay after financial aid and merit scholarships (aka tuition discounts) have been applied. All colleges in the U.S. are required to - [Need-Based Financial Aid](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/need-based-financial-aid/) - If you're lucky, your child will qualify for some amount of need-based aid. Middle class families often think they won't qualify, but you might be surprised! Try the FAFSA estimator. There are two main paths to financial aid: the FAFSA and the CSS Profile. Almost everyone needs to fill out the FAFSA, but only a - [FAFSA](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/fafsa/) - The FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is the only path to government-sponsored loans and grants. Upon filing the FAFSA, the student will receive an email indicating their SAI or Student Aid Index, plus an invitation to request an unsubsidized student loan for at least $5500. The SAI is a critical number - - [Requesting Teacher Recommendations](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/requesting-teacher-recommendations/) - Students should always be the ones to make the recommendation letter request. If your student feels uncomfortable asking for a recommendation, it may be a sign that this teacher is not the best one for the task. Although you, as a parent, should not request the letter on behalf of your child, you CAN coach - [CSS Profile](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/css-profile/) - The CSS profile is not free. It is published by the College Board and there is a fee for sending reports to each college that requests it. Yes, you have to pay a fee to request aid if the college requires the CSS Profile! Don't get me started... The CSS Profile takes additional sources of - [Merit Scholarships](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/merit-scholarships/) - We want to believe that colleges reward our awesome students by awarding them merit scholarships! In reality, this is more of a marketing ploy, especially for the private universities. But if we know how to play the game, we can use it to our students' advantage. Most colleges don't REALLY need to charge $75,000 to - [Scholarship Strategy](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/scholarship-strategy/) - Now that we know how school-sponsored merit scholarships work, we can use them to find good-fit colleges that are likely to offer discounts to our students. Instead of aiming for the "best" school your student can get accepted to, look for the hidden gems where your student would be near the top of the incoming - [Outside Scholarships](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/outside-scholarships/) - Is it worth it to apply for outside scholarships provided by various organizations? Usually no. The largest scholarships are most likely to come from the college itself. They are motivated to provide that discount to entice your student to attend their campus! Outside scholarships often come in small amounts and require significant time and energy - [Last Thoughts](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/last-thoughts/) - Remember that "net price calculator" I mentioned earlier? If it asks you to input both financial information and student achievement statistics, the calculator will most likely provide you with a pretty accurate picture of both the need-based aid and merit scholarships your child will be offered. Also, remember that no financial aid offer is final - [Why Do ECs Matter for Homeschoolers?](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/why-do-ecs-matter-for-homeschoolers/) - Colleges understand that students who homeschool can be more efficient with their academic work. There is no need to wait in line for lunch, spend time transitioning between class periods, or daydream while a last-minute substitute fumbles with the video. So, a big question for admissions officers, then, is what do homeschoolers do with that - [Finding Authentic EC Opportunities](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/find-authentic-ec-opportunities/) - "Well-Rounded" We used to hear that colleges wanted "well-rounded" students. In addition to strong grades, kids were supposed to play an instrument AND a sport, join a bunch of clubs, get a job, volunteer... It was exhausting! And not very authentic. Now colleges are looking for "T-shaped" students - students with a special interest or - [Describing Activities](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/describing-activities/) - Students have limited space to describe their extracurricular activities, so they need to make every character count. So, this is the ONE time that it is ok to use incomplete sentences on the college application. Start each description with a strong verb. Try to focus on transferable skills that might apply to college or future - [Art Class or Activity?](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/art-class-or-activity/) - [Entering Activities on the Common App](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/entering-activities-on-the-common-app/) - How to Add Activities to the Common App 1. Click on Activity type 2. Choose the type of activity Options in the dropdown menu include:AcademicArtAthletics: ClubAthletics: JV/VarsityCareer-OrientedCommunity Service (Volunteer)Computer/TechnologyCulturalDanceDebate/SpeechEnvironmentalFamily ResponsibilitiesForeign ExchangeJournalism/PublicationJunior R.O.T.C.LGBTMusic: InstrumentalMusic: VocalReligiousResearchRoboticsSchool SpiritScience/MathStudent Gov.t./PoliticsTheater/DramaWork (paid)Other Club/Activity 3. Type the title of the student's position. Be super descriptive! 4. Type the name of the - [To Test or Not To Test](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/to-test-or-not-to-test/) - The links in the presentation below are clickable. A downloadable PDF is also available below the slideshow. Downloadable PDF: - [SAT or ACT](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/sat-or-act/) - As of 2023, every college that requires test scores will accept either the SAT or the ACT. There is truly no preference for one test over another at colleges these days. Students should prep for and take the exam that suits them best. Some students have a strong preference for one test over another. Try - [Test Prep and Planning](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/test-prep-strategies/) - Years ago, the College Board used to say that it was impossible to prep for the SAT as it was the Scholastic APTITUDE Test. However, everyone prepped for it anyway, and it was easy to see that some amount of prep does tend to increase scores. At the very least, becoming familiar with the format - [Tracking Activities Worksheet](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/tracking-activities-worksheet/) - [Counselor Recommendation](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/counselor-recommendation/) - Who writes the counselor letter depends on your method of homeschooling. If you are enrolled in a charter school, independent study program, or umbrella school, a counselor or other representative of that program will most likely write the counselor letter. If you are worried that this person doesn't know your student well, don't worry - - [Starting the Search](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/starting-the-search/) - STOP! Before you get too far into the college search process, it is wise to make a dedicated student email account that your child will use for all things college. Choose a professional-sounding handle and set up forwarding so that incoming emails are sent to frequently checked email addresses for both parent and student. Why? - [Know Your Student](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/know-your-student/) - Think about your child's personality and learning preferences. Also think about to what you said earlier about the purpose of college. You are looking for a college that fits your learner and aligns with your family's values around educational goals. How does your student feel about being in a 500-person lecture hall? How does your - [A Starting Place](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/a-starting-place/) - There are approximately 4,000 4-year universities in the United States. Throw in community colleges, vocational schools, and overseas options, and you have a truly overwhelming list of schools to research. So where do you start? I like to begin with some informal tours of the colleges nearest to your home. These don't have to be - [College Elements to Consider](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/college-elements-to-consider/) - Now that you have visited a couple of colleges, decide which features matter most to your student. What details do you want to gather from every school you consider? - Geography - weather and nearness to home - Large or small campus - Average class sizes - Variety of majors - Honors program - City, - [Favorite College Research Sites](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/favorite-college-research-sites/) - There are nearly as many college research sites online as there are colleges in the U.S.! Here are a few of my favorites: Niche Niche.com offers a robust search engine, but it's the detailed student reviews that really set it apart. Students weigh in on everything from professors to dorm food. CollegeXpress CollegeXpress contains lists - [Organize Your Data](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/organize-your-data/) - As you and your student continue to research colleges, you will want to keep notes on the college details and your impressions of each school. Some of the research sites in the previous lesson offer accounts to help track some of the information. However, you may decide that a more personalized approach is better. Spreadsheets - [A Word About Majors](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/a-word-about-majors/) - It's tempting to search for schools based primarily on the availability of particular majors of interest. However, research shows that approximately 75% of undergraduates change their majors at least once during college. Although your child may seem completely dedicated to a particular topic now, that may change once they are exposed to a wider variety - [Watch Out! Rankings Warning](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/watch-out/) - Don't be fooled by confusing data and rankings! Corporations selling college data, and the colleges themselves, know how to spin data to their benefit. Be sure to pull back the curtain on rankings to understand their methodology before assuming that THEIR top ten is YOUR top ten. U.S. News and World Report is probably the - [Recommendation Letters](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/recommendation-letters/) - Some colleges request recommendation letters for all students. Some colleges do not want to receive letters at all. And some will only request letters, or will request MORE letters from homeschooled students. Check the requirements carefully. There are three main types of recommendation letters for college: Teacher recommendation letters "Other" recommendation letters The counselor letter - [Teacher Recommendations](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/teacher-recommendations/) - Although you may be the primary instructor for your homeschooled student, you should NOT be the person to write a teacher recommendation letter for college. Colleges really want to know outside educators view your student. If an admissions officer is at all skeptical of "mommy grades," a strong teacher recommendation letter from an outside entity - ["Other" Recommendations](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/other-recommendations/) - "Other" could mean anyone, right? Almost. These letters are usually reserved for longtime mentors, supervisors, tutors, coaches, arts instructors, and the like. For homeschoolers, these letters can be powerful! The word "homeschool" often leads people to believe that students spend all their time at home and never get to experience the world. Homeschool parents know - [The Mission Statement](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/the-mission-statement/) - Let's break down the process of writing a mission statement into three parts: values, vision, and mission. Once you have a draft of your mission statement, share it in the comments below! - [Welcome](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/welcome/) - Guiding your homeschooler to college can be a frightening task. I understand - I was right there with you 10 years ago. Now I'm the parent of a college graduate who is starting her Master's degree! It's easy for me to see now, but in the moment, I was terrified that I would somehow fail - [Meet Jaime](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/new-lesson/) - Jaime Smith has worked in education for over 25 years, teaching English at both the secondary and college levels. She has taught for institutions such as The Harker School, San Jose State University, Cal State East Bay, Englishtown.com, and the Art Institute Online, and has trained teachers both locally and internationally. She earned the following - [Why College?](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/why-college/) - Before we can begin a fruitful discussion about HOW we can help out students get to college, we must answer the question of WHY we think they should go to college in the first place. Knowing why we want our kids to go to college can help us find the right college fit and guide - [Which 4 Years?](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/which-4-years/) - "What grade are you in?" How often has your student heard this question and struggled to respond? What is the right answer when the math level is 7th grade, but reading is 10th grade? Or maybe this stranger just wants to know that your child is 12 years old. Now you are thinking ahead to - [High School Graduation Requirements](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/high-school-graduation-requirements/) - Now that we have tentatively defined the four years that will become the student's high school years, let's define our homeschool graduation requirements. You can define these however you like, but I recommend basing your requirements loosely on the standards of your state or local school district. High school graduation requirements can vary widely by - [Common College Entry Requirements](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/common-college-entry-requirements/) - Just as state and district graduation requirements vary, so do college admission eligibility requirements. Generally speaking, college entrance requirements will be more rigorous than most high school graduation requirements. Here are some common requirements: 4 years of English 3-4 years of math through at least Algebra 2 (STEM majors may require Calculus.) 2-4 years of - [Validate Homeschool Learning](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/validate-homeschool-learning/) - The lesson below is partially adapted from a talk I did for GHF. If you are a member, you can view the recording of that GHF session. (Click the arrows on the right side of the presentation to progress.) Your browser does not support the video tag. - [Documenting High School](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/documenting-high-school/) - In the last lesson, we looked at the big picture - planning out 4 years of content for high school. Now, let's dive into the details. What documentation should you save for each class or independent study unit? Course syllabus if available Course title and description Textbooks or materials used Teacher bio/credentials Organization providing class - [Plotting Your Course (for now)](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/plotting-the-course/) - Now you know the ins and outs of academic preparation for college. So let's apply what we've learned! Download the 4-Year Course Chart PDF and print it out. Then take a few minutes to map out a potential 4-year plan for your student. This plan is not set in stone! You will probably need to - [Recommended Resources](https://jsmithiec.com/lessons/recommended-resources/) - Podcasts: College Admissions Decoded Your College-Bound Kid Inside College Admissions The Truth About College Admission College Search Websites: College Scorecard Neurodiversity-Friendly Colleges Database Niche CollegeXpress Scholarship Search Websites: FastWeb Going Merry Scholarships.com Books: Amazon Storefront (Note: Jaime/G3 receives a small commission if you purchase here.) Videos: The College Tour - [A Traditional School Profile](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/a-traditional-school-profile/) - Let's take a look at an example of a traditional school profile. This one is provided by Great Schools Partnership. You can see another basic example on the College Board website. This example is just two pages long! Most school profiles are 2-4 pages. - [What is a School Profile?](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/what-is-a-school-profile/) - A school profile provides a short overview of a school so that a university admissions officer can quickly see how a school operates. Students are always evaluated within the context of their school environments. Admissions officers want to know if students took full advantage of the opportunities presented to them. For a homeschooler, this is - [Profile Maker Form](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/profile-maker-form/) - I've created a little form for you to use while you create your profile. It's not fancy, but it will collect all of your thoughts in one document. Feel free to use this form as many times as you wish! If you like this form, let me know and I will try to make a - [Sample Transcripts](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/sample-transcripts/) - High school transcripts come in a variety of forms. There is no one "right" way to create a homeschool transcript. The best format is the one that allows you to communicate your student's learning clearly and concisely to colleges. Below you will find a PDF file of several transcripts from both homeschools and traditional high - [Templates and Forms](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/templates-and-forms/) - Transcripts can be made in any software you like. MS Excel, Google Docs, and Canva are great choices. Try some of the templates below: Canva Sample Template (create a copy to edit) Fillable PDF Form Word Doc Template (from the University of Wisconsin) Paid Websites for Transcript Creation If you are looking for more of - [Don't Agonize Over Format!](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/dont-agonize/) - Sure, the transcript is important, but the actual document you design may not even be seen by college admissions officers! Many colleges ask students to input their classes and grades into the application. The official transcript is often sent only at the end of senior year AFTER the student has accepted an offer of admission, - [Grading Systems](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/grading-systems/) - Letters, numbers, percents, narrative, mastery, etc. There are many ways to "grade" your homeschooled student. You can use any system you like on your self-made transcript. However, as we have seen, the systems your student will mostly likely use are often limited to traditional options. If your student took classes from a provider offering grades, - [Credits and GPA](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/lessons/credits-and-gpa/) - Most high school semester courses should earn .5 credits, while year-long courses should earn 1 full credit. In some states, schools use 5 and 10 credits instead. If that is the system you are know, go ahead and use it! Just remember to multiply by ten each time. A semester or quarter dual enrollment college - [Entering ECs on the Application](https://jsmithiec.com/lessons/entering-ecs-on-the-application/) - [July Zoom Recording](https://jsmithiec.com/lessons/live-zoom-tbd/) - Thanks for voting! We had a great session! Click the button below to watch the recording. Watch the Recording - [Help!](https://jsmithiec.com/lessons/help/) - [Coming Soon!](https://jsmithiec.com/lessons/coming-soon/) - [comments](https://jsmithiec.com/lessons/comments/) - [asdf asdf](https://jsmithiec.com/lessons/asdf-asdf-2/) - [asdf asdf](https://jsmithiec.com/lessons/asdf-asdf/) - [what to look for](https://jsmithiec.com/lessons/what-to-look-for/) - [Where to look](https://jsmithiec.com/lessons/where-to-look/) - [lesson 1](https://jsmithiec.com/lessons/lesson-1/) - This is a lesson sample. There should be a crossword puzzle from H5P below: - [lesson 2](https://jsmithiec.com/lessons/lesson-2/) ## Courses - [Homeschool to College](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/) - A course for homeschooling parents who are guiding their students to college. Each month, we will focus on a new topic regarding college admissions for homeschooled students. Topics may include (in no particular order): -The College Prep 4-year Plan -Creating a Homeschool Transcript -In-depth College Research -Choosing a "Best Fit" College -Financial Aid and Merit Scholarships -What is Demonstrated Interest? -The Importance of Extracurriculars -Teacher and Counselor Letters -Common App for Homeschoolers -Tests and Test-Optional Strategies -Determining College Readiness -The Personal Statement -Mental Health and Neurodiversity Course membership also includes unlimited access to parent-to-parent discussion forums and a monthly live Zoom session with the instructor, Jaime Smith, a Certified Educational Planner. Worksheets, handouts, and links to important resources will be provided with each unit. ## Files - [Jaime Smith CV](https://jsmithiec.com/mp-files/jaime-smith-cv.pdf/) - [11/12 Parent Checklist](https://jsmithiec.com/mp-files/11-12-parent-checklist.pdf/) - [College Research Resources](https://jsmithiec.com/mp-files/college-research-resources.pdf/) - [Homeschooling to College Quick Reference](https://jsmithiec.com/mp-files/homeschooling-to-college-quick-reference.pdf/) - [Sample Transcripts](https://jsmithiec.com/mp-files/sample-transcripts.pdf/) - [Recommended Reading from Arborbridge](https://jsmithiec.com/mp-files/recommended-reading-from-arborbridge.pdf/) - [Popular Testing Timelines from Compass Prep](https://jsmithiec.com/mp-files/popular-testing-timelines-from-compass-prep.pdf/) - [To Test or Not To Test](https://jsmithiec.com/mp-files/to-test-or-not-to-test.pdf/) - [Digital SAT Guide from Compass Prep](https://jsmithiec.com/mp-files/digital-sat-guide-from-compass-prep.pdf/) - [SAT vs. ACT from Compass Prep](https://jsmithiec.com/mp-files/sat-vs-act-from-compass-prep.pdf/) - [SAT vs. ACT Inforgraphic from PrepMatters](https://jsmithiec.com/mp-files/sat-vs-act-inforgraphic-from-prepmatters.pdf/) - [The Digital SAT vs. The Paper ACT from Arborbridge](https://jsmithiec.com/mp-files/the-digital-sat-vs-the-paper-act-from-arborbridge.pdf/) - [Counselor Letter Brainstorming Worksheet](https://jsmithiec.com/mp-files/counselor-letter-brainstorming-worksheet.pdf/) - [NACAC Recs That Change Lives](https://jsmithiec.com/mp-files/nacac-recs-that-change-lives.pdf/) - [NACAC Sample Letters](https://jsmithiec.com/mp-files/nacac-sample-letters.pdf/) - [College Research Worksheet (color)](https://jsmithiec.com/mp-files/college-research-worksheet-color.pdf/) - [College Research Worksheet (fillable pdf)](https://jsmithiec.com/mp-files/college-research-worksheet-fillable-pdf.pdf/) - [College Research Worksheet (BW printable)](https://jsmithiec.com/mp-files/college-research-worksheet-bw-printable.pdf/) - [Jaime's College Research Spreadsheet (Excel)](https://jsmithiec.com/mp-files/jaimes-college-research-spreadsheet-excel.xlsx/) - [Sample Course Descriptions](https://jsmithiec.com/mp-files/sample-course-descriptions.pdf/) - [Variation on Transcript by Subject and Year (Hybrid)](https://jsmithiec.com/mp-files/variation-on-transcript-by-subject-and-year.xls/) - [Sample Transcript by Subject and Year](https://jsmithiec.com/mp-files/sample-transcript-by-subject-and-year-copy.xls/) - [Sample Transcript Layouts](https://jsmithiec.com/mp-files/sample-transcript-layouts.pdf/) - [Course Documentation Worksheet](https://jsmithiec.com/mp-files/couse-documentation-worksheet.pdf/) - [Colorado College LD Services](https://jsmithiec.com/mp-files/colorado-college-ld-services.pdf/) - [4-Year Course Planning Chart PDF](https://jsmithiec.com/mp-files/4-year-course-planning-chart.pdf/) - [4-Year Course Planning Chart in Excel](https://jsmithiec.com/mp-files/4-year-course-planning-chart-in-excel.xlsx/) ## Assignments - [Getting to know you](https://jsmithiec.com/classes/homeschool-to-college/assignments/getting-to-know-you/) - Help me help you! If I know a little more about where you are in the college process, I will be able to customize this course to better fit your needs. What year do you expect your student(s) to begin full-time college? (An estimate is fine.) What are your biggest concerns about homeschooling to college? ## Quizzes - [Quiz](https://jsmithiec.com/quizzes/quiz/) - [sample quiz](https://jsmithiec.com/quizzes/sample-quiz/) ## MailPoet Page - [MailPoet Page](https://jsmithiec.com/?mailpoet_page=captcha) - [mailpoet_page] - [MailPoet Page](https://jsmithiec.com/?mailpoet_page=subscriptions) - [mailpoet_page] ## Venues - [Zoom](https://jsmithiec.com/venue/) ## Organizers - [Jaime Smith](https://jsmithiec.com/organizer/) ## Events - [H2C Zoom w/ Jaime](https://jsmithiec.com/event/h2c-zoom-w-jaime-6/) - Join Jaime and fellow homeschooling parents for a Zoom discussion. - [H2C Zoom w/ Jaime](https://jsmithiec.com/event/h2c-zoom-w-jaime-4/) - No recording this month due to low attendance. We discussed individual situations and personal questions. - [H2C w/ Jaime](https://jsmithiec.com/event/h2c-w-jaime/) - Join Jaime and fellow homeschooling parents for a Zoom discussion. - [H2C Zoom w/ Jaime](https://jsmithiec.com/event/h2c-zoom-w-jaime-5/) - Join Jaime and fellow homeschooling parents for a Zoom discussion. - [H2C Zoom w/ Jaime](https://jsmithiec.com/event/h2c-zoom-w-jaime-3/2026-06-16/) - Join Jaime and fellow homeschooling parents for a Zoom discussion. - [H2C Zoom w/ Jaime](https://jsmithiec.com/event/h2c-zoom-w-jaime/2026-04-20/) - Join Jaime and fellow homeschooling parents for a Zoom discussion. - [Webinar: How to Help Your Teen Handle Their Sh*t! (without losing yours)](https://jsmithiec.com/event/webinar-how-to-help-your-teen-handle-their-sht-without-losing-yours/) - Is your teen drowning in AP classes, college apps, and extracurriculars? Are *you* drowning right along with them?! Join this practical, no-nonsense session designed to help parents guide their teens from overwhelmed to in control—without becoming the homework police. Education strategist and executive function coach Tamy-Feé Meneide joins EssayQuest's Barak Rosenbloom to share proven tools - [H2C Zoom w/ Jaime](https://jsmithiec.com/event/h2c-zoom-w-jaime-2/) - Join Jaime and fellow homeschooling parents for a Zoom discussion. Recording - [NACAC Virtual College Fair](https://jsmithiec.com/event/nacac-virtual-college-fair-2/) - This event is organized by NACAC. Please direct any questions to NACAC. - [TeenLife Virtual Summer Opportunities Fair](https://jsmithiec.com/event/teenlife-virtual-summer-opportunities-fair-2/) - Experience the TeenLife Summer Opportunities Virtual Fair! Designed to mirror a traditional fair, we have various speakers ready to interact with students, parents, and educators. If you can't join live, no worries. All registrants will receive a recording after the event wraps up. This event is organized by TeenLife. Please contact the organizer directly for - [TeenLife/Beacon College: Building Confidence & Independence for Neurodiverse College-Bound Students](https://jsmithiec.com/event/teenlife-beacon-college-building-confidence-independence-for-neurodiverse-college-bound-students/) - College success for neurodiverse students depends on more than academics. Skills like executive functioning, self-advocacy, time management, and independent decision-making are often stronger predictors of a smooth transition and long-term outcomes. In this focused session, families will learn which competencies matter most before the first semester, how immersive on-campus summer programs provide structured real-world practice, - [The Secrets of Financial Aid](https://jsmithiec.com/event/the-secrets-of-financial-aid/) - Join Niche for a panel discussion partnered with the Coalition for College, where financial aid experts from Boston University, Colby College, and DePauw University will break down the basics of college affordability and financial aid. - [UC for Everyone](https://jsmithiec.com/event/uc-for-everyone/) - Hear from current students to discover the academic, social and experiential learning opportunities that await you at the University of California. - [February H2C with Jaime](https://jsmithiec.com/event/february-h2c-with-jaime/) - [NACAC Virtual College Fair](https://jsmithiec.com/event/nacac-virtual-college-fair/) - This event is organized by NACAC. Please direct any questions to NACAC. - [TeenLife Virtual Summer Opportunities Fair](https://jsmithiec.com/event/teenlife-virtual-summer-opportunities-fair/) - Experience the TeenLife Summer Opportunities Virtual Fair! Designed to mirror a traditional fair, we have various speakers ready to interact with students, parents, and educators. If you can't join live, no worries. All registrants will receive a recording after the event wraps up. This event is organized by TeenLife. Please contact the organizer directly for - [test](https://jsmithiec.com/event/test/2029-10-12/) - [January 2026 Zoom w/Jaime](https://jsmithiec.com/event/january-2026-zoom-wjaime-2/) - [December Zoom w/Jaime](https://jsmithiec.com/event/dec-zoom-w-jaime/) - Adjusted for Winter Break - [November Zoom w/Jaime and Henry of YourEdu](https://jsmithiec.com/event/nov-zoom-w-jaime/) - Be sure to register for a free parent account at https://app.youredu.com/parent/login and enter the code Jaime2025 (or Jamie2025 lol) to skip the waitlist. - [October Zoom w/April and Ren from Wooster](https://jsmithiec.com/event/october-zoom-w-jaime/) - The homeschool admissions coordinator and a formerly homeschooled student from the College of Wooster will be joining us for a Q&A! - [September Zoom w/Jaime](https://jsmithiec.com/event/september-zoom-w-jaime/) - Jaime has been to a LOT of conferences recently. Find out what's new in the higher ed world. - [August Zoom w/Jaime](https://jsmithiec.com/event/august-zoom-w-jaime/) - This day/time is tentative. - [July Zoom w/ Jaime](https://jsmithiec.com/event/july-zoom-w-jaime/) - Scheduling for the upcoming academic year without overburdening your student. Also, a look at ASU's calculus course using Gradarius. - [June Zoom w/Jaime - Dual Enrollment Planning](https://jsmithiec.com/event/june-zoom-w-jaime-dual-enrollment-planning/) - Let's talk about college dual enrollment! Jaime has updates from ASU to share and we can discuss the broader landscape of Dual Enrollment vs. Advanced Placement. - [May H2C Zoom w/Bishop's Quebec](https://jsmithiec.com/event/may-h2c-zoom-w-bishops/) - UPDATE: I've compiled resources from Eric in a Google Drive folder to share: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1H0ymNWjGfkoD3Eav_cqVMZAohMLQIlr4?usp=sharing Learn about applying to Canadian universities! Eric from Bishop's University in Quebec will be joining us to talk about going to Canada for college. He is an American student who graduated from Bishop's in 2021 and stayed in Canada to work - [April H2C Zoom w/Jaime](https://jsmithiec.com/event/april-h2c-zoom-w-jaime/) - [March H2C Zoom w/Jaime](https://jsmithiec.com/event/march-h2c-zoom-w-jaime/) - [February H2C w/ Jaime](https://jsmithiec.com/event/february-h2c-w-jaime/) - [January H2C Zoom w/ Jaime](https://jsmithiec.com/event/january-h2c-zoom-w-jaime/) - [September Zoom with Jaime - LA Conference Review](https://jsmithiec.com/event/july-zoom-with-jaime-copy-copy/) - Jaime is headed to the NACAC (National Association of College Admission Counselors) Conference in LA! Join us on Monday, September 30, to hear what's new in college admission. - [August Zoom with Jaime - Common App](https://jsmithiec.com/event/july-zoom-with-jaime-copy/) - Let's take a look at the Common App for the 2024-25 season! We will look at the student side as well as the counselor/parent side. If your student is applying for colleges this fall, have them create an account with the Common App. If you are looking ahead by a year or more, consider making - [July Zoom with Jaime and LD/ND expert Scot Marken](https://jsmithiec.com/event/july-zoom-with-jaime/) - Join us for a discussion with Scot Marken of EdRedfined. Scot specializes in college placement and transition for neurodivergent students or those with various learning or mental health challenges. If you are wondering about the best colleges for LD/ND students, accessing accommodations in college, gap years for college readiness, support programs, etc., please join us! - [May Zoom](https://jsmithiec.com/event/march-zoom-copy-copy/) - Open Q+A - [June Zoom with Jaime](https://jsmithiec.com/event/june-zoom-with-jaime/) - Come and learn all the latest news in college admissions! Jaime just returned from a higher education conference and has new details about Canadian college admissions, AI and essays, Georgia colleges, and more! - [April Zoom](https://jsmithiec.com/event/march-zoom-copy/) - The Personal Statement - [March Zoom](https://jsmithiec.com/event/march-zoom/) - In light of recent announcements from Yale, Dartmouth, etc., let's discuss tests and test-optional strategies. - [February Zoom](https://jsmithiec.com/event/february-zoom/) - Let's discuss extracurricular activities for our homeschooled students! - [January Zoom with Jaime](https://jsmithiec.com/event/january-zoom-with-jaime/) - Let's talk about financial aid! The new FAFSA form is available, and everyone has questions. Let's demystify college financial aid and learn about realistic scholarship options for homeschooled students. - [December Zoom with Jaime](https://jsmithiec.com/event/december-zoom-with-jaime/) - This month we will be talking about all kinds of letters: Finding teachers who will write recommendations Crafting a counselor letter from mom Who is an "other" recommender? Qualities of a strong rec letter ## Calendar Embeds - [calendar](https://jsmithiec.com/calendar-embed/wzOv6a29LMy/) ## Series - [H2C Zoom w/ Jaime](https://jsmithiec.com/series/h2c-zoom-w-jaime/) ## Categories - [H2C](https://jsmithiec.com/category/h2c/) ## Tags - [External Events](https://jsmithiec.com/tag/external-events/) ## Stats Types - [view](https://jsmithiec.com/wpa-stats-type/view/) - [Chrome](https://jsmithiec.com/wpa-stats-type/chrome/) - [Macintosh](https://jsmithiec.com/wpa-stats-type/macintosh/) - [Android](https://jsmithiec.com/wpa-stats-type/android/) - [Safari](https://jsmithiec.com/wpa-stats-type/safari/) - [iPhone](https://jsmithiec.com/wpa-stats-type/iphone/) - [Linux](https://jsmithiec.com/wpa-stats-type/linux/) - [iPad](https://jsmithiec.com/wpa-stats-type/ipad/) - [Windows](https://jsmithiec.com/wpa-stats-type/windows/) - [Firefox](https://jsmithiec.com/wpa-stats-type/firefox/) - [unknown](https://jsmithiec.com/wpa-stats-type/unknown/) - [Android Browser](https://jsmithiec.com/wpa-stats-type/android-browser/) ## File Categories - [course planning](https://jsmithiec.com/file-category/course-planning/) - [college spotlight](https://jsmithiec.com/file-category/college-spotlight/) - [transcripts](https://jsmithiec.com/file-category/transcripts/) - [research](https://jsmithiec.com/file-category/research/) - [free](https://jsmithiec.com/file-category/free/) - [letters](https://jsmithiec.com/file-category/letters/) - [letter worksheet](https://jsmithiec.com/file-category/letter-worksheet/) - [tests](https://jsmithiec.com/file-category/tests/) - [test-prep](https://jsmithiec.com/file-category/test-prep/) - [checklists](https://jsmithiec.com/file-category/checklists/) ## File Tags - [validation](https://jsmithiec.com/file-tag/validation/) - [Planning](https://jsmithiec.com/file-tag/planning/) - [Excel](https://jsmithiec.com/file-tag/excel/) - [test](https://jsmithiec.com/file-tag/test/) ## Event Categories - [Homeschooling to College](https://jsmithiec.com/events/category/homeschooling-to-college/)