Delight Driven Electives 9-12: College Preparation

The College Preparation course helps homeschoolers make a smooth transition from home to college life: a successful college experience starts with proper planning. A smooth transition is especially important if your homeschooler will be living on a college campus. With proper planning, your homeschooler’s first year as a freshman can be a pleasant one. College Preparation will cover topics such as paying for your education, types of colleges to attend, and what to expect in your first year. Although your homeschooler may not be accustomed the standard classroom, the College Preparation course will prepare your homeschooler for what lies ahead.

Course Outline:
 

 1: Thinking About College

 2: Outside of the Classroom

 3: Decision-Making

 4: Admissions Essay

 5: Essay Writing

 6: Recruitment Materials

 7: Beginning the Process

 8: Financial Aid

 9: Details About Federal Funding

10: Your Major

11: What to Bring to College

12: "I Will Be Successful Entering College If I..."

13: "I Will Be Successful Entering College If I..." Continued

14: Guide to College Success

15: Personal Responsibility and Academic Expectations

16: Campus Life

17: Skills to Build

18: A Day in the Life...

19: Multiculturalism

20: Diversity Project

21: Diversity Project Week Two

22: Personal Finance

23: Project, Week 1

24: Project, Week 2

25: Expository Essay

26: College Offices and Personnel

27: Your Career Path

28: Career Path Essay

29: Studying Abroad

30: Outside of College

31: Outside of College 2

32: Life Skills

33: Life Skills 2

34: Finals Review

35: Finals Week

36: Final Project