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What Colleges Actually Look For in Homeschool Applicants

What Colleges Actually Look For in Homeschool Applicants

By Davis Carman
If you’ve ever wondered whether a homeschool education holds up in the college admissions world, the short answer is: yes, and then some. Davis Carman sat down with Adam Kinnick, VP of Enrollment at New College of Florida, to talk through exactly what colleges are looking for, what homeschool families often overlook, and why now...
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Celebrate in Community

Celebrate: Your Homeschooling Adventure of a Lifetime

By Davis Carman
Welcome to a new conversation about home education—one that unfolds slowly, thoughtfully, and with purpose. Over the last five months, from January through May, we’ve explored homeschooling by asking good questions and leaning into meaningful answers. This is a five-part series about the why behind home education as much as the how, the heart, the...
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Homeschool Physics

8 Units You Can Expect In High School Physics

By Alyssa Esposito
Teaching a high school physics curriculum at home might seem confusing and intimidating, but it can be broken down into several topics spanning everything from gravitation and energy to nuclear power and electromagnetics.  Explore the eight units you may encounter when teaching physics to your homeschooled students below. Motion & Forces In any high school...
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How to Choose a Homeschool Physics Curriculum – In 5 Steps

By Alyssa Esposito
Finding the right homeschool physics curriculum is a big step in preparing your student for college science. Physics can feel intimidating, but with the right tools, it becomes an engaging and rewarding subject that builds problem-solving skills and opens doors to future opportunities. At Apologia, we’ve designed our homeschool physics curriculum to give families everything...
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High School Physics: Curriculum & Course Structure

By Alyssa Esposito
Apologia is here to make homeschooling science that much simpler. With our high school physics curriculum, you and your students will cover the fundamentals of physics across 16 modules, helping them gain a deeper understanding of core topics ahead of their college years.  Below are some of the topics included throughout each of the 16...
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High School Chemistry: Course Structure

By Alyssa Esposito
Apologia makes high school chemistry for homeschooling students that much simpler. It’s suitable for all learning styles, including auditory (audiobook), reading/writing learners (textbook/snotebook), hands-on (experiments), and visual (video lessons and experiments) learners. Covering the fundamentals of chemistry in 16 modules (approxiately 2 weeks per module), students will gain a deeper understanding of the subject, using...
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The Four Core Concepts in a High School Chemistry Curriculum

By Alyssa Esposito
Teaching a high school homeschool chemistry curriculum will help your students sharpen their critical thinking skills, practice lab techniques, and develop a better understanding of chemistry. With Apologia, you’ll get all that and the benefit of learning it from a Biblical point of view. Teaching high school curriculum, particularly a topic as complex as chemistry, can...
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The 5 Units in a High School American Literature Curriculum

By Alyssa Esposito
American literature is an endless subject that provides students with the ability to think critically and analyze different perspectives. This means exploring voices that have shaped the nation—both in history and through timeless storytelling.  Take a look at the five units in a high school American literature curriculum you’ll come across when teaching your students:...
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Post Elementary Homeschooling: Can I Teach My Sixth Grader?

By Sherri Seligson
As a young homeschooler, I always thought teaching elementary ages would be fun and easy. We could spend our days reading great books, exploring outside, crafting models of historic places, and baking treats while doing math. But as my children began to mature, I noticed lots of changes that affected the way they learned. And...
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10th Grade Homeschool Curriculum: What Should Your Student Study?

By Alyssa Esposito
Choosing a 10th grade homeschool curriculum is an exciting step in your family’s homeschool journey. By this point, your student is becoming more independent, developing their interests, and beginning to think more seriously about what comes after high school. Maybe your student is preparing for college. Maybe they’re interested in a career, trade, ministry, or...
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