First off, thank you for this amazing site! I've been browsing and searching topics for days now. The helpfulness I see from the members here toward one another is second to none.
Sorry, I didn't fill out the template as there's not much to say. Two different scenarios, both with zero college credits. We live in Texas.
So, as the title suggests, we are a homeschool family. Our daughter is 15 and starting her sophomore year, so I'm looking at options to get her on the right track going forward. In the process, I have discovered this whole world that began when I researched dual credit, looked into CLEP, and which finally led me to this community. I'm also looking at furthering my own education on the same, or similar, route. It would be great to take classes together but I'm also willing to lead the way. I'm hoping that it would both challenge and encourage her on her journey to see the old man doing it, too.
Now, about the old man. I'm 52 with zero college credits behind me. I was always academically at the top of my class, but college was not in the works for me at the time for various reasons. By God's grace, I've done very well in comparison to my classmates who took the college route and, through hard work and financial prudence, was able to be debt free by the time I was 41. There have been a few jobs I have applied for, though, in which I am sure that not having a degree placed my resume in the File 13 stack. I've always wanted to pursue a degree but there was always work, family, and ministry that took priority.
In practical terms, I would be looking at more of a "check the box" degree for myself. If anything, something like a business path would probably be most beneficial. I am interested in furthering my theological education but I already have an accredited mDiv program (actually, a bDiv with the option of qualifying for an mDiv) that I could go into without a Bachelor's. But I'm considering going ahead and going the traditional route by getting my bachelor's first instead for my daughter's sake. I may roll into the mDiv program at that point. I'm very goal driven and once I finally make up my mind to pursue something I generally pour myself into it relentlessly until it's complete.
My daughter is 15 and currently showing the greatest interest in graphic design. Although, her primary goal in life is not to be a career woman but a wife and mom, we do want her to have an avenue for income by utilizing her gifts.
Homeschool in Texas is incredibly flexible. Essentially, she is deemed a high school graduate whenever we say she is. We could graduate her and issue her a diploma today if we decided she had the foundations she needed and colleges would accept that. She would still have to meet other entrance requirements, of course.
We started talking about dual credit in local schools but that was before I found this community. She has been homeschooled her entire life and a couple of years ago we had to switch to an online format because my wife lost most of her vision, so she is already used to self study and online coursework. I think she could transition seamlessly into starting down this path. I don't want to shortcut her education but make sure she has everything she needs, but she has a solid foundation under her already.
So, here's where I really show my ignorance. Where do we start? I understand we may be on different paths, but do we both just jump in with Sophia for general education and see how that goes first? Where do Modern States, Study.com, and others fit in? All the options are pretty overwhelming for a newbie. I was first looking at something like TESU for both of us but have seen UMPI referenced as the easiest "check the box" degree for someone like me and, perhaps, SNHU for graphic design. I don't know that she needs, or even wants, a bachelor's for graphic design but, regardless, I would like to have her LL credits out of the way so that path is open to her. I think even having an AS would benefit her greatly for what she's wanting to do. Rather than working an 8-5 job, I envision her doing freelance work from home for the most part to generate some income.
Regardless of her degree path, we still need a plan to get started with some self study classes and testing for both of us. I appreciate advice for a newbie on where to start. Thanks again for this amazing site!
Sorry, I didn't fill out the template as there's not much to say. Two different scenarios, both with zero college credits. We live in Texas.
So, as the title suggests, we are a homeschool family. Our daughter is 15 and starting her sophomore year, so I'm looking at options to get her on the right track going forward. In the process, I have discovered this whole world that began when I researched dual credit, looked into CLEP, and which finally led me to this community. I'm also looking at furthering my own education on the same, or similar, route. It would be great to take classes together but I'm also willing to lead the way. I'm hoping that it would both challenge and encourage her on her journey to see the old man doing it, too.
Now, about the old man. I'm 52 with zero college credits behind me. I was always academically at the top of my class, but college was not in the works for me at the time for various reasons. By God's grace, I've done very well in comparison to my classmates who took the college route and, through hard work and financial prudence, was able to be debt free by the time I was 41. There have been a few jobs I have applied for, though, in which I am sure that not having a degree placed my resume in the File 13 stack. I've always wanted to pursue a degree but there was always work, family, and ministry that took priority.
In practical terms, I would be looking at more of a "check the box" degree for myself. If anything, something like a business path would probably be most beneficial. I am interested in furthering my theological education but I already have an accredited mDiv program (actually, a bDiv with the option of qualifying for an mDiv) that I could go into without a Bachelor's. But I'm considering going ahead and going the traditional route by getting my bachelor's first instead for my daughter's sake. I may roll into the mDiv program at that point. I'm very goal driven and once I finally make up my mind to pursue something I generally pour myself into it relentlessly until it's complete.
My daughter is 15 and currently showing the greatest interest in graphic design. Although, her primary goal in life is not to be a career woman but a wife and mom, we do want her to have an avenue for income by utilizing her gifts.
Homeschool in Texas is incredibly flexible. Essentially, she is deemed a high school graduate whenever we say she is. We could graduate her and issue her a diploma today if we decided she had the foundations she needed and colleges would accept that. She would still have to meet other entrance requirements, of course.
We started talking about dual credit in local schools but that was before I found this community. She has been homeschooled her entire life and a couple of years ago we had to switch to an online format because my wife lost most of her vision, so she is already used to self study and online coursework. I think she could transition seamlessly into starting down this path. I don't want to shortcut her education but make sure she has everything she needs, but she has a solid foundation under her already.
So, here's where I really show my ignorance. Where do we start? I understand we may be on different paths, but do we both just jump in with Sophia for general education and see how that goes first? Where do Modern States, Study.com, and others fit in? All the options are pretty overwhelming for a newbie. I was first looking at something like TESU for both of us but have seen UMPI referenced as the easiest "check the box" degree for someone like me and, perhaps, SNHU for graphic design. I don't know that she needs, or even wants, a bachelor's for graphic design but, regardless, I would like to have her LL credits out of the way so that path is open to her. I think even having an AS would benefit her greatly for what she's wanting to do. Rather than working an 8-5 job, I envision her doing freelance work from home for the most part to generate some income.
Regardless of her degree path, we still need a plan to get started with some self study classes and testing for both of us. I appreciate advice for a newbie on where to start. Thanks again for this amazing site!
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