Key Takeaways Yes, colleges and employers accept homeschool diplomas. Every state allows homeschool families to grant one. What actually matters isn’t the diploma itself. It’s the transcript behind it: courses, grades, and how the work was supervised. A diploma from an accredited partner like Laurel Springs or ICL Academy comes with that transcript already built…
Key Takeaways Worldschooling is homeschooling that uses travel as part of the curriculum. It’s legal everywhere homeschooling itself is legal, but the rules follow your home state, not wherever you happen to be. The biggest risk isn’t legality. It’s losing structure once the itinerary gets busy. A program with a dedicated teacher keeps lessons, records,…
Key Takeaways Accredited homeschooling enrolls your child in a school like Laurel Springs or ICL Academy, with an official transcript and diploma built in. Customized homeschooling means building your child’s program from the ground up, matched to their pace, interests, and your state’s rules. Both paths come with a dedicated teacher at Novel. Neither one…
Key takeaways The ISEE is for private school admission, usually grades 4 through 12. The SAT and ACT are for college. Most families only deal with one of these at a time. The right test depends on where your child is applying. Many Catholic high schools use the HSPT instead of the ISEE. Always check…
Key takeaways Homeschooling is legal in every U.S. state, but the rules vary widely from one state to the next. States range from almost no oversight to detailed notice, record, and testing requirements. Keeping simple records, like attendance and work samples, protects your homeschool no matter where you live. Not every state requires standardized testing.…
Key takeaways Tutoring fixes a specific subject problem. Academic advising builds the skills and plan behind every subject. A tutor helps your child pass next week’s test. An advisor helps them stop falling behind in the first place. Many families pay for the wrong one. The signs below show which your child actually needs. Some…
