Disclosure: I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew.
My eldest child would like to graduate early and get on with his life. He is not sure he wants to go to college, but, just in case, I want to be prepared. Thus, when I was offered 6 months access to the College Launch Solution from The HomeScholar LLC, I thought I would give it a try.
The HomeScholar LLC was created by Matt and Lee Binz, homeschoolers and consultants who have over 15 years of experience helping homeschoolers move from high school into college, and offers a variety of courses and tools for both parents and students.
The College Launch Solution, specifically, is a course that is geared towards 10th-12th graders and their parents in order to smooth the transition from high school to college.
It offers 60+ hours of how-to training, tools, and resources that equip homeschool parents to guide high school students through the college process while, at the same time, helping high school students with materials directed specifically to them.
The course has six training modules with different tabs for accessing video, audio, slides, download, and support materials.
Module one is Core Training for Parents and Teens. With it, teens move through a 4-hour, pre-recorded online College Admissions Seminar which helps them better understand college admissions, scholarships, and college success while parents get an overview of how to be a counselor and coach. There is also an extensive high school planning calendar for middle school through senior year to help parents and students think ahead.
Module two is Finding a College. It includes everything from navigating college entry exams, such as the PSAT, ACT, and SAT, to choosing a college or military academy, to what to do as a struggling learner, etc.
Module three is Paying for College, so, of course, deals with earning private and merit scholarships, securing financial aid, etc.
Module four is Applying to College and includes training on planning senior year, completing applications, making final decisions, etc.
Module five is Preparing for Launch. For students, it includes training on preparing for college and life, finding your calling, entrepreneurship, career assessment, etc. For parents, it includes the important topic of letting go.
Module six is Succeeding in College and includes information on how to study effectively, improve college writing and guard your faith in college.
The presenter of each module, Lee, uses an encouraging tone as she clearly conveys information. She also sends accountability emails and provides ongoing support - plus bonuses!
For parents that are considering hiring a college admissions counselor, I would say College Launch Solution is an affordable alternative, especially since access to the main material does not expire, so you can use it with all of your children. Although my review access is limited to six months, the lifetime access you would get if purchasing this product seems appealing to me since I am one of those people who does not like limited-time only access which makes you feel stressed to "use or lose" a product before access expires. Truly, I appreciate that the College Launch Solution can allow parents to self-pace through modules as they navigate the ebbs and flows of life without the pressure of choosing between ignoring things in life that need attention or trying to get their money's worth within a limited time. As a homeschool mom, time is always at a premium, and I truly prefer products with lifetime access. This season of life has been quite busy for me, and I have yet to get through all the modules included in the College Launch, but I have appreciated being able to log on as I can and to begin using the clear presentations, handy printables and charts, etc. that are a part of this comprehensive student and parent resource. If you'd like to see what other Homeschool Review families thought of the College Launch Solution or three other HomeScholar LLC products, click on through to find links to over 30 blog, social media, and video reviews.
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