standardized tests/programs
Canadian University AP policies
Well, we flew into Toronto just in time! Who’d want to be stuck in Orlando during the biggest snowfall of the year? I took the opportunity to hibernate at my parents’ place in Oshawa for a few days, and the wireless internet connection has been shaky. So, I haven’t been posting much, but here’s a [...]
Afraid of your “average” homeschooled kid’s university admission chances? Spend LESS time on academics!
Those of you who have heard me speak about university admissions know that I’m very optimistic (a “glass half full” kind of gal) when it comes to university admissions for homeschoolers. I always mention the fact that “everyone knows someone (who knows someone etc.) who went to university with a 10 or 12 or 14 [...]
IB vs. AP round two
I’ve written about the differences between the AP and IB programs. In a nutshell, the IB is an entire comprehensive curriculum leading to a diploma whereas the AP program is a series of subject-specific examinations where students are free to pick and choose which exams they write. Recently, the Thomas B. Fordham foundation sponsored a [...]