Comments for Countdown to College

Comment on Carpe Diem Cadre Recognizes Extraordinary Youth Service by Mike G

Mike G — Thu, 27 May 2010 19:07:35 +0000

Awesome – Glad they are being recognized. Too many teens waste time waiting to make a difference SOME day and forget they can do something TODAY.

For more Ideas check out – http://www.purposelaunch.com/2010/04/15/eternal-opportunities/

Comment on Parenting Inspiration by Mike G

Mike G — Thu, 27 May 2010 18:56:01 +0000

Great subject matter for parents to consider. Raising their children to address the needs of a hurting world instead of climbing the corporate ladder for selfish gain is fantastic advice in this day and age.

Check out this article about The Myth of Independence – the idea that children should be raised to enhance and build relationships, not simply get out and be independent.

http://www.purposelaunch.com/2010/05/07/the-myth-of-independence/

Comment on Timeline for High School by Kim Anderson

Kim Anderson — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 04:34:51 +0000

A lottery scholarship is a random selection from a group of applicants. They just draw your name. A merit scholarship is awarded based on your performance in some capacity measured against the others in your group.

Comment on Carpe Diem Cadre Recognizes Extraordinary Youth Service by Teens Job Search

Teens Job Search — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:30:55 +0000

Nice review. Enjoying it very much!

Comment on Timeline for High School by Ella

Ella — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:16:49 +0000

I needed some help , What is the difference between a lottery scholarship and a merit scholarship?

Comment on Online Degrees Get Lukewarm Reception from Business by Kim Anderson

Kim Anderson — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:12:09 +0000

Good point about the CLEP exams! And yes, there are good online degrees and bad ones. I hate to see homeschoolers duped into wasting their time and effort on a bad one when good ones are available. I hope that this article gives people the tools to evaluate the programs that are out there, and gives them an understanding of what businesses are looking for when they vet a degree.

In fact, I’m shopping for some online options for my son. I’d be glad to learn more about what you offer.

Comment on Online Degrees Get Lukewarm Reception from Business by Wanda Burdick

Wanda Burdick — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:05:12 +0000

I agree that the college needs to be accredited, and people need to check to make sure it is accredited, but many online colleges are accredited. Also many familes are opting to obtain college credit though CLEP exams, which is totally proctored by a college or university and is a very credible resource ( go to http://www.collegeboard.com) I think it is wrong to assume that most online degrees are not accredited or credible and that employers do not accept the degree. I have assisted many homeschoolers in obtaining their degree online in order to accelerate the time and lessen the cost of a degree. It works and many of these same students are accepted at prestigious graduate schools and are employed by government agencies. Maybe both sides should be reviewed.

Comment on God Rewards the Work by Marcus Goodyear

Marcus Goodyear — Thu, 21 May 2009 21:37:40 +0000

That’s a good reminder to us all–whether we’re looking to move up in our organization, get a better job, or keep our current job. God holds the future in his hand.

And I can vouch for the financial opportunities that come for merit scholars. I know a guy who actually made money attending college because of what he was able to get on top of the merit scholarship.

Comment on Sweet Home Sweets by Sherry

Sherry — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:39:06 +0000

Oh, how yummy! Thanks for sharing the recipes!

Comment on Sweet Home Sweets by Karen W

Karen W — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:33:13 +0000

Those pecan caramels sound amazing!