{"id":42634,"date":"2024-04-15T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/?p=42634"},"modified":"2024-04-28T11:18:06","modified_gmt":"2024-04-28T16:18:06","slug":"homeschool-guidance-counselor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/homeschool-guidance-counselor\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Practical Ways to Be Your Teen&#8217;s Homeschool Guidance Counselor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Homeschooling parents wear many hats. While our primary role is that of teacher and facilitator, we may also play roles such as cafeteria lady, school janitor, or bus driver. One position we may not consider is that of their homeschool guidance counselor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is particularly important that we understand how to fill the role of homeschool guidance counselor once our teens reach high school.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"263\" data-pin-description=\"While a homeschooling parent's primary role is that of teacher, we also need to fill the role of homeschool guidance counselor for our teens.\" data-pin-title=\"How to Be Your Teen's Homeschool Guidance Counselor\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-design-72-500x263.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84394\" style=\"width:744px;height:auto\" title=\"How to Be Your Teen's High School Guidance Counselor\" 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data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-design-72.png\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id42634_dc2a8b-93{margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:32px;}.kb-row-layout-id42634_dc2a8b-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id42634_dc2a8b-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id42634_dc2a8b-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id42634_dc2a8b-93 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id42634_dc2a8b-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id42634_dc2a8b-93 > 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/light-bulb-WUH-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/light-bulb-WUH-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/light-bulb-WUH-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/light-bulb-WUH-70x70.png 70w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/light-bulb-WUH-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/light-bulb-WUH-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/light-bulb-WUH-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/light-bulb-WUH.png 540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/light-bulb-WUH.png\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column42634_311c12-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-bottom:20px;}.kadence-column42634_311c12-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42634_311c12-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42634_311c12-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42634_311c12-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42634_311c12-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42634_311c12-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42634_311c12-2b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42634_311c12-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42634_311c12-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42634_311c12-2b inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42634_68554f-31, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42634_68554f-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42634_68554f-31\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42634_68554f-31 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42634_68554f-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42634_68554f-31\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42634_68554f-31 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42634_68554f-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42634_68554f-31\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42634_68554f-31, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42634_68554f-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42634_68554f-31\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading42634_68554f-31 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42634_68554f-31\">Understanding Your Role as <br>Homeschool Guidance Counselor<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id42634_43c038-a7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id42634_43c038-a7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id42634_43c038-a7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id42634_43c038-a7 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id42634_43c038-a7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id42634_43c038-a7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id42634_43c038-a7 alignnone has-theme-palette8-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column42634_28e504-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42634_28e504-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42634_28e504-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42634_28e504-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42634_28e504-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42634_28e504-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42634_28e504-43{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42634_28e504-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42634_28e504-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42634_28e504-43 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A high school guidance counselor has many jobs, but the four primary responsibilities are guiding and helping students:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items42634_36c55b-2b:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items42634_36c55b-2b ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items42634_36c55b-2b ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items42634_36c55b-2b ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items42634_36c55b-2b ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items42634_36c55b-2b kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-42634_dd0022-17 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-42634_dd0022-17\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"><\/path><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"><\/polyline><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">choose their high school courses and electives<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-42634_51ae9d-34 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-42634_51ae9d-34\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"><\/path><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"><\/polyline><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">develop strong study and time management skills<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-42634_762311-81 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-42634_762311-81\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"><\/path><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"><\/polyline><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">plan for college or a career after graduation<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-42634_626bf9-a5 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-42634_626bf9-a5\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"><\/path><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"><\/polyline><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">prepare for a smooth transition into college or the workforce<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a homeschooling parent, you&rsquo;ll perform many of the duties of a guidance counselor naturally and without much extra planning or research. Others &ndash; particularly the college application process &ndash; can seem more daunting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id42634_27c129-12 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id42634_27c129-12 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id42634_27c129-12 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1280px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id42634_27c129-12 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.00;mix-blend-mode:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id42634_27c129-12 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42634_9c26ae-83{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42634_9c26ae-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42634_9c26ae-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42634_9c26ae-83 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42634_fb344d-43, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42634_fb344d-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42634_fb344d-43\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42634_fb344d-43 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42634_fb344d-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42634_fb344d-43\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42634_fb344d-43 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42634_fb344d-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42634_fb344d-43\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42634_fb344d-43, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42634_fb344d-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42634_fb344d-43\"]{text-shadow:1px 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42634_fb344d-43, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42634_fb344d-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42634_fb344d-43\"]{text-shadow:1px 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading42634_fb344d-43 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42634_fb344d-43\">Practical Ways to Be Your Teen&rsquo;s Homeschool Guidance Counselor<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id42634_bb8e45-0e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id42634_bb8e45-0e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id42634_bb8e45-0e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id42634_bb8e45-0e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id42634_bb8e45-0e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id42634_bb8e45-0e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id42634_bb8e45-0e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column42634_734f4d-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42634_734f4d-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42634_734f4d-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42634_734f4d-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42634_734f4d-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col > 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.kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);}.kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);}.kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);}.kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-blocks-accordion--visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}.kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}.kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{color:#ffffff;background:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#ffffff;}.kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:#ffffff;}.kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-right:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-bottom:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-left:0px solid #f2f2f2;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:0px;}.kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;}.kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-right:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-bottom:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-left:0px solid #f2f2f2;}.kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id42634_a67218-4d kt-accordion-has-2-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane42634_3218ad-84\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Choosing High School Courses<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the early years of high school, a guidance counselor may help teens choose a vocational or college prep track. They may also assist the student in selecting the courses needed for graduation or determine if AP courses are a good option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As students reach their junior and senior years, a guidance counselor can offer more focused assistance depending on the student&rsquo;s interests and aptitudes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Helping teens choose their high school courses is one job of a homeschool guidance counselor that most parents fill with ease. Because we know our kids so well, it&rsquo;s easy to help them capitalize on their interests and talents.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane42634_408892-b5\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Developing Study and Time Management Skills<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guidance counselors may also work with teens to help them <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/study-tips-for-middle-and-high-school-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>develop strong study skills<\/strong><\/a> &ndash; or allow them to learn and develop the skills on their own through trial and error and natural consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As homeschooling parents, we can help our teens prepare for college and the workforce by allowing them the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/homeschooled-teens-schedules\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>freedom to set their own schedules<\/strong><\/a> with accountability guides in place and by enforcing deadlines.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column42634_29580a-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42634_29580a-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42634_29580a-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42634_29580a-91 > 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.wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id42634_295995-52 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id42634_295995-52 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id42634_295995-52 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id42634_295995-52 kt-accordion-has-2-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane42634_6003db-8d\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Planning for College and Career<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A guidance counselor also helps students prepare for life after graduation. For students who are on a college prep track, a guidance counselor assists with making sure teens know which tests they need to take and when to take them. She can offer guidance on test prep options and help a student with the college application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A guidance counselor can advise students and their parents on financial aid and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thoughtco.com\/scholarships-for-homeschoolers-4165495\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>scholarship options<\/strong><\/a> and guide them through the application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For students on a vocational track, guidance counselors can help with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thoughtco.com\/career-planning-for-homeschoolers-4136579\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>career planning options<\/strong><\/a>. They can direct students to career aptitude and personality assessments, offer guidance on military possibilities, or suggest volunteer or internship opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As your student&rsquo;s homeschool guidance counselor, you&rsquo;ll want to spend some time looking into these various options and following up on those that make the most sense for your teenager.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane42634_19dc77-48\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Preparing for Life After High School<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, a homeschool guidance counselor&rsquo;s role is to help students successfully navigate high school and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thoughtco.com\/skills-homeschoolers-need-to-develop-before-college-4122526\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <strong>develop the skills needed to transition successfully<\/strong><\/a> to college and the workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As homeschooling parents, this can involve teaching our teens the life skills they will need no matter what they do after high school, choosing the right college, or looking at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/college-alternatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>alternatives to college<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stepping Into the Role of Homeschool Guidance Counselor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As I said, homeschooling parents will fill some of the guidance counselor roles naturally and without much further planning. However, sometimes all of the things we need to do to help our students prepare for college or career can be overwhelming. Use the following tips to guide you in your role of guiding your student as a one-on-one homeschool guidance counselor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Help Your Teens Discover Their Strengths<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No matter your student&rsquo;s post-graduation plans, taking two or three personality and strength assessments can be a great way to identify possible educational and career paths. Many colleges use <a href=\"https:\/\/store.gallup.com\/p\/en-us\/16021\/cliftonstrengths-for-students?c=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Gallup&rsquo;s CliftonStrengths<\/strong><\/a> assessment. Another good option for homeschooling families is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thrively.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Thrively<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"263\" data-pin-description=\"While a homeschooling parent's primary role is that of teacher, we also need to fill the role of homeschool guidance counselor for our teens.\" data-pin-title=\"How to Be Your Teen's Homeschool Guidance Counselor\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-design-66-500x263.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84400\" style=\"width:682px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-design-66-500x263.png 500w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-design-66-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-design-66-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-design-66-720x378.png 720w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-design-66-800x420.png 800w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-design-66-150x79.png 150w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-design-66.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-design-66.png\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These types of assessments can help students identify their strengths, weaknesses, and areas of interest. Our strengths aren&rsquo;t always our passions, so it&rsquo;s important to help your teens look at both. Then, explore potential educational and career options in areas where your teen&rsquo;s skills and interests intersect.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Provide Actionable Next Steps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you and your student have discovered some possible career paths to explore, help your teen take the next steps to investigate those possibilities. Some suggestions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Talk to people who work in your teens&rsquo; areas of interest.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look at the skills and education required. (For example, my teen would love to run an animal rescue so a business degree would be a tremendous asset.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask around &ndash; you may not know anyone who works in your teen&rsquo;s areas of interest, but you may be surprised who does. (For example, we discovered that a friend of a friend runs a local pit bull rescue.)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for volunteer or internship opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Offer Input on Course Choices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As previously stated, one role of a guidance counselor is to help students choose the courses that will best prepare them for whatever post-graduation path they plan to take. There are some very effective steps that you can take as you take on the role of homeschool guidance counselor to help your teen in this area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your student is college-bound, look at the high school course requirements for colleges and universities that your teen is considering to make sure that you are meeting those requirements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&rsquo;t be afraid, however, to design your own courses based on your student&rsquo;s interests, with college requirements in mind. For example, I had one Shakespeare-loving kid so we leaned heavily into his works when developing our high school literature course.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"263\" data-pin-description=\"While a homeschooling parent's primary role is that of teacher, we also need to fill the role of homeschool guidance counselor for our teens.\" data-pin-title=\"How to Be Your Teen's Homeschool Guidance Counselor\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-design-69-500x263.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84397\" style=\"width:704px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-design-69-500x263.png 500w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-design-69-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-design-69-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-design-69-720x378.png 720w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-design-69-800x420.png 800w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-design-69-150x79.png 150w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-design-69.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-design-69.png\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One thing I have heard through the homeschool grapevine is that colleges often note that homeschooled kids have a heavy focus on classic literature to a near-exclusion of more modern choices, so that&rsquo;s something to keep in mind. (In other words, give your Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings aficionado room to enjoy their faves. Colleges are cool with that.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your student has more interest in trade school, the military, or going directly into the workforce, design their high school courses with those goals in mind. Ask around in your local homeschool community. We had an engineer homeschool dad who taught a CAD course (and others) to interested homeschoolers. One of them basically had a nice engineering job waiting for him when he graduated, thanks to the education he had already acquired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make Notes of Deadlines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do some research to learn when and where your college-bound student can take college entrance exams and apply for scholarships or financial aid. For example, your high school junior will need to take the PSAT if he or she hopes to qualify as a National Merit Scholarship Finalist.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"263\" data-pin-description=\"While a homeschooling parent's primary role is that of teacher, we also need to fill the role of homeschool guidance counselor for our teens.\" data-pin-title=\"How to Be Your Teen's Homeschool Guidance Counselor\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-71-500x263.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84401\" style=\"width:756px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-71-500x263.png 500w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-71-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-71-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-71-720x378.png 720w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-71-800x420.png 800w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-71-150x79.png 150w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-71.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-71.png\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most standardized tests, such as the SAT and ACT are taken during a student&rsquo;s senior year. And, you and your student will need to complete the FAFSA application early during senior year to apply for financial aid and scholarships.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your student can begin to apply for colleges during their junior year or in the summer before senior year. Check with the individual schools your student is interested in for specific deadlines.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&rsquo;m just going to gently suggest that there&rsquo;s a time and place for making your teen responsible for his own deadlines and suffering the consequences of missing those deadlines &ndash; and these important junior and senior year dates are probably not it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take some time at the beginning of the school year (or at the end of their sophomore year) to jot down the dates on a shared family calendar &ndash; physical or digital. Then, make sure that both your student and her homeschool guidance counselor (that&rsquo;s you!) are paying attention to them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The culmination of you and your student&rsquo;s homeschooling years together is a scary, exciting, joyful, bittersweet, busy time. You may have stepped back a bit as the teacher and moved into more of a facilitator role. Just don&rsquo;t forget that you may need to pick up the homeschool guidance counselor role, especially in the last two years of high school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Have you thought about your changing roles as a homeschooling parent? 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