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Listen in to find out how to start thinking about college applications, what paperwork and records you should keep, how to help juniors learn to write application essays, and when to seek writers for letters of recommendation if you have a homeschooled high schooler.

In the second and final part of Getting Started With Homeschooling, Jill and Farrar approach following homeschool philosophies without feeling tied to one particular method, being true to your own goals, feeling confident about homeschooling high school, and that always present worry...homeschool socialization! Need more inspiration? Don't miss all of our homeschooling articles on our blog at simplify4you.com/blog

In Part 1, Farrar and Jill offer guidance on sorting through all the little details to think about when you start homeschooling. We dispel myths on what to teach and how to plan curriculum when you are getting started. Going without curriculum? We cover that too! We also touch on jumping into homeschooling high school and how not to sweat the knowledge gaps that every new homeschool parent worries about. Need more inspiration? Don't miss all of our homeschooling articles on our blog at simplify4you.com/blog

Do you have the winter blues in regards to homeschooling? Are you thinking about changing things up via new curriculum or with new routines? If January is usually a time of change and reflection you are not alone. Join Farrar and Jill for a fun and informative podcast as we discuss the winter blues and changing gears midyear in your homeschool. Be sure to catch our blog at simplify4you.com/blog for more helpful homeschooling tips and articles!

The Common Application is a one-stop undergraduate application web portal that is used across over 700 universities in the United States. Join Farrar, Jill, Suji, and our newest consultant muse, Shannon, as we discuss the Common Application for the homeschooled applicant. Be sure to visit us at simplify4you.com/musecasts for more episodes!

Why is middle school the best time to homeschool? How can homeschooling help with anxiety, stress-relief, and executive functioning challenges at these young ages? Join, Farrar, Jill, and Suji as we discuss the importance of addressing the concerns of 12-13-year-olds and using this time to bond with tweens and young teens. Be sure to catch our blog at simplify4you.com/blog for more helpful homeschooling tips and articles!

Jill and Farrar explain how they planned their homeschool field trips and describe amazing experiences that influenced their kids.

What counts as a high school credit when you are homeschooling and how many credits should you award? Can middle school classes appear on a homeschool high school transcript? Farrar, Jill, and Suji offer their experiences and suggestions. Be sure to catch our blog post at simplify4you.com/blog for a helpful high school credit infographic!

Are you homeschooling a child with intense passions? Does your child ask for more time to spend on their interests vs. school work? Tune in to Simplify's MuseCast on homeschooling children with (and without) intense passions. Be sure to catch our blog at simplify4you.com/blog for more helpful homeschooling tips and articles!