Ep. 133 - How to Prepare Your Homeschooler for College (Part 3 of 4) // Natalie Mack

How do you prepare a homeschooler for college — and do you have to do the traditional four years to get there? Homeschool expert Christy-Faith sits down with Natalie Mack, M.Ed., a homeschool consultant and TEDx speaker with more than 23 years of homeschooling experience, to walk through every college-bound pathway open to homeschool families. Dual enrollment, community college, dual degree programs, and the traditional four-year route — plus the transfer trap that quietly costs families thousands.🎁 Free Resource: My Curriculum RecommendationsI spill the tea! No paid sponsorship placements! Grab the list, by subject, of the most reputable homeschool programs on the market (in my opinion).👉 Free DownloadIn this episode, you'll learn:The four college-bound pathways available to homeschool families, laid out side by sideWhen community college during high school is a smart move — and when it isn'tHow dual enrollment works, and why one semester course can equal a full high school yearWhy some dual credit classes never transfer, and the residency requirement behind itThe exact question to ask a college registrar before your teen enrolls in anythingWhat dual degree programs are, and which students they actually fitHow the college application process differs for homeschool students (and how much it doesn't)Why colleges actively recruit homeschool students for the skills they bringSponsors:BJU Press Homeschool✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level👉 View SamplesCTC Math✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!👉 Free Trial👉 Get 50% OffSummit Healthshare✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans👉 View Health Plans &amp; SavingsResources mentioned:Natalie Mack's website — home of her free downloadable extracurricular activity resume for tracking leadership, service, and volunteer work: natalie-mack.comHigh School Decisions Bootcamp — use code CHRISTY for a listener discount: natalie-mack.com/high-school-decisions-bootcampNatalie's homeschool courses and masterclasses: natalie-mack.com/masterclass101 Tips for Homeschoolers — Natalie's book: Get the book on AmazonThe Impact of Homeschooling — Natalie's TEDx talk: Watch the TEDx talkThe Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers: christy-faiths-list.comThrive Homeschool Community: christy-faith.com/thrive⭐ This is Part 3 of a 4-part series with Natalie Mack on homeschooling high school.Part 1 — How to Homeschool High School With ConfidencePart 2 — Can Homeschoolers Play College Sports? NCAA Eligibility ExplainedPart 3 — How to Prepare Your Homeschooler for College (this episode)Part 4 — From homeschool to military service: enlistment, ROTC, and service academiesAbout our guest:Natalie Mack, M.Ed. is the founder of Homeschool Natalie Mack, and a homeschool consultant, TEDx speaker, and author of 101 Tips for Homeschoolers. With more than 23 years of homeschooling experience, she helps families confidently navigate high school, transcripts, college admissions, military service, and other postsecondary pathways. Natalie is passionate about equipping parents with practical guidance so they can make informed decisions.👉 natalie-mack.com👉 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolnataliema