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Patrick Henry College: Apply Now for Journalism Scholarships

November 16, 2011 By Barbara Leave a Comment

I am not sure if this is available for those outside the USA but it is worth a try if you are interested in journalism and would like to attend the Patrick Henry College

Patrick Henry College: Apply Now for Journalism Scholarships

Patrick Henry College is offering aspiring Christian journalism students the opportunity of a lifetime. These privately funded scholarships have been created for students with excellent writing ability and a strong desire to serve society through journalism. The application deadline for the Samuel Adams Scholarship is January 1, 2012. For more information or to apply >>

Filed Under: Coming Events, Getting into Tertiary and workforce

Is Your Teen Ready for University Life?

November 4, 2011 By Barbara Leave a Comment

 

This email came into my inbox today from the HSLDA. I think it is good for us to read whether our children are heading for University or the Workforce and especially if they are moving away from home.

HSLDA Homeschooling Thru High School Online

Dear Friends,

This month we have the privilege of bringing you a word from Sandra Corbitt, dean of students at Patrick Henry College, Purcellville, Virginia. We believe you will appreciate her wisdom and heart for helping homeschool students make the transition from home to college life (wherever that may be). You may already be putting into practice many of her suggestions, so we hope this will give you assurance that you are heading in the right direction. On the other hand, Dean Corbitt’s recommendations may be the gentle nudge you need as you seek to improve your teen’s skills in areas where they can grow. In any event, our desire is to inspire you to see the young adults your teens will soon become. And, we are here to help you along the way! To read what Sandra Corbitt has to say click here: http://www.hslda.org/elert/archive/2011/11/20111103093436.asp

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From the Smiths:

http://hef.org.nz/2011/craig-smith-26-january-1951-to-30-september-2011/

 

Needing help for your home schooling journey:

http://hef.org.nz/2011/needing-help-for-your-home-schooling-journey-2/

 

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Auckland University CIE entrance requirements

March 14, 2011 By Barbara Leave a Comment

Here is the link to the Auckland University CIE entrance requirements –

http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/ae-cambridge-international-examinations

The entry requirements for the other NZ Universities i.e. Waikato, Massey, Victoria, Canterbury and Otago are pretty much the same.

The standard requirements are as follows:

* required number of points on the CIE schedule (usually 120+)
* “E” level in AS English or above PLUS
* “D” level in IGCSE Maths

Some courses also have additional requirements e.g. art portfolio, music audition

Some Universities require an two to three additional “D” grades at AS level or above

As Janine has already recommended, it would pay to check with the tertiary institution to make sure you are sufficiently covering off the entry requirements if you are at all unsure.

Erena

www.cambridgeexamsolutions.co.nz

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Email discussion group:

Filed Under: Getting into Tertiary and workforce, Home Education through Secondary years

Cambridge Exam (CIE) survey

March 2, 2011 By Barbara Leave a Comment

The link is the same as previously : http://tinyurl.com/4qz5glu

This survey has been opened for a further  three days closing midnight Friday 4 March.

Please note that if a line does not apply put a tick in the none column

The Survey is focussed on 2011, 12 and 13 so if you will be looking at it after that time please say so in the comments box at the bottom AFTER you have put all the ticks in the none columns.

If all else fails please email either Judith or Erena

judith@cambridgeexamsolutions.co.nz
erena@cambridgeexamsolutions.co.nz

 

Filed Under: Getting into Tertiary and workforce, Home Education through Secondary years

New email support loop – NZ Home Educators using Cambridge

February 17, 2011 By Barbara Leave a Comment

Erena has created a new email loop specifically for those using or planning on teaching through the Cambridge examinations in the near future. It is an active group so see the aims below before deciding whether or not to join.

Please send this link to all your local home education groups or anyone else you think would be interested.
Thanks,
Erena (list owner/moderator)

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NZ Home Ed Cambridge is an email support group for NZ Home Educators currently using or planning to teach through the Cambridge Examinations.

General Aims for the Group include but are not limited to the following:

  • Discussion
  • Sharing of resources and ideas
  • Buy, sell & swap Cambridge resources
  • Mutual Encouragement and support
  • Cambridge friendly tutors
  • Schools that take external students
  • Study Groups
  • Sharing useful websites
  • Cambridge resource suppliers
  • Sharing student successes and achievements


It is expected that as well as asking for help, members contribute what they have learnt in order to benefit the rest of the group. We all recognise there is a lot of research involved in this educational path so please don’t keep what you find out to yourself!

To sign up, send an email to NZHomeEdCambridge@yahoogroups.com and follow the prompts or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NZHomeEdCambridge


Filed Under: Getting into Tertiary and workforce, Home Education through Secondary years
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