College Without High School, Blake Boles
College Without High School, Blake Boles
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College Without High School
A Teenager'S Guide to Skipping High School and Going to College

Author: Blake Boles

Narrator: Dustin Parkhurst

Unabridged: 3 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/28/2011


Synopsis

High school can be boring. High school curriculum can be frustrating and out of touch. So what is the answer for young people whose creativity, bright ideas, and boundless energy are being stifled in that over-scheduled and grade-driven environment? What would you do if you could go to college without going to high school? Would you travel abroad, spend late nights writing a novel, volunteer in an emergency room, or build your own company? What dreams would you be pursuing right now?

College Without High School shows how independent teens can self-design their high school education by becoming unschooled. Students begin by defining their goals and dreams and then pursue them through a combination of meaningful and engaging adventures. It is possible to pursue your dreams, and gain admission to any college of your choice. Boles shows how to fulfill college admission requirements by proving five preparatory results: intellectual passion, leadership, logical reasoning, background knowledge, and the capacity for structured learning. He then offers several suggestions for life-changing, confidence-building adventures that will demonstrate those results. This intriguing approach to following your dreams and doing college prep on your own terms will be welcomed by students (and their parents).

Reviews

Goodreads review by Katie on January 17, 2011

There are some good basic ideas in here for a young person who needs help with prioritizing what they want to pursue in life and figuring out how to make that happen. Unfortunately it comes with a heavy dose of sanctimony and not a lot of helpful detail beyond the most basic brainstorming. The autho......more

Goodreads review by Blake on May 19, 2011

I'm the author, so I'm a little biased. I liked it.......more

Goodreads review by Brian on August 07, 2015

A great book to do exactly what the title says. You have more options than you think!......more

Goodreads review by Adrienne on March 09, 2021

I’ve homeschooled my eldest since kindergarten and she’s heading into high school age next year. I’ve always thought I would panic a little bit at this point, and I have. Suddenly everything “counts,” and I have to make sure I cover all the bases and prepare her to launch. I’ve mostly assumed I’d tr......more

Goodreads review by Nicole on March 02, 2021

Very inspiring. The book is light on practical steps that are detailed (because so many paths can be chosen) but has lots of big picture ideas/steps. Definitely not for someone who wants to be told what to do- but great for someone who wants permission to think outside the box- but needs guidelines......more