The Dos and Don’ts of Transcripts and College Applications
You are about to launch your student into the workforce or college—and everything hinges on a strong transcript and application, and likely, scholarship applications. How do you stand out when employers and admissions counselors are buried in the paperwork of a multitude of applications? Evelyn and Diane have reviewed countless homeschool transcripts and scholarship applications—the good, the bad, and the cringe-worthy. In this practical session, they’ll share key dos and don’ts that help your student rise above the crowd and make decision-makers take a second look.
Evelyn Bickley homeschooled her children for 24 years before “retiring” to serve as the activities director for NCHE. While schooling her four children and serving in church and local homeschool groups, she also was an advisor to the Charlotte chapter of the National Homeschool Honor Society and a teacher and leader of a public speaking group for teens—a role she continues in today. Among other student-centered programs for homeschooled students such as field trips and sports, Evelyn has overseen the NCHE scholarship program since 2016.
Diane Helfrich holds a degree in biology and began her career at a Fortune 500 company as a proofreader before advancing into programming, personnel, and technical management. After moving to North Carolina and welcoming her second child, she stepped away from her career to focus on family. When public school wasn’t the right fit for her oldest, Diane and her husband chose homeschooling. She homeschooled her two children for fourteen years; both are now college graduates, one with multiple advanced degrees. An empty nester who couldn’t leave homeschooling behind, Diane joined the North Carolinians for Home Education board and now serves as development director. She has evaluated scholarship applications for years—and knows what works and what doesn’t.
