College Without High School: A Teenager's Guide to Skipping High School and Going to College
By (Author) Blake Boles
New Society Publishers
New Society Publishers
9th November 2009
United States
General
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Information resources
Adult education, continuous learning
Higher education, tertiary education
371.82350973
Paperback
176
Width 140mm, Height 216mm, Spine 9mm
255g
"Blake Boles has written a remarkable how-to handbook that is destined to change the lives of young people across North America. Ihighly recommend Blake's book to any middle school or high school student seeking more excitement and engagement in their educational journey. Smart parents should buy this book for their kids and be bold enough to encourage them to forge ahead in new ways. " - Maya Frost
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. The guidebook 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. The author, who leads teenage unschoolers on educational adventures, offers several suggestions for life-changing, confidence-building activities that will demonstrate those results. This intriguing approach
Blake Boles has worked extensively with teens outside the traditional high school environment. He designs and leads innovative trips through Unschool Adventures. He has worked in a variety of fields, and holds a self-designed BA in education theory from the University of California at Berkeley. He lives in Portland, OR