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 Recommendations I 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 Download In this episode, you'll learn: The four college-bound pathways available to homeschool families, laid out side by side When community college during high school is a smart move — and when it isn't How dual enrollment works, and why one semester course can equal a full high school year Why some dual credit classes never transfer, and the residency requirement behind it The exact question to ask a college registrar before your teen enrolls in anything What dual degree programs are, and which students they actually fit How the college application process differs for homeschool students (and how much it doesn't) Why colleges actively recruit homeschool students for the skills they bring Sponsors: 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 Samples CTC 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% Off Summit 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 & Savings Resources mentioned: Natalie Mack's website — home of her free downloadable extracurricular activity resume for tracking leadership, service, and volunteer work: natalie-mack.com High School Decisions Bootcamp — use code CHRISTY for a listener discount: natalie-mack.com/high-school-decisions-bootcamp Natalie's homeschool courses and masterclasses: natalie-mack.com/masterclass 101 Tips for Homeschoolers — Natalie's book: Get the book on Amazon The Impact of Homeschooling — Natalie's TEDx talk: Watch the TEDx talk The Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers: christy-faiths-list.com Thrive 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 Confidence Part 2 — Can Homeschoolers Play College Sports? NCAA Eligibility Explained Part 3 — How to Prepare Your Homeschooler for College (this episode) Part 4 — From homeschool to military service: enlistment, ROTC, and service academies About 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: @homeschoolnataliemack 👉 TikTok: @homeschoolnataliemack 👉 Facebook: Homeschool Natalie Mack 👉 YouTube: @homeschoolnataliemack Connect with Christy-Faith: Instagram: @christy_faith_ TikTok: @christy_faith Website: christy-faith.com Book: Homeschool Rising 🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us! (00:00) - Introduction and Where We Are in the Series (01:14) - Meet Natalie Mack (03:06)