Last week I gave you a short list of resources to help you and your highschooler learn more about distance learning and making a wise decision about life after high school. Now that I’ve mostly gotten over my sickness, I have more time this week to go into a little more detail about one particular resource I recommended.
Accelerated Distance Learning by Brad Voeller is a great book for the person who doesn’t know a thing about distance learning. This was really the first landmark book written by a Christian homeschool grad about how to earn a college degree from home. Brad Voeller is the founder and CEO of CollegePlus! He earned his degree from home in less than six months for less than $5,000. This is someone who knows what he’s talking about!
I first read this book towards the beginning of my third year of college. It showed me everything I was looking for. At that time in my life I felt discouraged with the college experience I was having. My liberal professors and cynical classmates were mentally wearing me down. Homework was taking up every spare minute of my time. I needed an alternative way to earn my degree while still being able to fulfill my biblical role in my family’s home. That’s when God placed Brad Voeller’s book in my hands. It was a lifesaver!
In Accelerated Distance Learning I learned about all the different possible ways to earn college credits on my own outside the classroom. CLEP tests, DANTES, portfolio assessment, correspondence courses – the options were practically endless. The book also goes into detail about the three main independent study colleges in the U.S. Included throughout are real life “case studies” – stories from other people who have been successful with distance learning themselves. I also especially enjoyed the section on study skills and how to earn credit at an accelerated pace.
You may be a homeschool parent who wants your child to earn a degree without compromising their faith, or maybe you’re interested in doing some higher education coursework on your own. Either way, Accelerated Distance Learning by Brad Voeller can give you the information you need to get started.
Amanda Suryan is a homeschool graduate and former distance learning student. She has an amazing mini-course about accelerated distance learning called, "Five Reasons Why You Should Consider Becoming a Distance Learner!" To claim your FREE copy, visit: http://www.DistanceLearnerSite.com
