I hope this is allowed. I have been answering questions about buying textbooks for my local moms so I wrote a blog post to help out anyone new to buying college textbooks. Let me know of anything I forgot. https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=9070898232090401367#editor/target=post;postID=6835218134752473169;onPublishedMenu=basicsettings;onClosedMenu=basicsettings;postNum=0;src=postname Edit with new link; Sorry https://retiredhomeschoolmom.blogspot.com/2018/08/saving-money-buying-college-textbooks.html

I will be entering all my info manually if I can not see the results to check for errors!

We reused a math book from her sister and bought the access code online. It save us about $50.

My DH taught sophomore level Electrical Engineering classes for 5 years. He saw a pattern some students who only took AP Calculus did not get a strong enough foundation for the required math in his class. Both my dd are going into engineering and have/will take Calculus I again. It is easier to take Calc I as a freshman that have to relearn/refresh later in their college career.

I strongly encourage everyone to go to the first class before buying the code. My dd had a class that listed the need for online access but the individual teacher did not use it. Grrrr. Last semester we did have a Pearson Math book from her older sister and her teacher did use the on line access. She was able to log onto her class account as a guest (available as a guest for 2 weeks) then click on a link to buy the access directly from Pearson. It save us about $20 from buying from the bookstore.

My freshman just does not mention it until she gets to know someone. She is at a school where 60% of the students are from in state so she just tells them she is from out of state. Funny enough, she is now dating someone who has a best friend who was homeschooled. LOL.

Move in was relatively easy, well organized. However, we choose an older room for a discount and all the power outlets are on the other side of the room. The dorms do not allow extension cords. :mellow: So we had to find a power strip with a long cord. The ethernet outlet is also on the other side of the room. Luckily we had a 50 foot cord at home. I sent off my first care package yesterday, including her lab coat and goggles they failed to tell us she would need for chemistry. I packed chocolate bar in her stuff in envelops. Each one labeld for open after: first week of classes, after first exam, thanksgiving (not coming home), birthday and after final exams.

We have rented text in the past, it was easy. I just ordered a text for next fall two days ago and received it today.

I have bought a refurbished model and it lasted a long while.

I love my Saeco. I have had various models over the years. http://www.usa.philips.com/c-m-ho/coffee/saeco-manual-espresso-machine

For us, the county pays 50% tuition for DE so I choose DE.

My answer key was with my test. I really made a costly mistake.

I moved last year and I lost my Kolbe Dragonfly test for biology. (I also lost my Alg II test and had to rebuy the package.) Currently, Kolbe is using Macaw and they do not have any lesson plans/test listed for sale. How can I purchase the test for Dragonfly or should I just purchase Holt Biology Homeschool Package from Rainbow Resources? TIA Melissa

Clemson University Major: BS in engineering. Everyone takes general engineering the first year then the faculty helps the student decide which discipline in engineering to persue. Reasons for choosing this major: She was born an engineer, like her parents. She often came up with creative solutions to problems. Reason for choosing this school: Deciding to study engineering limits which school to attend. We looked at schools within a radius of home. Clemson has a beautiful campus that she will feel comfortable. (Nothing against the college she was accepted at in a big city, but she is a small town girl at heart.) Clemson has a great diversity of engineering and sense of community. Go Tigers!

I love the whole Wool Series by Hugh Howey.

I moved last month and lost my Kolbe Algebra II course plan. My dd should be starting this today ( chapter 1) and I just placed an order to replace it. Does anyone have this and can send me the first two week lesson plan? I hate to lose a week right off the bat. TIA. Melissa not in NC anymore

I have a senior. How the time has flown. Melissa

One of the colleges we are applying to want to see all their scores and they will combine the highest score for each section of the test. If on test one Reading = 600 Math = 650 Writing = 550 Test two = Reading 640 Math = 620 Writing = 600 Combined score Reading = 640 Math = 650 Writing 600 It is at the descrection of each college.

Bumping this topic since our scores will be released tomorrow and I am sure this topic will be rehashed. I am not happy about the sections not being scored. <_<

Sin is the failure to stand between innocence and evil.

I saw an interview of the mom. She talked about how she sat on the couch WITH her son that evening and watched the chaos on TV and they talked about the craziness. She LOVES him and wants him to be safe. She also said she has kept him in the house sometimes to keep him out of trouble. People are applauding her for her love and her actions to keep him safe at any cost.

I am allergic to conifer trees and I also am miserable from Halloween to New Years.

I love both. Spock, I am your father.

I just order from Kolbe Academy but have not recieved my package yet. You could look at Kolbe to see if it is what you need.

I have not read all the replies but here is my opinion. Contact a local feral rescue organizations. Work with them to trap all the cats, get them fixed and let them be outside. They will assure no other cats move into the area. If you remove them from the area, other cats will fill the void, even if you do not see them. Let you ds play with them OUTSIDE and do not attempt to bring them in. I made the mistake of adopting an outside cat and neither one of us is happy about it. I can not get rid of the cat because the kids are attached. From my avatar, you can tell I am a cat person and THIS is the only cat I have ever battled with.