Lawyer&Mom Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Thank you. And yeah, I did the full course through a driving school. It cost over $500, which is the main reason I'm trying a different DMV. My sister is 32. I think if you have the letter from the driving school that is really all you need. Please let us know how it goes today. If it doesn't work we will brainstorm another way. Quitting is not an option! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van1998 Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 I got my license. Apparently the woman at the first DMV didn't know what she was talking about. I'll carry on, sorry for sort of breaking down on here (and resurrecting an old thread) it was a really bad day. 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawyer&Mom Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I got my license. Apparently the woman at the first DMV didn't know what she was talking about. I'll carry on, sorry for sort of breaking down on here (and resurrecting an old thread) it was a really bad day. Congratulations!!! Breaking down and resurrecting old threads? Who cares? Getting your license is a big deal! The first of many successes, I'm sure. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Great news! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiara.I Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Congratulations! What's the next step? Job applications? Study on a particular subject? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van1998 Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 Congratulations! What's the next step? Job applications? Study on a particular subject? Well my next step is getting a car, getting a job, all while studying for a few CLEP exams. Maybe even an AP exam if that's possible. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald Stoker Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I got my license. Apparently the woman at the first DMV didn't know what she was talking about. I'll carry on, sorry for sort of breaking down on here (and resurrecting an old thread) it was a really bad day. You rock, Van! Way to go! Good for you for not giving up. We're all rooting for you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Way to go, Van. And don't worry about breaking down. Just hang out in the education board in February and you will read about a lot of homeschool moms breaking down and ready to throw in the towel :laugh: ! Onward and upward. Just remember, there will be setbacks along the way, because, well, that is how life works. Try not to get discouraged when they do come. And, if you do, come on back here. We're always open! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 (edited) Well my next step is getting a car, getting a job, all while studying for a few CLEP exams. Maybe even an AP exam if that's possible.Sounds like a plan! It is possible to self-study for AP's, the only tricky bit can be finding a place to take the test. You'll want to contact local high schools (public and private) well in advance of test administration in May to reserve a seat for yourself. I believe you can find a list of schools that administer AP exams on the college board sight. Some are happy to let outside students test and others are not--they're not required to find a seat for a student not from their school. If one school says no though you just try a different school; some of the parents who have navigated this themselves would be happy to help. Congratulations on the drivers licence, that's a huge step! (I didn't get mine until I was nearly 21...) Edited November 22, 2016 by maize Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawthorne44 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I got my license. Apparently the woman at the first DMV didn't know what she was talking about. I'll carry on, sorry for sort of breaking down on here (and resurrecting an old thread) it was a really bad day. Van, on the contrary, we are glad to help you through that bad patch, even if all we did was send out prayers and good vibes. Please keep us updated. Here would be handy, because otherwise I might not notice an update. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawyer&Mom Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 There are threads that go on *forever.* Do not worry about keeping this thread alive. We would love to hear more about your journey! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I got my license. Apparently the woman at the first DMV didn't know what she was talking about. I'll carry on, sorry for sort of breaking down on here (and resurrecting an old thread) it was a really bad day. Van, GREAT JOB! Don't worry about melting down here. You will not be the first young adult/student we've mentored and cheer leaded for and probably not the last. We had a young lady several years ago that was self schooling to get ready for college/vo-tech, and we loved having her on the board. Now you keep us apprised of your progress, ask all the questions you want, and we'll do what we can to help. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I wonder if there would be a benefit of some kind to Van registering his homeschool officially this year even though his parents haven't done so in the past? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Van, I'm sending you a Private message. I'm really late to this thread, but I'm so glad you haven't given up. I'll help if I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 How are things going Van1998? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 How are things going Van1998? In case he doesn't see this to answer, I'll update. I've offered to tutor Van and he's working through Lial's BCM trying to fill some gaps before starting Algebra. We've worked a little on his essay writing and as pp's in this thread guessed, his writing is already very close to being college ready. We've looked into the local CC and their entrance requirements and are working toward being able to create a homeschool diploma and getting him ready for placement exams. 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawyer&Mom Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Awesome! I thought Lial's might be a good fit. So glad you are helping! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Zombie thread. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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