Chris in VA Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Film Buff is officially done with high school. He finished his coursework with us in December, but then we found out he had to have a GED to apply to VCU in Richmond. He took a practice, did well, and just last week took the real deal. Two days, 9 hours (with administration stuff), 4 subjects, including an essay. HE SHOOTS--HE SCORES! WELL!! :D He's done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Congratulatons and Well Done, both mom and son! Whew! I'm very excited for you, Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Yeah! Congrats! And it is nice he knows what he wants to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Awesome News, Chris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Congratulations to you too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Buckin' Longhorn Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Hurray! How exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 How exciting! Congratulations to him and to you, too! Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Yea! COngrats to BOTH of you! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balancing Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Congratulations! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in AL Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Yeah to you both!! :party: Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74Heaven Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Film Buff is officially done with high school. He finished his coursework with us in December, but then we found out he had to have a GED to apply to VCU in Richmond. Congratulations to *you* and *your son*. I wonder what that feels like - to finish with the first child? We're not there yet. I am intrigued that VCU wanted him to take a GED test. Can I ask why? Did he have SAT or ACT test scores? I don't mean to be nosy but my limited research says there are exceptions (of course!!!) but that usually Homeschool diplomas are accepted alongside standardized test scores. Anyone know what percentage (or a wild guess from a knowledgeable source) wants a homeschooled graduate to take a GED test. Lisaj, mom to 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 It feels...weird to finish with him. I can't believe he's done. I wasn't really very present with him his last semester, and we limped to the finish, but I feel ok about it because it was just one of those things. VCU, I guess, just wants validation that the kid actually did something in high school. Even on their recommendation forms (you need someone other than the parent to recommend the kid for VCU), they ask for an opinion on how this child will do academically in college. Christopher's scores were low on the SAT, so I'm glad he scored fairly well on the GED. I was not going to have him take it, feeling it was a "lower level" credential, but I am glad he took it--it sort of validates that he's about a B student. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 :party: Definitely dancing time! Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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