{"product_id":"college-without-high-school-a-teenagers-guide-to-skipping-high-school-and-going-to-college-9780865716551","title":"College Without High School: A Teenager's Guide to Skipping High School and Going to College","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Because the real world is the best education. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e High school can be boring. High school curriculum can be frustrating and out of touch. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e So what is the answer for young people whose creativity, bright ideas, and boundless energy are being stifled in that over-scheduled and grade-driven environment? \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e What would you do if you could go to college without going to high school? Would you travel abroad, spend late nights writing a novel, volunteer in an emergency room, or build your own company? What dreams would you be pursuing right now? \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003e College Without High School \u003c\/i\u003e shows how independent teens can self-design their high school education by becoming unschooled. Students begin by defining their goals and dreams and then pursue them through a combination of meaningful and engaging adventures. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e It is possible to pursue your dreams, and gain admission to any college of your choice. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Boles shows how to fulfill college admission requirements by proving five preparatory results: intellectual passion, leadership, logical reasoning, background knowledge, and the capacity for structured learning. He then offers several suggestions for life-changing, confidence-building adventures that will demonstrate those results. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e This intriguing approach to following your dreams and doing college prep on your own terms will be welcomed by students (and their parents). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-4674358\"\u003eBlake Boles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e New Society Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780865716551\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0865716552\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-EDU\"\u003eEducation\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-EDU029100\"\u003eTeaching | Methods \u0026amp; Strategies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-EDU\"\u003eEducation\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-EDU015000\"\u003eSchools | Levels | Higher\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-EDU\"\u003eEducation\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-EDU017000\"\u003eHome Schooling\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Blake Boles has worked extensively with teens outside the traditional high school environment. He designs and leads innovative trips through Unschool Adventures. He has worked in a variety of fields, and holds a self-designed BA in education theory from the University of California at Berkeley. He lives in Portland, OR \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Society Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42663813447917,"sku":"9780865716551","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_147eb7a6-75d4-44d4-9412-61e6e7c55509.jpg?v=1649396531","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/college-without-high-school-a-teenagers-guide-to-skipping-high-school-and-going-to-college-9780865716551","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}