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In this conversation, Dr. Michele Evard, educational consultant and author of College UnMazed, demystifies what happens when a student who has taken a personalized, non-traditional path arrives at the college application process — and why that path is often a strength, not a liability. Drawing from her own experience homeschooling three children and years of guiding families through documentation and design, she offers a clear-eyed look at what colleges actually want to understand about a student and how families can tell that story compellingly. The discussion covers narrative transcripts, how to document unconventional coursework, and what homeschooling parents need to know about their role in helping their child cross the finish line.
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About our guest:
Dr. Michele Evard is an educational consultant specializing in homeschooling families and the college application process. A homeschooling parent herself, she co-founded Many Rivers Unschoolers and served as president of Voyagers Homeschool Cooperative before building a practice helping families design, document, and advocate for personalized educational paths. She is the author of College UnMazed: Your Guide to Design & Document Your Homeschool and a regular presenter at national conferences on narrative transcripts, online coursework, and the college admissions process for non-traditional learners.
Find her at:
Website: https://www.evardconsulting.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EvardConsulting/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-evard
