COLLEGE.
As a homeschool educator or student, that term can carry a wide variety of connotations, both positive and negative. I have heard many homeschool parents ask, “Will homeschooling properly prepare my child for college? How will homeschooling affect his/her chances of being accepted to X college?”
It can seem overwhelming at first as big terms (like SAT, Common Application, transcripts) are thrown at you. Nonetheless, there is nothing to fear! This process is COMPLETELY manageable and can actually be enjoyable if you take the necessary steps to ensure success!
Although the number of homeschoolers attending college is increasing, students of this background are still a minority in the college admission process. The nontraditional methods inherent to homeschooling also present unique challenges as the colleges evaluate these students. As a result, homeschool applicants (and their parents) need to approach college admissions from a different perspective than the majority of public/private school students.
I created this blog as a resource that addresses the many questions homeschooler have regarding college admission! I have done extensive research on the topic (specifically through my own experience) and desire to offer the helpful tips and information I have learned along the way.
A little background on myself…
I am a high school senior and have been homeschooled since the second grade. Last Fall, I applied to 8 different colleges. I will pursue a Gap Year (more on that subject later!) and attend either the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill or Auburn University in the Fall of 2015. I am very familiar with the “process” surrounding college admission and hope to offer the things I have learned throughout the past year.
The Homeschool Applicant 