Accredited Homeschooler
• Accredited homeschooler: A high school student who has taken high school classes through an accredited institution or dual enrollment classes at a local college or university.
Although every university has different rules, some will consider students who have taken a minimum of 15 credits through an accredited school to be assessed similarly as incoming freshmen.
A high school diploma or a GED diploma is required by universities throughout the country, although some universities may relinquish this requirement. To avoid the extra challenges when applying to college, consider an "accredited" homeschool option or search for colleges that are considered "home-school friendly.” Contact the admissions office to find out what they're expecting from homeschoolers and plan ahead to allow the student to be prepared to compete with all the other candidates. As early as middle school, I contacted universities’ counselors to ensure that we were making the correct curriculum choices. Unfortunately, my research showed that universities were not as receptacle in accepting "traditional" homeschooler as I was led to believe. The universities’ view is that as long as …show more content…
Sign up for online classes through a public virtual school or a private accredited school. In Florida, it is a requirement to take the end of course test (EOC) for Algebra I, Biology, and American History. Tests are added to the list every year, consequently check with the school board to find out which tests are required. The tests are multiple choice and 3 hours long. These schools also offer "AP" Advanced Placement and honors courses which are a benefit in getting into a respectable university. Universities prefer students who have challenged themselves with rigorous study in a range of academic areas during their high school years. Another benefit of taking classes outside of the home is that the online teacher will be able to provide the recommendation letter required to by the
Although every university has different rules, some will consider students who have taken a minimum of 15 credits through an accredited school to be assessed similarly as incoming freshmen.
A high school diploma or a GED diploma is required by universities throughout the country, although some universities may relinquish this requirement. To avoid the extra challenges when applying to college, consider an "accredited" homeschool option or search for colleges that are considered "home-school friendly.” Contact the admissions office to find out what they're expecting from homeschoolers and plan ahead to allow the student to be prepared to compete with all the other candidates. As early as middle school, I contacted universities’ counselors to ensure that we were making the correct curriculum choices. Unfortunately, my research showed that universities were not as receptacle in accepting "traditional" homeschooler as I was led to believe. The universities’ view is that as long as …show more content…
Sign up for online classes through a public virtual school or a private accredited school. In Florida, it is a requirement to take the end of course test (EOC) for Algebra I, Biology, and American History. Tests are added to the list every year, consequently check with the school board to find out which tests are required. The tests are multiple choice and 3 hours long. These schools also offer "AP" Advanced Placement and honors courses which are a benefit in getting into a respectable university. Universities prefer students who have challenged themselves with rigorous study in a range of academic areas during their high school years. Another benefit of taking classes outside of the home is that the online teacher will be able to provide the recommendation letter required to by the