My mother has taken the liberty to enroll me in a Homeschool covering that basically allows her to teach me at home. This was fine when I was in the 3rd grade but I'm now in the 11th and she has stopped teaching me all together. I read text books, I take a few classes here and there in private classes, but my core curriculum is shot to bits.
So, I'm trying to prepare for college and I feel like I would do very well if I were in a conventional class room setting, I have just never asked my mom to enroll me in the public school system for fear of losing the credits I've earned, plus I only have one more year of highschool.
What would be the best way for me to get set for college in light of my schooling situation?
BTW I'm not a social outcast just because I'm homeschooled. I have more friends than some of you Yahoo!Answers loonies who stay on here all day, I promise. (College social life wont be a problem)
2007-03-25 17:15:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling
This is a really interesting question.
You can probably start taking classes at a junior or community college right now. Many of them cover the same subjects as high school classes. Some high school students do it in order to get college credits.
You could try taking a GED exam and see how you do.
You could call a college or university and ask the advising office what to do.
You've obviously learned something because you writing is better than nearly anything I've seen on Yahoo Answers.
2007-03-25 17:25:51 · answer #1 · answered by Irene F 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well, I agree with everyone else...first, go take college courses now that is your best choice...Believe it or not you will not loose anything by missing highschool and gain everything by learning it in college. The first two years of college are just repeats of high school and we all have to learn it over and get reminded cause very few of us paid attention in high school. So, yes go to a community college now and have some transfer credits. If you get 30 credits now it is soooo easy to get into transfer into a university whereas with no transfer credits they will look at your home school credits and you may find yourself having a hard time producing anything acceptable to them. Second, yes please don't assume your readers are loonies especially when you are asking for help!! I for one do not stay on here all day I have a dual bachelor's degree and a JOB and I com on here answer a couple questions and then get ready for work!! Good luck to you!
2007-03-26 03:37:39 · answer #2 · answered by reggiethecokegirl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with enrolling in a community college.
To check out where you stand as far as your core classes, check out a diploma plan for your state to see what publicschool diplomas include.
I've always used my state's public education requirements as a general guideline to plan my children's studies.
You said you were concerned about losing credits. That tells me you have something to stand on, so evaluate your credits, make a list of gaps, and concentrate on filling those gaps at the community college.
It's a shame your mom ran out of steam, yet did not pass the responsibility on, but you sound like you have your act together and you will do quite well for yourself.
But one last piece of advice. Do not continue to look at the past. It's over.
Concentrate on your future and understand that it is up to you, whether you fail or succeed.
2007-03-26 02:23:59 · answer #3 · answered by Terri 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know a guy that had a similar situation.
Started taking college classes at the age of 14.
He ended up graduating with a master's degree in education at the age of 21.
If you ask me, he's WAY ahead of the pack. If he plays his cards right, he'll be retiring when he's 45 after serving in some leadership capacity with a university, public school district, etc. making GREAT money.
2007-03-25 17:20:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Look at your states requirements, then seriously add up the hours of what you've already done. You will prob be surprised.
You need to talk to your PARENTS about this not be on here. You and they need to sit down and seriously look at what you've done, still need to do and what direction you think you want to take in the future - college isn't the answer for everyone.
Check out http://www.homeschooloasis.com for great stuff on high school! Including transcripts, etc.
2007-03-26 04:21:29 · answer #5 · answered by ArmyWifey 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
unfortunatly, im somewhat in the same situation.
my plan is to test out of high school courses & take some basic ones at a community college. once i finish out my senior year i plan to go apply to other colleges.
2007-03-25 17:27:32 · answer #6 · answered by sweetns0ur301 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess you're used to being insulted when folks say something about lack of social skills for homeschoolers - so that's why you threw the first punch at the loonies? Please make no assumptions about others as they try to help you when you pursue your education.
2007-03-25 18:17:23 · answer #7 · answered by Rae 3 · 1⤊ 4⤋
I also know some one with the exact situation.
2007-03-25 17:23:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋