How do homeschooled kids get into University?

Question

ummm above pretty much says what im asking!

Answer 1

Apply..

Answer 2

Being a homeschool student I can tell you from experience! That yes homeschool kids can get into really good colleges, Like harverd, yale, ect. I am graduating this year from high school (at home) and I will be going into college soon and it is a very great school! Even though I'm homeschooled doesn't mean I cant get in to a really good college. I even got intoa college before I even graduated:) its online! So don't ever worry about Homeschool kids not getting in. Its like everything else in life you just have to work hard at it and love what you do! Hope that was helpful:)

Answer 3

Many universities understand that homeschooled kids are better able to think independently and manage their time to effectively complete their collegiate level coursework. Performing on the SATs or ACTs is just as important. Some homeschooled kids take college level courses in high school, as well. For example, it's not uncommon for a 16 year old homeschooled student to take college Algebra, Trig, or Calculus I at a local community college. The college level transcripts, in these cases, are far beyond anything that publicly educated kids will have. There are also online programs that offer accredited diplomas for homeschooled students who follow the curriculum. We use a Catholic program called Seton Home Study. It is optional for the parents to record and submit all tests and grades so that an official transcript can be kept for their homeschooled children. Upon completion of the high school program, diplomas are issued (some kids even go to the graduation ceremonies).

Answer 4

Homeschooled kids get in like everyone else, they take the SAT or ACT test, they present a transcript which shows a college prep course of study (the transcript is prepared by their parents, the colleges accept these from homeschoolers) , they fill out an application, go to an interview, and wait for an acceptance letter. Just like with Public School graduates, they usually apply to more than one College in case their first choice one doesn't accept them. A few colleges ask homeschoolers to verify certain credits earned at home by taking SAT subject tests on these, most often this is for classes like foreign language.

Answer 5

They perform better on entrance exams than their public school peers.

Percentage wise, they earn more National Merit Scholarships.

Many complete quite a few college credits or even earn an Associates degree while being homeschooled.

They take many of the top spots in national academic competitions such as the spelling bee and geography bee.

Top colleges actively recruit them.

They "graduate" with an ability to read, write and do math at the college level and do not need remediation when they attend college.

They tend to be more socially adept, mature, independent and intellectually curious than their public school counterparts.

Answer 6

Your question as I understood is half the way. However, I can tell you in India, there are a number of reputed Universities &Educational Institutions where you can get admissions for higher studies without having formal education on certain norms under "OPEN UNIVERSITY"/SCHOOL schemes. You may explore the possibility to avail this. I am unable to proceed further in this regard without knowling the place/Country where you reside.

Answer 7

Err...they apply.

You can get into Uni either by:

i) taking the HSC as an independent candidate
OR
ii) taking Uni entrance exams
OR
iii) applying through the Uni's special applications procedure
OR
iv) on the grounds of "life experience".

Answer 8

Like everybody else! You apply, you submit transcripts and SAT scores and do admission essay requirements and provide a record of extracurricular activities... Some places are okay without transcripts if there is some other sort of documentation and test scores.

Where I live (Alberta), different post-secondary institutions have different requirements. I don't think any actually require a diploma, not sure about transcripts. I think if a student here does the SATs, they don't need transcripts.

Answer 9

Most universities have special policies set up on how to deal with home-schooled applicants. Here's an interesting article to read about it... http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2007/nov/05/home-schoolers-savvy/

Home-schooled students do have to rely heavily on testing and application essays. They also have to provide a detailed transcript of the classes they take. It will be more difficult for universities to evaluate those transcripts because there is nothing to compare it with, so they definitely have to shine on essays and exams. Also, because home-schooled students cannot provide recommendation from professors, they need to prove themselves through personal interviews and some schools will accept personal references.

In other words (contrary to popular belief on here): HOME-SCHOOLED KIDS DO NOT GET INTO SCHOOL THE SAME WAY OTHERS DO!!! IT IS DIFFERENT FOR THEM.

Answer 10

you do what everyone else does

Take the SAT or ACT

If you have homeschool transcripts you can submit them

You apply (non refundable)

You write an essay

You take the placement test if asked to

Then you get a place based on your ranking

Answer 11

Because they can PASS the Pre-entrance exams ! My grandson graduated , at the age of 17, with high scores. They still have to pass the State Tests, & maybe take a night course, to get whatever subject they need. Home-schoolers doesn't get to slack off, but they have the One-on-one that they need.