Are major universities more likely to turn down home-schooled students?

Question

If a student is home-schooled in high school, and applies to a major university, is she/ he more likely to be turned down than a person who attends a regular high school?

Answer 1

No.

Homeschoolers who were enrolled in online schools are accredited.

A homeschooled student gets in with letters of recommendation from teachers, a portfolio of his or her best work, a summary of 'extracurricular' activities, and scores from the SAT, ACT, or whatever you have. Many homeschoolers also take AP classes/tests.

Colleges look for smart, motivated students. If you can prove you're smart and motivated, you're set.

Answer 2

OY!  What a bunch of uninformed answers! (With the exception of two).  Homeschoolers are often sought out by colleges, regardless of whether their curriculum was accredited or not.

Would you consider Harvard a major University?  Well, they have accepted homeschoolers who did not use accredited curriculum.

Do you consider the University of Washington a major university? (I hope so, since they turn out a lot of our countries doctors).  Well the University of Washington frequently accepts homeschoolers.

You will want to keep records in a form they can understand, that means you will want to make a transcript of the student's studies. The student should also take the SAT or ACT tests.  A few SAT 2 tests, AP tests, or CLEP tests won't hurt either.

Answer 3

yes because home schooles are not accredited

Answer 4

I have never heard of them being turned down because they were home schooled.

Home schooled students have the same chances as anyone else.

They take their SAT/ACT's, and go through the

application process.

That home schooled students are less likely to get into the school of their choice is a myth, as is the need for a high school diploma, accredited or not.

Answer 5

good grief! I hate to interrupt the parade of uniformed answers (except the one) but you can go to college if you are homeschooled.

Honestly, where do people get this stuff "as long as it is accredited. no you can't because they aren't accredited, so on and so forth."

And what is a "bona fide" diploma? I can bet the farm on the fact that college admissions offices do not ask students to bring their "diplomas" in for inspection. And as an employment verifications specialist, I know for a fact that companies do not ask to see diplomas either.

Where do people get this stuff?

May I be the one to point out that those answers are completely one hundred percent made up.

They do not have a shred of truth to them at all.

Why do people insist on giving answers when they have no idea what they are talking about.

Weird.

Answer 6

Actually it's the opposite.  They recruit them.

But you have to be GOOD or GREAT.

So-So doesn't work for either HOMESCHOOL or BRICK SCHOOL.

Answer 7

It depends. If you follow an accredited curriculum, are highly involved in extracurricular activities offered through the community or at private schools, and perform very highly on the standardized tests, (i.e. SAT, SAT subject tests, and ACT) you should have an equal chance of being accepted into a highly competitive university. For many homeschooled students, they struggle to get the amount of extracurricular activities they need. Focus on the extracurriculars and score in the top 1-2% on standardized tests if you want any shot at the Ivy League schools or other top universities.

Answer 8

More likely than the average ps student.

You DO NOT have to have accredited courses and all the blather posted by some on here. Transcripts, a portfolio, test scores (these aren't even required necessarily but can make it easier), a good interview and voila! Many colleges are actively recruiting home schoolers because they tend to have better study skills than their ps peers, know how to research and have a well rounded background - studies show homeschooling are usually MORE involved in extracurricular activities than their ps peers because they have the time to do so!

Answer 9

some yes but today with home schooling becomming so popular colleges are changing you might not go to  Standford but  there are many others Some colleges even recrut home schoolers they are smarter and tend to be more motivated

Answer 10

I've heard that home schooled students actually have an advantage, but you can expect closer scrutiny during the admissions process.

Answer 11

Home schoolers are more likely to get into college. All you need to do is take the required tesing and provide a portfolio of the subjects you studied. There are very littlle laws written regarding homeschooling since it started as a religious right. You can actually teach your child whatever you want. It is better for the child if they are actually taught all the basic subjects so that they can get employment when they grow up.

Answer 12

The last three answers before mine are correct. The rest are a lot of bull**** from people who aren't homeschoolers and don't seem to know a thing about homeschooling. Anyone in a public school, or anyone working in a public school is most likely to give you a ridiculous, uninformed answer because they simply don't know any better, and if anyone would like to argue this they can feel free to take the bull by the horns and e-mail me.

As I said, the last few answers are all correct. You CAN go to a major, even prestigious university, if you were homeschooled through highschool. In fact I'd like to add that homeschoolers are MORE likely to be accepted than a public schooled student due to their independence, maturity, well-roundedness, social confidence, and self-motivation. Among other things of course. If you have any questions about the process of applying to a university as a homeschooler, or homeschooling in general, feel free to e-mail me. [e-mail]

Answer 13

No way!! In fact most universities like homeschooled students better because homeschooled students usually can work harder, have better discipline skills etc.

---Look up and see the chemtrails---

Answer 14

Nope. They want your test scores, extra-curriculars, transcript (if available), etc. They don't care where you did your studying, as long as you did what you needed to. Most people aren't even aware that you don't even need a high school diploma to get into university--just the necessary marks/test scores (like SAT) for the program you want.

Answer 15

It depends on the homeschool curriculum.  Most of them are through a regular school in the area and colleges view these as a bonafide H.S. diploma.  This works because a certified teacher from the school evaluates the coursework done by the student and determines if it meets the requirements for graduation in that state.  I some cases the highschool will even issue the diploma.  One area where homeschooling is not viewed the same as a traditional school is military service.  A couple years ago, the rules were changed so now the military views homeschooled students the same as students with GED's.  The reason for this was that although homeschool students do just as well, or often better on the tests, they were found to lack the social skills of a traditionally educated student.  How this can affect a a student is that 95% of all entering the military are highschool graduates.

Answer 16

Nope.  As long as they were following an accredited curriculum.

Answer 17

I sent in my application, my transcript, my ACT score, and my credits from the community college where I took some gen. ed. classes and was accepted within a few weeks.  And I do not consider myself to be good or great.  And maybe it was just me and my friends, but I don't know any homeschoolers that ever had less than three (usually more) activities they were involved in at any given time.  I have had two different majors and consequently three different advisors and everyone of them has told me at some point that homeschool applications usually receive high priority.  Universities are supposed to be places of 'diversity'.  What could be more diverse than adding a bunch of homeschoolers to the mix of public/pricate school students?  I've been at a public university for four years, take it from me, colleges LOVE homeschoolers!

Answer 18

Colleges, including Harvard, most definietly accept homeschoolers. I would like to think that Einstein or George Washington Carver, could get into college and they were homeschooled.