Homeschooled then college help.?

Question

Okay so I was home schooled my entire life, up until last year when my mother died, that year in September 2006 I started night classes to get my High school diploma, So I'm working on all my credits now, you need 20, anyways, I have no good academic background, so my plan is to go to NCC which is Norwalk community college which is one of the best community colleges , but anywho I'm planning on going there for two years so that when I apply for another college they have a lot to look at, my question is will this help by going to a community college? what are other things I can do? like will volunteering help if so how much, what are other thing good colleges look at? I'm hoping to study Psychology and minor maybe in music or something not sure, anywho I'm seventeen and live in CT please help and give me ideas or tips thank :)

Answer 1

Most Colleges ask whether you have proof of study aka standardized test. If you are going to college, that will mean TOEFL, sat 1 and/or sat 2 , Stanford / Iowa test.

They also ask for Home School transcript (which you make by yourself)

After they review the result of your standardized test they will give you 'college entrance test' - from them to make sure that you can follow their curriculum.

My suggestion will be to call the college you are interested in and enquire regarding the papers and other requirements that one needs in order to be accepted in that college. Please also inform them that you are home schooled.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

sorry about ur mom and actullay i live near the best community college in usa monco and their building dorms 4 out of state

Answer 3

Community college may help you transfer to a 4 year school as long as you have a good gpa.  Anything you can do to show that you have experiences and capabilities beyond the typical  applicant will be helpful.  So, definitely volunteer, travel and do whatever hobbies you enjoy.  

Good luck and my condolences on the loss of your mother.

Answer 4

A lot of colleges are happy to have students who transfer in, particularly from community college. Some aren't. It really depends on where you want to wind up what strategy is best for you. Do you have an idea where you might study? Because if you hoped to go to Connecticut College, for example, they probably won't take any interest in community college credits at all, and you'd be starting over. On the other hand, some community colleges will take highschool students for courses, and you might be able to do those classes instead of night courses for high school diploma. Then you don't have to do THAT twice.

Looking at Norwalk's admissions page http://www.nctc.commnet.edu/default.asp  it says, " We need proof of high school graduation or GED accreditation if you are applying to an NCC certificate or degree program or if you are seeking financial aid."  however, they may have "pre-college" courses that you can take before that. Even enrolling for those gets you into the system, learn to use the counseling services, the library, make connections in the faculty, and make a transition to full scale college life when you're ready for the degree program. Talk to admissions, and then be ready to talk to whoever's in charge of this "20 credits' business.

I'm sure you do want a more standard academic background, but this question doesn't cause me to think "Mercy! This child has to start highschool all over again." You need the credentialing, but I doubt you lack all the skills.

You may also want to look into CLEP testing. Might save you money and time in areas that you're stronger in.

I'm sorry about your loss. I lost my mother at 17, and it's not a great time, not that any time is. ((((HUGS))))