From homeschool to college

An interesting article in Worcester Magazine:

"In conversations I have had with numerous college admissions officers, I have not encountered any whose college has a policy of refusing admission to students who have been homeschooled. Although concerns and cynicism exist at some colleges, most colleges express interest in receiving applications from homeschooled students. Colleges that have accepted homeschooled students appreciate the maturity and self-direction these students demonstrate. They believe that because homeschooled students have been involved in shaping their own education, they tend to be motivated learners and are comfortable assuming positions of leadership, both in class and in social situations."

"Homeschooled students, who will apply to college without a standard high school transcript and honor society membership, need to be proactive as they anticipate the college application process. As parents plan their child’s high school years, they would do well to think about the type of college their child might attend — public/private, selective/non-competitive, large research university/small liberal arts college. As they record their child’s progress, they should be aware of ways in which many colleges are likely to evaluate their child’s readiness for college work."

HT: Spunky