Entry Requirements for Homeschooled Students at Over 30 Colleges and Universities

Introduction

Every successful social movement starts off small--from the monasteries that preserved Western culture after the fall of Rome, to the Committees of Correspondence that helped launch American independence. The home-schooling movement is no different. Over the past 30 years of general decline in educational standards at public (and many private schools), parents of every description have moved to reclaim their rights as their children's primary educators. Dozens of carefully developed home school curricula, catering to a wide variety of worldviews, help parents provide their kids with an educational experience that outpaces what's offered in institutional settings--and one that reflects their values and beliefs.

Such students once faced obstacles when applying to conventional colleges. But in recognition of the high achievement they can expect from home-schooled students, ever more institutions --- including some of the best -- are going out of their way to welcome them, adapting their admissions requirements to reflect their particular needs and strengths. What follows is a guide compiled by ISI to help parents and students navigate the admissions process.

Asbury College — Wilmore, Kentucky

Curricular Requirements

Recommends 4 years of English including 1 year of Composition, 3-4 years of math including algebra, 2 years of social studies including 1 year of history, 2-3 years of laboratory science, 2 years of the same foreign language.

Application Form

Can submit online at www.asbury.edu/apply.

Transcript or Academic Record

  • In lieu of high school transcript, homeschooled students can submit GED scores.
  • Must provide certification of completion of a homeschooling program, and must document all course work completed.

Standardized Testing Requirements

ACT or SAT accepted.

Required Application Materials (recommendations, essays, etc.)

Other Considerations (such as documenting participation in extracurricular activities, etc.)

Included in application.

Other Information for homeschoolers

  • Presidential Scholarships are also open to homeschooled students, but GPAs and class rank are not considered. For homeschooled students, only the SAT/ACT scores would be considered.
  • Of the class of 2011, 10 percent were homeschooled.

Student athletes (intercollegiate) must also verify successful completion of a home- schooling program.

Austin College — Sherman, Texas

Curricular Requirements

Recommends 4 years of English, 3-4 years of math (including geometry and algebra II), 3-4 years of science (including 1-2 lab sciences), 2-4 years of a foreign language, 2-4 years of social sciences, 1-2 years of fine arts.

Application Form

Submit the Common Application for admission at www.commonapp.org. Submit the Austin College supplement to the Common Application.

Transcript or Academic Record

Transcript with list of courses taken during high school (can be written by a parent).

Standardized Testing Requirements

ACT or SAT accepted.

Required Application Materials (recommendations, essays, etc.)

  • $35 application fee (waived  with online submission of the Common Application).
  • School report (can be filled out by a parent and can be downloaded through the Com­mon Application).
  • Teacher evaluation (can be written by a parent and can be downloaded through the Common Application).

Other Considerations (such as documenting participation in extracurricular activities, etc.)

Included in application.

Belmont Abbey College — Charlotte, North Carolina

Curricular Requirements

Belmont-Abbey requires applicants to have completed 4 units of English, 2 units of a foreign language, 2 units of social science, 2 units of science, 3 units of math, and 3 additional academic units.

Application Form

Apply online at www.belmontabbeycollege.edu/admissions/application-process/applyonline.aspx or request a printed application from the admissions department.

Transcript or Academic Record

  • An outline of all courses taken at the high school level.
  • If the student has taken college courses during high school, send an official transcript.

Standardized Testing Requirements

  • ACT or SAT accepted.
  • Submit any national standardized achievement test scores if applicable.

Required Application Materials (recommendations, essays, etc.)

  • $35 application fee for printed applications, or free for online applications.
  • Students may provide a portfolio describing their high school education.
  • If admitted, homeschooled students must also provide a final transcript after graduation.

Other Considerations (such as documenting participation in extracurricular activities, etc.)

Included in application.

Other Information for Homeschoolers

Biola University — Los Angeles, California

Curricular Requirements

Recommended homeschool curriculum: 4 years of English, 3 years math, 2-4 years of foreign language, 2 years of science, 2 years of social science. Also fine arts and physical education are encouraged. Biology majors must have 1 year each of chemistry and physics, and prospective nursing students must have 1 year each of chemistry and algebra.

Application Form

Can submit online at www.biola.edu/undergrad/apply

Transcript or Academic Record

  • Official homeschool transcript, including letter grade assigned for each subject (9th grade - 12th grade) and the signature of the homeschooling parent or agency representative.
  • A final transcript (after being accepted and before enrolling)that shows graduation date
  • GED scores are not required for students who submit the final transcript.

Standardized Testing Requirements

ACT or SAT accepted.

Required Application Materials (recommendations, essays, etc.)

  • Two references (one from the student's pastor).
  • $45 application fee.

Other Considerations (such as documenting participation in extracurricular activities, etc.)

Included in application.

Other Info- rmation for Homeschoolers

Also see www.biola.edu/undergrad/gettingin/firsttime/homeschool.cfm

Brooklyn College (CUNY) — Brooklyn, New York

Curricular Requirements

Recommends 4 years of English, 4 years of social studies, 3 years of a foreign language, 3 years of math (including 1 year of algebra, 1 year of geometry, and 1 year of algebra and trigonometry), 3 years of science, plus 4 more academic units.

Application Form

Apply online at http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/pub/apply.htm

Transcript or Academic Record

"Brooklyn College only accepts homeschooled students if they have transcripts and their program is approved by the Board of Education. For example, if a student is fol­lowing a curriculum with a particular school in New Mexico, that program needs to be approved by the New Mexico Board of Education."

Standardized Testing Requirements

ACT or SAT accepted.

Required Application Materials (recommendations, essays, etc.)

$65 application fee (payable online).

Other Considerations (such as documenting participation in extracurricular activities, etc.)

Included in application.

Calvin College — Grand Rapids, Michigan

Curricular Requirements

Requires 3 years of English, 3 years of math, 2-4 years of natural science (including lab experience), 2-3 years of social science.

Application Form

Available online at www.calvin.edu/admin/admissions/apply/

Transcript or Academic Record

High school transcript, including cumulative GPA, course names and brief description of what was covered, and grades earned for each course.

Standardized Testing Requirements

ACT or SAT accepted.

Required Application Materials (recommendations, essays, etc.)

  • Recommendation preferably from a non—family member. If written by a parent, must also submit a second recommendation from a non—family member (e.g., pastor, scout leader, employer). Recommendation form can be found as part of the application.
  • Transcript from any college you previously attended.
  • $35 for online applications, $50 for paper applications.

Other Considerations (such as documenting participation in extracurricular activities, etc.)

Included in application.

Other Information for Homeschoolers

Visit www.calvin.edu/admin/admissions/apply/homeschool.htm

The Citadel — Charleston, South Carolina

Curricular Requirements

The Citadel requires 4 years of English (at least 2 must have strong grammar and com­position components, and at least 1 must be in English literature and 1 in American literature), 3 years of math (algebra 1, algebra 2, and geometry), 3 years of laboratory science, 2 years of the same foreign language, 3 years of social science, 4 additional units of electives, and 1 unit of physical education or ROTC.

Application Form

Available online www.citadel.edu/admissions/c/req/hs.shtml

Transcript or Academic Record

The transcript can be completed by a parent. Be sure to outline how the student has satisfied the requirements for the state.

Standardized Testing Requirements

ACT or SAT accepted.

Required Application Materials (recommendations, essays, etc.)

  • $40 application fee.
  • In lieu of the guidance counselor recommendation (included on the application form), homeschooled students will need a second recommendation from a person outside of the family.

Other Considerations (such as documenting participation in extracurricular activities, etc.)

Included in application.

College of the Ozarks — Point Lookout, Missouri

Curricular Requirements

Recommends 4 years of English, 3 years of math, 3 years of social studies, and 2 years of science.

Application Form

Available to download or to apply online at http://www.cofo.edu/apply.asp?page=2

Transcript or Academic Record

  • A six- or seven-semester high school transcript. Homeschooled students can have their parents create a transcript, being sure to include letter or number grades for each course or to show how the student was evaluated.
  • If the student attended college courses, include an official transcript from the college or university.

Standardized Testing Requirements

ACT or SAT accepted.

Required Application Materials (recommendations, essays, etc.)

  • FAFSA form (all students must provide this).
  • Physical Education form (completed by a doctor).
  • Two letters of recommendation completed by non—family members.
  • Personal interviews are required for all students.

Other Considerations (such as documenting participation in extracurricular activities, etc.)

Included in application.

Deep Springs College — Deep Springs, California

Curricular Requirements

Standard requirements for most American high schools.

Application Form

Available online at www.deepsprings.edu/admissions/DS-application.pdf

Transcript or Academic Record

An official transcript is required, but homeschooled students can include a list of courses taken during high school instead.

Standardized Testing Requirements

ACT or SAT accepted.

Required Application Materials (recommendations, essays, etc.)

  • Three essays (topics given on the application form).
  • Selected students will be invited to "Round 2" of the application process. These stu­dents are invited for a spring interview, and must also submit two letters of recommen­dation and four additional essays.

Other Considerations (such as documenting participation in extracurricular activities, etc.)

Included in application.

Eastern Mennonite University — Harrisonburg, Virginia

Curricular Requirements

Recommends 4 years of English, 3 years of math, 3 years of science, 3 years of social studies, 2+ years of a foreign language. Chemistry is required of all nursing students.

Application Form

Available online at www.emu.edu/admissions/apply

Transcript or Academic Record

Curriculum outline for work students has completed in grades 9 through 12.

Standardized Testing Requirements

ACT or SAT accepted.

Required Application Materials (recommendations, essays, etc.)

  • A signed Statement of Commitment (stating that you will abide by the community's terms of lifestyle).
  • Name and contact information of an academic and personal reference.

Other Considerations (such as documenting participation in extracurricular activities, etc.)

Included in application.

Other Information for Homeschoolers

Visit www.emu.edu/homeschool

Emory and Henry College — Emory, Virginia

Application Form

Apply online or download a copy of the application at www.ehc.edu/admissions/howtoapply.html

Standardized Testing Requirements

ACT or SAT accepted.

Requirements for Homeschoolers

For more information on requirements for homeschooled applicants, contact the Emory and Henry Office of Admissions—in particular, David Hawsey, at (800)-848-5493. Mr. Hawsey explained that since the homeschooled curriculum is usually very different from those at other schools, Emory and Henry tries to get to know each homeschooled applicant on an individual basis, through a "holistic portfolio process." The school invites homeschooled students for personal or phone interviews where the applicant and the admissions counselor can get to know each other more in a more genuine way.

Mr. Hawsey mentioned that the application process for homeschooled students is very flexible: for instance, a student who has spent time traveling to France or Germany can sit down for lunch with a French or German instructor. The bottom line is that the admissions department wants to meet the student and to find out what the student has done formally and informally, and what he or she has learned formally or informally. For this reason, specific admissions requirements can vary considerably from what the college requires of its other students.

Eureka College — Eureka, Illinois

Curricular Requirements

Recommends 4 years of English, 2 years of social sciences, 3 years of math, 2 years of

laboratory sciences, and 2 years of a foreign language.

Application Form

Available online at www.eureka.edu/admissions/apply.htm

Transcript or Academic Record

High school transcript, including GPA.

Standardized Testing Requirements

ACT or SAT accepted.

Required Application Materials (recommendations, essays, etc.)

  • An additional recommendation submitted by a non—family member.
  • $15 for paper applications, free for online applications.

Other Considerations (such as documenting participation in extracurricular activities, etc.)

Included in application.

George Fox University — Newberg, Oregon

Curricular Requirements

Recommended 4 years of English, 3 years of social studies, 2 years of science, 2 years of math, 2 years of a foreign language, and 1 year of health and physical education.

Transcript or Academic Record

  • Acceptable formats include an official transcript showing courses and grades earned, a curriculum outline listing subjects studied and books read, or a portfolio of graded student work.
  • A GED may be submitted in place of a transcript.

Standardized Testing Requirements

ACT or SAT accepted.

Required Application Materials (recommendations, essays, etc.)

  • Two recommendations (non-family).
  • $40 application fee.

Other Considerations (such as documenting participation in extracurricular activities, etc.)

Included in application.

Gordon College — Wenham, Massachusetts

Curricular Requirements

Suggests 4 years of English, 2 years of math, 2 years of natural science (including 1 year of laboratory science), 2 years of social science, at least 2 years of a foreign language.

Application Form

Available online at www.gordon.edu/apply

Transcript or Academic Record

  • Transcript is required, which must include grades.
  • Description of curriculum used.
  • List of required texts or readings.

Standardized Testing Requirements

ACT or SAT accepted, including writing component.

Required Application Materials (recommendations, essays, etc.)

Personal reference.

Other Considerations (such as documenting participation in extracurricular activities, etc.)

Report of experiential learning through field trips, special projects, or extracurricular activities.

Other Information for Homeschoolers

Grove City College — Grove City, Pennsylvania

Curricular Requirements

Grove City College recommends that applicants have 4 years of English, 3 years of social science, 3 years of science, 3 years of math, and 3 years of a modern, widely-spoken foreign language, such as French, German, or Spanish.

Application Form

Can submit online at www.gcc.edu/Application.php.

Transcript or Academic Record

  • An official high school transcript and any college transcripts. The transcript should include the student’s course of study and grades.

Standardized Testing Requirements

ACT or SAT scores accepted directly from College Board.

Required Application Materials (recommendations, essays, etc.)

  • 2 letters of recommendation from individuals outside the home.
  • 2 essays (see application for the topics).
  • $50 application fee.

Other Considerations (such as documenting participation in extracurricular activities, etc.)

Serious applicants are strongly encouraged to schedule an on-campus interview.

Hanover College — Hanover, Indiana

Curricular Requirements

Standard requirements for most American high schools.

Application Form

Available online at www.hanover.edu/admission/apply or may complete the common application at www.commonapp.org.

Transcript or Academic Record

Transcript with a list of courses taken during high school is required (written by a parent is acceptable).

Standardized Testing Requirements

ACT or SAT accepted.

Required Application Materials (recommendations, essays, etc.)

  • $35 application fee (waived if completing the online application).
  • A 2-3 page essay of your choice (described on application).

Other Considerations (such as documenting participation in extracurricular activities, etc.)

Included in application.

Hope College — Holland, Michigan

Curricular Requirements

Recommends 4 years of English, 2 years of math, 2 years of a foreign language, 2 years of social sciences, and 1 year of a laboratory science, along with 5 other academic courses.

Application Form

Available online at www.hope.edu/admissions/apply

Transcript or Academic Record

Transcript is required.

Standardized Testing Requirements

ACT or SAT accepted.

Required Application Materials (recommendations, essays, etc.)

  • $35 application fee.
  • A graded paper from the final two years of homeschooling (at least three pages).
  • A list of up to 20 books read during the last two years of homeschooling (non- textbooks).
  • Letter of recommendation from someone who knows the applicant's academic potential (not a family member).

Other Considerations (such as documenting participation in extracurricular activities, etc.)

Included in application.

Other Information for Homeschoolers

Visit www.hope.edu/admissions/apply/homesch.html

Houghton College — Houghton, New York

Curricular Requirements

Recommends 4 years of English, 3 years of math, at least 2 years of a foreign language, at least 3 years of history or social science, and at least 2 years of science.

Application Form

Available online at www.applyweb.com/apply/hough/

Transcript or Academic Record

An official transcript from a homeschooling agency, or a list of courses, course descriptions, and grades submitted by a parent. A curricular template can be found at www.houghton.edu/admission/applying/instructions/curricular.htm

Standardized Testing Requirements

ACT or SAT accepted.

Required Application Materials (recommendations, essays, etc.)

Other Considerations (such as documenting participation in extracurricular activities, etc.)

Included in application.

Other Information for Homeschoolers

Visit www.houghton.edu/admission/applying/homeschool.htm

The King's College — New York, New York

Curricular Requirements

Requires 4 years of English, 3 years of math, 3 years of science, 2 years of a foreign language, and 2 years of social studies.

Application Form

Available online at www.tkc.edu/apply/application.html

Transcript or Academic Record

A high school transcript. If you work with a homeschool organization, have the transcript faxed to 212-659-3611. Otherwise, have your parents fax it to this number.

Standardized Testing Requirements

ACT or SAT accepted.

Required Application Materials (recommendations, essays, etc.)

  • $30 application fee.
  • A personal interview is required.

Other Considerations (such as documenting participation in extracurricular activities, etc.)

Included in application.

Other Information for Homeschoolers

Visit www.tkc.edu/admissions/foryou/homeschool.html

Lee University — Cleveland, Tennessee

Curricular Requirements

Must have graduated from an approved high school (or homeschool) or have satisfactorily completed the GED test.

Application Form

Available online at http://prospects.leeuniversity.edu/pdf/undergraduate.pdf

Transcript or Academic Record

An high school transcript. For homeschooled students, a list of courses with grades is sufficient.

Standardized Testing Requirements

ACT or SAT accepted.

Required Application Materials (recommendations, essays, etc.)

  • $25 application fee.
  • An advance housing fee of $200 (refundable prior to registration).

Other Considerations (such as documenting participation in extracurricular activities, etc.)

Included in application.

Messiah College — Grantham, Pennsylvania

Curricular Requirements

Recommends 4 years in English, 2 or more years in math, 2 or more years in natural science, 2 or more years in social studies, 2 or more years in academic electives (preferably in a foreign language), plus 4 more units of electives.

Application Form

Available online at www.messiah.edu/admissions/application/documents.html (PDF) or apply online at www.messiah.edu/admissions/application/index.html.

Transcript or Academic Record

A comprehensive transcript of the student's senior year academic program, plus a list of courses and course evaluations for 9th through 11th grades. If the student does not receive grades, explain how the student's work was evaluated. Independent evaluations by an outside educator are also welcomed.

Standardized Testing Requirements

ACT or SAT accepted.

Required Application Materials (recommendations, essays, etc.)

Other Considerations (such as documenting participation in extracurricular activities, etc.)

Included in application.

Other Information_ for Homeschoolers

Homeschooled students are evaluated for academic scholarships on an equal footing with non-homeschooled students.

New Saint Andrews College — Moscow, Idaho

Curricular Requirements

Careful attention is given to record in English, languages, history, and social studies. Latin and classical studies is not required, but may help the student once he is enrolled at New Saint Andrews.

Application Form

Available online at www.nsa.edu/admissions/forms.html

Transcript or Academic Record

Homeschooled students should submit GED scores or any other record of academic assessment, such as a transcript of completed courses, which includes the grades earned in these courses or a descriptive evaluation of academic performance.

Standardized Testing Requirements

ACT or SAT accepted.

Required Application Materials (recommendations, essays, etc.)

Other Considerations (such as documenting participation in extracurricular activities, etc.)

Included in application.

St. Anselm College — Manchester, New Hampshire

Curricular Requirements

For homeschooled students, St. Anselm requires 4 years of English, 3 or more years of math, 3 or more years of a laboratory science, 2 or more years of social science/ studies, and at least 2 years of a foreign language.

Application Form

Available online at www.anselm.edu/admission/applying/Freshman/Application+Forms.htm

Transcript or Academic Record

  • Official transcript from any school you have attended (high school or college courses).
  • A transcript for courses taken each year (a formal document from an agency, or a self- designed portfolio with syllabi and reading lists).
  • A progress report or evaluations of coursework.

Standardized Testing Requirements

  • ACT or SAT accepted.
  • Three SAT II subject test exams are strongly suggested.

Required Application Materials (recommendations, essays, etc.)

  • $55 application fee or fee waiver.
  • A sample research or analytical paper, graded by the student's evaluator.
  • A reference from someone other than the applicant's parent.
  • A phone or personal interview with an admissions officer.
  • A brief statement about the decision to homeschool.
  • Homeschooled Supplement Form.

Other Considerations (such as documenting participation in extracurricular activities, etc.)

  • Included in application.

Other Information for Homeschoolers

For all homeschool supplemental forms (including evaluation forms visit www.anselm.edu/admission/applying/application.htm)

St. Bonaventure University — St. Bonaventure, New York

Curricular Requirements

Recommends 3 years of math, 3 years of science, 4 years of history, 2 years of a foreign language, and 4 years of English.

Application Form

Apply online or print an application at www.sbu.edu/undergraduate_Admissions.aspx?id=2074.

Transcript or Academic Record

A transcript of courses taken each year of high school.

Standardized Testing Requirements

ACT or SAT accepted.

Required Application Materials (recommendations, essays, etc.)

  • $30 application fee for applications submitted by mail, free for students who apply online.
  • Documentation that shows the student has met the state's requirements for graduation.
  • Recommendation from an adult who is not a family member.
  • Personal statement included in application.

Other Considerations (such as documenting participation in extracurricular activities, etc.)

Included in application.

University of St. Thomas — Houston, Texas

Curricular Requirements

Requires 4 units of English, 3 units of social science (including 1 unit of history), 3 units of math (algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or calculus), 3 units of science (including 2 units of lab science), 2 units of a foreign language, and 3 units of electives in college preparatory classes.

Application Form

Apply online at www.applyweb.com/apply/stthom_undergrad/.

Transcript or Academic Record

A transcript of courses taken each year of high school, or an official copy of GED scores.

Standardized Testing Requirements

ACT or SAT accepted.

Required Application Materials (recommendations, essays, etc.)

  • $25 application fee.
  • Recommendations are not required.

Other Considerations (such as documenting participation in extracurricular activities, etc.)

Included in application.

St. Vincent College — Latrobe, Pennsylvania

Curricular Requirements

Requires 16 units of academic work, including 4 units of English, at least 3 units of college preparatory math, 1 unit of laboratory science, 3 units of social science, and 2 units of a foreign language among 5 elective units.

Application Form

Apply online or download an application at https://secure.stvincent.edu

Transcript or Academic Record

A transcript of courses taken each year of high school.

Standardized Testing Requirements

ACT or SAT accepted.

Required Application Materials (recommendations, essays, etc.)

  • $25 application fee or fee waiver.
  • Essay or writing sample of around 250 words, on any subject.
  • Letter of reference (included in application) from any teacher (a parent is acceptable), plus one additional recommendation from someone who is not a family member.

Other Considerations (such as documenting participation in extracurricular activities, etc.)

Included in application.

Samford University — Birmingham, Alabama

Curricular Requirements

Requires 16 units of academic work, including 4 units of English, at least 3 units of college preparatory math, 1 unit of laboratory science, 3 units of social science, and 2 units of a foreign language among 5 elective units.

Application Form

Apply online at http://www.samford.edu/admission/apply.html or call the Office of Admission for a printed copy.

Transcript or Academic Record

  • A transcript of courses taken each year of high school.
  • Documentation that shows the student has met the state's requirements for graduation.

Standardized Testing Requirements

ACT or SAT accepted.

Required Application Materials (recommendations, essays, etc.)

  • $35 application fee.
  • Strongly encourages an on-campus meeting with an admissions counselor.
  • Recommendation from an adult who is not a family member (a scout leader, pastor, etc.)
  • A Personal Statement (included in the application).
  • Leadership Resume (included in the application).

Other Considerations (such as documenting _participation in extracurricular activities, etc.)

Included in application.

Southern Virginia University — Buena Vista University, Virginia

Curricular Requirements

Requires at least 14 units of core academic classes, and recommends at least 4 years of English, 2 years of a foreign language, 2 years of college preparatory math, 2 years of a laboratory science, and elective credits in such subjects as art, music, drama, and physical education.

Application Form

Apply online or download a copy of the application at http://www.svu.edu/admissions/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=54&Itemid=105i

Transcript or Academic Record

  • Evidence of passing the GED exam, OR
  • A thorough portfolio which may include, but is not limited to, the following: courses taken, textbook names, corresponding content descriptions, copies of sample tests, samples of written work, books read.

Standardized Testing Requirements

ACT or SAT accepted.

Required Application Materials (recommendations, essays, etc.)

  • $35 application fee.
  • Ecclesiastical endorsement (from the bishop for Mormon students and from an ecclesiastical leader for other faiths).
  • Student Pledge to the Honor Code (available at above web address).
  • A personal interview is sometimes required.

Other Considerations (such as documenting participation in extracurricular activities, etc.)

Included in application.

Thomas More College of Liberal Arts — Merrimack, New Hampshire

Curricular Requirements

Standard requirements for most American high schools.

Application Form

Apply online or download a copy of the application at www.thomasmorecollege.edu/index.php?/content/view/60/156/.

Transcript or Academic Record

An official high school transcript (one created by a parent is fine).

Standardized Testing Requirements

ACT or SAT accepted.

Required Application Materials (recommendations, essays, etc.)

Other Considerations (such as documenting participation in extracurricular activities, etc.)

Included in application.

Virginia Military Institute — Lexington, Virginia

Curricular Requirements

  • Recommends 4 units of English, 2 units of algebra, 1 unit of geometry, 1 unit of advanced math, 3 units of social studies, 3 units of laboratory sciences, 3-4 units of a foreign language, and 2 additional academic electives.
  • Also recommends that homeschooled students take courses at a local college or university while in high school.

Application Form

Apply online at www.vmi.edu/Admissions.aspx?id=200

Transcript or Academic Record

A comprehensive transcript may be submitted by a parent or teacher.

Standardized Testing Requirements

ACT or SAT accepted.

Required Application Materials (recommendations, essays, etc.)

  • $35 application fee.
  • Optional essay: a one-page writing sample, graded or ungraded.
  • In lieu of the Secondary School Report Form, homeschooled students can submit a letter of recommendation from an adult who is not a family member and who knows the student's academic capability well.

Other Considerations (such as documenting participation in extracurricular activities, etc.)

Included in application.

Yeshiva University — New York, New York

Curricular Requirements

Standard requirements for most American high schools.

Application Form

Apply online or download a copy of the application at https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=yu-u.

Transcript or Academic Record

The transcript can be completed by the parent.

Standardized Testing Requirements

ACT or SAT accepted.

Required Application Materials (recommendations, essays, etc.)

  • $65 application fee.
  • Essay (described on application form).
  • An on-campus or local interview with a Yeshiva University Admissions officer is requi red.
  • Names and contact information of two personal references.

Other Considerations (such as documenting participation in extracurricular activities, etc.)

Included in application.

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