The College Admissions Process: The Homeschooled Student’s Guide
Home School Legal Defense Association
MassHOPE 2015 Conference (Date & Time): Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 11:30 AM
Speaker: Carol Becker, HSLDA High School Consultant
Workshop Overview: You are not only your teen’s primary teacher but also guidance counselor! Find
out how to maneuver successfully through the college admissions process by narrowing down the
number of college options, filling out college applications and forms, and applying for financial aid. By
asking thoughtful questions, parents can determine if teens are spiritually, academically, and
emotionally ready for college.
Workshop Outline
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Time line
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Before High School
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Freshman Year (9th Grade)
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Sophomore Year (10th Grade)
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Junior Year (11th Grade)
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Senior Year (12th Grade)
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College Selection Process
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College Application Packet
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College Interview
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Fine Art Majors
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Financial Aid
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Scholarships & Grants
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Educational Loans
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Work Study
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FAFSA
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Words of Advice
A. Academic Preparation
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B. Spiritual Preparation
C. Emotional Preparation
Listing of Resources
General HSLDA Links
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Home School Legal Defense Association: www.hslda.org
HSLDA’s Homeschooling Thru High School webpages: www.hslda.org/highschool
For HSLDA members: Contact Carol Becker and Diane Kummer, HSLDA High School Coordinators, at
[email protected] or phone 540-338-5600
High School Email Newsletter Links
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To sign up for future free monthly Homeschooling Thru High School email newsletters:
http://hslda.org/highschool/newsletter.asp
August 2014 issue: “College Here We Come: The Application Process”
www.hslda.org/elert/archive/elertarchive.aspx?7177
Transcript info: http://www.hslda.org/elert/archive/2010/02/20100204100924.asp
GPA calculations: http://www.hslda.org/elert/archive/2009/10/20091001113257.asp
Recordkeeping: http://www.hslda.org/elert/archive/2011/10/20111006101306.asp
Course Descriptions Examples: http://www.hslda.org/highschool/academics.asp#CD
The Scoop on Tests for Teens:
http://www.hslda.org/elert/archive/2009/08/20090806163127.asp
Newsletter archives on other high school topics:
http://www.hslda.org/highschool/newsletter.asp
High School Transcripts
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Sample Forms: http://www.hslda.org/highschool/academics.asp#transcripts
Fast Transcript Service: http://store.hslda.org/high-school-transcript-service-p262.aspx
National Honor Societies: www.hslda.org/highschool/academics.asp#nationalhonorsocieties
College Links
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“Preparing for College” Article” http://www.hslda.org/docs/nche/000000/00000019.asp
College Board Website: www.collegeboard.com
The Common Application: www.commonapp.org
Resources & Tips as You Begin Your College Search:
http://www.nacacnet.org/PublicationsResources/steps/Pages/Article1.aspx
College Search Engines
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College Board: www.collegeboard.org (see College Quickfinder and College Matchmaker)
Christian College Guide: http://www.christiancollegeguide.net/
Peterson’s Guide: www.petersons.com
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Preforming Arts and Visual Art
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National Portfolio Day Association: http://www.portfolioday.net/
Performing and Visual Arts College Fair:
http://www.nacacnet.org/college-fairs/PVA-College-Fairs/Pages/default.aspx
National Association of Schools of Music: http://nasm.arts-accredit.org/index.jsp?page=index
College Credit Links
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CLEP: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.html
AP Online Courses: http://www.hslda.org/highschool/curriculum.asp#advanced_placement
AP Exam Instructions for homeschoolers:
http://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/ap/scores/prepare/homeschool
College Tests Links
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ACT: www.act.org
SAT: www.collegeboard.org
SAT Subject Tests: www.collegeboard.org
Financial Aid Links
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FAFSA: www.fafsa.ed.gov
Smart Student Guide: www.finaid.org
Profile: https://profileonline.collegeboard.com
HSLDA Newsletter on Financial Aid
http://www.hslda.org/elert/archive/2006/02/20060202151152.asp
http://www.hslda.org/elert/archive/2011/12/20111201093406.asp
Alternative College Path Resources
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College Without Compromise, Scott & Kris Wightman
Thomas Edison College, NJ: www.tesc.edu
Excelsior College, NY: www.excelsior.edu
Charter Oak State College, CT: www.cosc.edu
Home School Legal Defense Association’s High School Brochures
http://www.hslda.org/highschool/brochures.asp
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A Guide for Homeschooling through High School covers:
Developing a Plan
Credits, Grading
Time Line for High School
Post-high School Options
You Can Homeschool High School
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HSLDA’s Homeschooling Now Blog
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High school entries on the Teaching Tips tab: http://www.hslda.org/cms/?q=blog/teaching-tips
“Showcasing Interests, Abilities, and Activities” (August 2014):
http://www.hslda.org/cms/?q=blog/showcasing-interests-abilities-and-activities
Congressional Medal of Honor (August 2013):
www.hslda.org/cms/?q=blog/congressional-medal-honor
Honor Societies and Awards for Homeschoolers (April 2013):
www.hslda.org/cms/?q=blog/honor-societies-and-awards-homeschoolers
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