@powercropper I will look into it. We are talking to the director of the Adult Diploma Program later today so depending on that conversation I will bring up homeschooling again with my mom. She was not open to it when I brought it up the first time but I might just have to do more research and show it to her. And yes I will definitely register at the disabilities office. Thank you!
Ok I talked to the director of the Adult Diploma Program and he said that if I do the program and take math and science at a community college I would be competitive for four year colleges. He says I would fall into special consideration because of my circumstances, and he would reach out to the colleges I am interested in to explain the Adult Diploma Program. Does anyone have experience with special consideration at colleges? Would I really be competitive without all of the requirements for high school?
What is your future career goal? Give us specifics or at least your favorite subjects. You can work backwards from your career goal to find good colleges close to you for your chosen field.
@powercropper I am thinking nursing, education or psychology.
@Livvyxoxo When I said true record, I meant you only have 2 years of hs, so far. I realize you’ll pick your education up again. But jr year is usually when greater rigor begins, you’ll experience courses different from what you may have had so far. (And especially if you’ll add DE.) We don’t know what courses, so far, what rigor or prep for more challenging classes.
You may do very well or it may be a an adjustment. It could positively affect the range/tier of schools you can target. And you’d need to work on the ECs. Right now, you’re very much an open book, it can go any way.
@Livvyxoxo , I do understand your mom’s worries, if she is unfamiliar with homeschooling. It can seem like an overwhelming task. In the end though, she does not need to teach you at all, and if you are motivated, you can find curriculum to meet your needs. My homeschooled kids went to Princeton and University of Washington, and I did not teach them a single subject in high school.
I’m not actually a huge fan of dual enrollment with chronic illness, unless you are certain you are controlled now and can make it through the semester. Those grades do stick with you throughout college, so that is a consideration. But sometimes it is the best option.
I will message you a couple of websites where you can find more information.
@lookingforward That makes sense! It’s just such a big decision that will affect my future and it can go any way like you said. Feeling a bit overwhelmed.
@GoodGrief16 I am a bit worried about my health issues still. I definitely don’t want my college GPA to tank. I do want to be back in a classroom setting though so it is tricky to decide what to do.
Update time! I am meeting with my school district to talk about options for dual enrollment and the number of allowable absences. I hope it goes well. ?
I will be taking a summer course at a local community college (not sure which one yet) and seeing how that goes before deciding to either reenroll or do something else. Thank you everyone for your advice!
Also do you have suggestions as to which class I should take? I am starting with just one, and not sure which subject I should do.
Take a fun, easy one (History of rock n’ Roll, Graphic literature… ) that doesn’t count for graduation - this way, if it doesn’t go well, it won’t hurt your goals and won’t be used as a signal the way ranking an English or Math class would.
I’m hoping to do a fun one and maybe have it count. I’m thinking maybe a fun social studies elective! I like history and I do pretty well usually. I’m excited for them to release the classes!