<p>Okay, I'm currently living in Ann Arbor and have had my eyes on U of M for a long time. I'm planning on majoring in Bio/Neuro (if you know of any other universities that are great in these areas, let me know), and Michigan sounds great in just about every way.</p>
<p>But I'm worried about getting in.</p>
<p>I left high school early (I was doing very well mind you), and started going to a Community College where I am currently. My GPA is 4.0 and I'm certain I can keep it up. I've also had several teachers offer to write recommendations for me when I transfer.</p>
<p>Am I going to be at a big disadvantage for not completing high school? (you could say I'm still homeschooled) How are they going to look at my CC credits? How do you even go about the admissions process?</p>
<p>I realize a lot goes on the SAT score. I haven't taken the SAT yet, and would need to work more on the math.. which is doable.</p>
<p>First, you'd be considered a homeschooler. I think they will consider the Community College credits as high school credits (as opposed to transfer credits) unless you document it as certain courses covering high school, then others being college credit. You and your parents should write out a transcript for the "high school" portion stating which courses were completed at the college. Also, you are right, as a homeschooler SAT score will definitely come into play.</p>
<p>I "dropped out" of high school in 10th grade, took classes at a community college, and had a private school in AA issue me a "diploma". I never even took the SAT, but because I had 2-3 years of post high school college courses they over looked that. I too had a 4.0 in CC and got in as a transfer for Fall 2007. So it can be done.</p>
<p>I figured I could be considered a homeschooler - I am taking other classes outside of the college as well, like Spanish.
I heard that these college credits are supposed to be able to transfer to U of M and other colleges in-state, but I wasn't sure if they'd overlook that and just say that they count as high school.
I'll do that, thanks.</p>
<p>So they just counted your CC credits for high school?</p>
<p>Not exactly, if I understand their policy, you get credit towards the high school completion then they will count for high school only (ie you can't double count them). I did extra work in addition to the courses and counted that as my high school credit, with the classes being "college credit" so I was transfered in as a Junior.</p>
<p>That's why I suggest you determine NOW what you think was high school credit and what was college credit so that your transcript reflects it accurately. And don't forget as a homeschooler, reading novels, writing proposals for a local community service agency, etc are English. Running a business is math. And so on. Give yourself "homeschool" credit for activities that you used as learning tools. And then take credit for the college courses only if you can't document significant preparation outside of school. I'm sure most of this won't come into play, but if they question a certain course you may need to have documentation as to how you completed it. Although, I'm pretty sure they are less strict when you have SAT or at least 2 years of community college (the 2 years is what they wanted to see from me since I didn't have the SAT).</p>
<p>Thank you for the clarification--you've been a lot of help! It's really great to know that this can be done.</p>
<p>I'll make sure to begin really documenting what I do for homeschooling outside of the CC classes, and focus on getting the 2 years worth before transferring.</p>