Credentials of Instructors

Pre-College Issues Home Schooling and College
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<p>I was looking into the University of Southern California, and discovered they ask homeschoolers to provide information on instructors' credentials, details of assistance received etc. Do any of you think that the school looks favorably on homeschoolers who've had very impressive instructors for each subject in high school (i.e. English tutor with a Ph.D. in English, a Physics tutor with a M.S. in engineering) or do you think they are more impressed by a motivated student who takes the reigns of his own education and teaches himself?</p>

<p>Here is a quote from USC:
"In addition to application materials found on Freshman Admission Process site page, students required to submit results from 3 SAT Subject tests (1 must be in math) and must also submit detailed syllabi of courses, names of textbooks, names and applicable credentials of instructors, details of assistance received or curriculum followed through any public or private agency, and any additional information that may be helpful."</p>

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<p>I think they just want some info on the home-school program that the student completed so that they have a clearer picture of the type of education that the student received. If the "instructors" had credentials - list them. If not, don't. In most cases, I would think that the typical home-schooled student would have a combination of both. </p>

<p>And, when looking at the larger picture of the home-schooler's application, I think that how the instructors are listed would be a minor detail.</p>

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<p>why do they not ask about the qualifications of public school teachers?
has any one looked to see what it takes to become certified? not much.</p>

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<p>that's where a few dual-credit CC courses would help a lot.</p>

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<p>My son plans to apply to USC and will have 35 hours or so of dual-credit, but since he is applying as a freshman, he'll still have to jump through all of these hoops for USC. ugh! That looks like it's going to be a real pain to do!</p>

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<p>Both of our sons were accepted at USC. They were home schooled through high school. My wife and I both have a B.A. degree. They had only one university course on their transcript each. I hope that helps. We found USC very open and welcoming to home schoolers. Good Luck!</p>

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<p>Thanks, ransom....that is encouraging! Did your sons meet all the other requirements as far as required number of courses, SAT subject tests, etc.?</p>