<p>As in the title, I have no clue where to start, and a lot of questions.
I was wondering, I'm getting homeschooled ( high school ) over the internet, and my GPA is 3.68, with 4 more classes to completely finish, and I don't know any ways to get extra curricular activities if I'm not enrolled in an actual high school, unless middle school clubs and accomplishments count. I wanted to know what really affects my chances of getting in, and how to start the application process and everything. Would it lessen my chance or anything if I applied straight out of my homeschooling, without going to a community college first? Any information anyone can give me would be great. Thanks.</p>
<p>Don’t worry. Homeschoolers have tons of options for them. 4-H, music lessons, science/math competitions, ect. I recommend you posting this in the ‘Homeschooling and College’ forum…many wise people there who can help you. Good luck! :)</p>
<p>Oh, thanks a bunch! I’ll repost it there but you did help me a lot, thank you. :D</p>
<p>I’ve gotten quite a bit of help in the homeschooling and college forum, but I’d also like some more help here as this is the school I’m looking into at the moment. I’m sixteen, I’m not going through the whole process of applying just yet but if someone can, can they kind of walk me through the pre-applying/applying process? Like, how do I prepare and just how to do/go about everything. Also, I’m worried about my high school diploma, whether NYU would accept my diploma since it’s an online school, continental academy? Thanks.</p>
<p>Which school are you applying to? What are your areas of interest?</p>
<p>You need to get into something that you have some passion about in the community, as recommended above by tofugirl. There are many other options, depending on what you are interested in. Do some volunteer work, be involved with something that you have talent in with a group in your local community. I hope this has started already if you are so close to completing your HS degree (4 classes short). </p>
<p>Your GPA is close to that for CAS admission. But I do not know the rigor of your classes thus far? Have you taken any AP classes in homeschooling? You can self-study for at least 2-3 AP exams to show you can handle college level work and more rigorous course work. 3 strong AP exam scores (score of 4 or 5, though 5 would be ideal for your application) will also meet the criteria for standardized score requirements at NYU. Meaning you would not have to take the ACTs, SAT Is or IIs (if AP exam scores are strong AND IN THE RIGHT CATEGORIES since NYU claims there is no preference for one type of standardized test results over another).</p>
<p>[Standardized</a> Tests](<a href=“Standardized Tests”>Standardized Tests)</p>
<p>Also, look over this info for homeschooled applicants from the NYU Admission Office: </p>
<p>[Homeschooled</a> Applicants](<a href=“How to Apply”>How to Apply)</p>
<p>The major concern I have would be your ECs. Other parts of the application that you can work on would be to start thinking about a strong essay to write to describe yourself, your interests, aspirations, etc. Then think about two people who can write strong recommendations for you. GL!</p>
<p>Thanks a bunch. I’m not so worried about my EC’s as I am my recommendation letters, I have no idea where I can get them since I’m homeschooled online besides my 8th grade english/language arts teacher. Who else is eligible to write a valid recommendation letter for me? I’m not totally sure how it works. Sorry for all the questions, but the more questions I ask, all of you are giving me great answers so… :D</p>
<p>There’s a discussion group for homeschoolers on CC: [Home</a> Schooling and College - College Confidential](<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/home-schooling-college/]Home”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/home-schooling-college/) I’m guessing they’ll have a lot of good advice for you. Good luck!</p>
<p>Well, sms,</p>
<p>It appears that you need to get one academic recommendation, the “person” who gives you the grades. Who is the administrator of your online program? Maybe that person can provide a rec based on how you compare to others in your circumstances (homeschooling) in terms of the rigor of classes taken and grades received. Not ideal but maybe the only way to get some kind of academic rec. </p>
<p>Then I think you need to re-think the importance of ECs. The second rec should be someone who has more intimate knowledge of your EC involvement, performance or interests outside of classes (especially since the academic reference option is very limited for you). It is not a good thing to have no recommenders academically and for extracurricular activities.</p>