<p>So, I have an AA degree from CC but no high school diploma. I'm planning to apply for Spring 06 transfers - should I take the GED? Usually, do you have to give them a copy of your diploma or is proof included in the secondary school transcript?</p>
<p>I think some schools specifically ask for a seperate transcript from your high school. When I was transferring, I was still asked by most schools to send an individual h.s. transcript. From my official college transcripts, they didn't show any of my grades from h.s., they only showed the courses I had taken since the entering college. It's best to call the schools that you want to apply individually and explain your situation, at least then you'll know where to go from there.</p>
<p>Yes, you need to give proof of diploma/GED as well as your high school transcript.</p>
<p>One question: How is it possible that you got an A.A. with no diploma? I'm in Connecticut, and you can't earn an Associate's here without first earning a high school diploma or GED. That's really bizarre.</p>
<p>Homeshool + dual enrollment program allowed me to be in CC without a HS diploma.</p>
<p>Right. You can /be in/ college without a diploma. It's getting a higher degree that's the issue. I have never, ever heard of any college doing that, and I was homeschooled as well.</p>
<p>After a bit of research on Florida's homeschool laws, I found this.</p>
<p>(2) Admission to associate degree programs is subject to minimum standards adopted by the State Board of Education and shall require:</p>
<pre><code>(a) A standard high school diploma, a high school equivalency diploma as prescribed in s. 1003.435, previously demonstrated competency in college credit postsecondary coursework, or, in the case of a student who is home educated, a signed affidavit submitted by the student's parent or legal guardian attesting that the student has completed a home education program pursuant to the requirements of s. 1002.41.
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<p>So I guess as long as my parent says I'm done, that's all the proof they need. I don't recall my mom giving them a signed affadavit though - I shall ask her next time I can.</p>
<p>My feeling is that I think there are various ways around the hs diploma issue. If you have proven to be that successful in your advanced studies for two years, I think many schools will look upon a lack of hs diploma as a moot issue.
For instance, Simon's Rock College of Bard is an early college program - for kids entering the 11th grade. You spend your junior and senior year there, and earn an AA degree - or go on for two more years and earn a bachelor's degree. kids who enter this program, never do get a high school diploma....they transfer into all sorts of colleges and universities after two years; stanford and yale being two which particularly seem to like to take these kids.</p>