Messed up situation...

<p>Heeyyy well I've been lurking this site for a long time, but I'm applying in the fall and I figured I'd at least ask the homeschool people something...</p>

<p>Well.. I've been homeschooled since 2nd grade and it has never been a good fit for me. I'm now a senior doing coursework through the American School of Correspondence. They grade tests that are mailed to them and awards a high school diploma upon completion. Due to my own slacking and personal issues, I have only completed about 5 out of ~19 subjects needed to get a diploma. I've been stepping up my rate of work this year, but it takes the school 2 weeks to grade each test, so I'm pretty sure I'm not going to finish in time. My mom won't let me get a GED or drop the program.</p>

<p>On top of this, I have not completed Algebra I (working on it), nor have I ever taken the ACT or SAT. (taking both this fall) I've been studying for both in hopes that if I manage to score high enough, I can explain my situation and still gain admittance to a four year university. However, I will not be devastated if this doesn't happen. I'm fine with going to CC. </p>

<p>On the College board practice test, I scored 770 R, 690 W, and 490 M. I know, my math is terrible. That's what I'm studying.</p>

<p>If I manage to get 700+ R, 700+ W, and 550+ M, do you think admissions will consider me even though my transcript will be terrible? I don't have a low GPA (~3.7) or bad grades (One D) in anything but Algebra I. I just haven't done the work.</p>

<p>Either way if you haven’t completed the coursework I don’t think a CC will accept you, not too sure about that but worth checking up on!</p>

<p>Have you considered doing one more year of high school? There are people who complete high school in 5 years instead of 4. That way you’ll be able to complete all the subjects you need for your diploma - of course, you’ll have to work extra hard to catch up. Study study study for math, bring up your SAT score, and you won’t have any issue getting into a 4 year college! :)</p>

<p>While you’ve been “slacking”, have you actually been focusing on a non-traditional subject, such as writing a novel or learning all about horses or something? Colleges may be more willing to accept a student who has been working hard on something even though that something is not traditionally taught in high school.</p>

<p>I think a CC will accept you if you’re an adult and you pass their entrance exams, but I’m not sure.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

<p>@xoxoviviannnn:
I have… that’s what my mom would make me do if I can’t complete by May, but once I turn 18, I’m going to get my GED if I’m not accepted anywhere and just attend CC. I’m tired of being at home 24/7.</p>

<p>@GeekMom63:
Yes, actually. I draw and sculpt every day and have done paid commissions (but so have a lot of people in the online art world.) I could put together a good art portfolio and I wrote a script for a mini comic. During a months long period of time when I did no work, I just wrote and wrote about my characters because it’s all I thought could do. It’s just that I don’t know if they’d like that since I don’t want to go into art…</p>

<p>I’ve been deciding for a long time to pursue art or the path of medicine and although I have a lot more natural talent in art, I don’t want to choose it and regret that I never tried to be a doctor : (</p>

<p>Well, from where I’m from they require you to take the placement exam. I know if I looked hard enough I could find something about earning a high school diploma through CC. They definitely offer the remedial classes whatever bracket you score in. </p>

<p>The reason you’re scoring so low in math is because you haven’t passed Algebra I yet. The skills require Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. However, your projected score (if it corresponds with your actual score) can get you into many schools (that is if you complete high school)! The one from your practice test. I mean, it won’t get you into Harvard but you can get into many decent schools.</p>

<p>Don’t worry about becoming a doctor quite yet. It doesn’t depend on anything you’ve done in high school. Start at a CC if you want, get a high GPA in whatever field you want but you have to take the prerequisites for medical school. It is quite hard to get into medical school as people with amazing grades can get rejected everywhere. Transfer to a decent school after CC and then do two years there before applying to med school. </p>

<p>I have a lot of talent in other areas than the one I’m majoring in, so don’t worry about that. Good things will come if you work hard enough and you seem like a bright individual. I know plenty of young people (as low as 12) at my old CC taking classes. Just do your research.</p>

<p>Hi, I actually come from a VERY similar situation. I just went to a community college and was accepted with no problems, even though I had no GED or diploma at the time. I was several years past 18 at the time, but I don’t think that made a difference. The (California community college) I went to stated on their application that anyone over the age of 18 can attend as long as they can benefit from instruction, or something like that.</p>

<p>Unfortunately for me, I have not been able to graduate as I have never been able to pass the algebra, which all universities require for transfer (pointless rule). I may have a learning disability or something. I’m still trying though lol.</p>

<p>So I would do that. Just go to a community college and work on that math ASAP. It sucks, and it can take a LONG time, but you WILL get there! :)</p>

<p>I’m sure it’s possible to get into a four-year school, but starting at a community college can open many more doors for you because if you get high grades, you can transfer to any school in the country except the few that don’t accept transfers. A friend of a friend was homeschooled, started at our local community college, and ultimately transferred to Stanford pre-med. If you try to get into a four-year school, your options will be limited by your situation.</p>

<p>@mmmgirl:
That’s true… Yeah, I guess I’ll probably start at community college then. I’ll apply to the state schools, but if I don’t get accepted, it’s no big deal.</p>

<p>Thanks everyone else for your advice.</p>