Hi there! I am a senior who will graduate in December, and I am in a concurrent enrollment program. While I do actually go to school and take college classes, I’ve decided to do my own transcripts so I could graduate a bit earlier. I have recently been considering UCLA, UCI, CU Fullerton, and another Cali school that I can’t currently remember. I was just wondering if having homeschool transcripts was going to greatly affect my chances of getting into these schools? It’s not to late to change my mind and have my school do it, I’d really just prefer to do it myself. I will also be contacting the specific admissions departments about this topic, but in the mean time, I was looking for some insight from people who might have done this. If you know anything about this, or have any helpful info I would greatly appreciate it! Thank you so much!
Is this what your state considers homeschooling? Every state has it’s own regulations, but I don’t think any allow you to declare yourself a homeschooler after the fact. In NYS, for instance, homeschooled students can take college classes, but they still have to file paperwork with the district ahead of time. If they enroll in public school, they’re no longer considered homeschoolers.
Why do you want to graduate early? Are you hoping to be admitted somewhere for spring?
My school is quite confusing when it comes to all this, but rather than having my school complete my transcripts and give me a diploma, my parents and I will keep track of the high school credits I have. I’m pretty sure that here in Colorado, that counts as homeschooling.
Ideally I’d like to graduate early because high school has been REALLY hard for me and I need a break as soon as possible. Not only that, but if I end up graduating through my school, I would have to take a few more general electives that I don’t feel are necessary. Graduating by Colorado’s homeschool requirements gets me out of a few classes I feel I don’t need to take. I also want to work and be in a few shows come Spring and it can sometimes be hard for me to balance College classes and shows.
For some reason, my high school advisor is worried about being excepted into CA schools with homeschooled transcripts.
I hope that made sense!
I am open to possibly allowing my high school to do my transcripts (and taking those extra credits) in the event that it will definitely pose a problem with being accepted into college.
California schools are strict about everyone needing to fulfill their “a-g” requirements. Can you show that you have done all of those? The 1 year visual/performing arts credit trips up a lot of OOS kids.
Typically in California, homeschooled kids submit transcripts from whatever community colleges and other educational institutions where they have taken classes, in addition to a transcript from their homeschool teacher (e.g. parent). They often take a number of SAT II tests and/or AP tests to validate that their coursework was rigorous.
Also, are your parents are on board for paying the additional $24,024 in nonresident supplemental tuition (which will increase by 5-8% per year)? There is no financial aid for OOS students for that amount.
P.S. Aaaaack “Cali”
Also, you might try posting over in the home schooling forum (http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/home-schooling-college/). They know lots more about home school transcripts.
Thank you for the info! And in the event that I do attend college in CA, I will have lived there for at least a year if not longer (I’m attending a gap year program). How long does it take to become a CA resident?
If you come to California for education purposes, you will not be able to establish residency unless your parents move to California or you become an independent student with no money from your parents.
UCB’s website has an explanation on how to establish residency, which is very difficult. Expect to pay OOS fees all 4 years if you are only in CA for school.