Preparing for College

I was delighted to find that colleges and universities love homeschool graduates! I did not run into anyone in the admission process who was less than enthusiastic about homeschooling and helpful to me in finding my way through the maze of red tape and paperwork. Applying to colleges and for scholarships is quite a process!

You may run into a different situation that I experienced, but realize that most universities and colleges WANT homeschoolers to attend their school. Homeschoolers have proved themselves as outstanding college students. Most schools have homeschool policies. You do not need to take the GED to get in. We did not have a high school diploma other than the one Katie Beth received from Grace Home Schoolers which is a support group, not an umbrella school. I would recommend that you NOT get a GED if you want your child to go to a better university and get scholarships. It looks better to have your own homeschool high school diploma.

I received so much help from another mother who was much more gifted administratively than I. She helped me through the entire process and I couldn't have done it without her. So, get help. Don't try to go through this process alone. Ask around. There's always a mom who is excellent and competent in the college admissions process and will help you through it.

Keep focused on the Lord and always be a good witness for the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Be blessed as you go through this challenging process!

--Meredith Curtis

Here is a copy of Katie Beth's transcripts. I kept them on my computer and printed them up as needed.

This is a copy of the course descriptions I sent along with Katie Beth's transcripts and SAT scores, as I was requested to do so by the admissions offices of various schools.

This is a copy of the cover letter that I sent along with the admission from, transcripts, course descriptions and SAT scores.

This is a copy of the admission essay that Katie Beth wrote when applying to Stetson University.

This is a copy of the recommendation letter that I wrote when Katie Beth applied to Stetson University.

This is a copy of the recommendation letter that my husband, Mike wrote as the principal of our home school.

This is a copy of the essay that Katie Beth had to write when applying for a scholarship. It is about why she wanted to pursue a college education and degree.

© 2006 Meredith Curtis (adapted from Homeschooling High School for the Glory of God by MLC)