If you homeschool all the way through. What are the requirements/testing etc to get into a college/uni. My aunt who is against me homeschooling was rather haughtily telling me that third party testing is mandatory. Anyone who didn't was stupid. I am wondering if that rings true or is she full of hot air because she likes to be opinionated :|
It may be differentin Canada, but around here, you need either the SAT or ACT to get into college. Texas schools are required to accept homeschoolers regardless of "diploma", but they need a transcript and test score.
So if you take the GED, you don't need to take the SAT or ACT?! I thought every college needed either an SAT or ACT score from every student.
Around here, I guess they are lax LOL! I have never taken the SATs but have gotten into both a college and a university. I DID have to take placement testing after I signed up (just sort of a math/english on computer test at the school) to make sure I was put in the correct classes, but that wasn't a prerequisite for enrollment. What they cared about was my hs transcripts and my 'entry essay'. Granted, I was a ps kid, not a homeschooled one, so I don't know if it's any different.
hmm my Aunt was indicating that I can't grade I think because she was saying no one would take me seriously when I tell them my kids marks. Which is insulting. But I think you are right they likely have some sort of placement testing. And samples of their work in a portfolio would also help I imagine. But since they are only in PS at the moment I am not sure why she was carrying on.
You don't need GED. Your homeschool diploma will take the place of it. (You CAN get a GED if you wish, but you don't NEED it!) Rachael took the ACT, and that's it. She's planning on re-taking it in the fall to get a higher score. This is HER decision, not mine. I'm more than pleased with the score she got the first time around. Usually a college will take either the SAT or ACT. Those scores, along with GPA, are what they look at. GED does NOT take the place of ACT/SAT!!! It just says you have the equivilent of a high school education without a diploma.
Another thought.. If you go visit the University website for the schools your children might be interested in, and check out admissions, I think they will usually tell you what you need to have when you apply. With homeschool going more mainstream these days, they might even give you a better idea there, as well. And if all else fails, send someone in admissions an e-mail. Even if your child chooses a different school, it will at least give you an idea of what you are up against.
In La., students can take a test called COMPASS at the college, which tells the college whether the prospective student has the ability to benefit from a college education. Students can be enrolled with a homeschool diploma and transcript and a COMPASS, but it's easier with a decent SAT/ACT, which can be taken by homeschoolers, too. Apparently, if the program you have homeschooled under (presumably, such as Abeka Academy) is accredited, they accept that diploma/transcript the same as one from any public school, but if you homeschooled independently, they'll give you a COMPASS test.
She doesn't know what she's talking about. Different universities have different admission requirements. Some might want tests while others will want a portfolio of work and an interview. Still others have no policy yet and so might be open to a more custom approach. By the time your kids are ready it's quite likely most schools will have a clear policy. The basic fact is that homeschoolers attend college and they got in somehow. This sounds like a subject you just need to stop discussing with your Aunt if it keeps getting brought up. "We've made our choice and we're happy with it. It's not up for discussion. Think the Maple Leafs will make it to the cup next year?"
In NY most Colleges require the SAT or ACT. Community (2yr) colleges do not require that for addmission though but high enough grades on them can place you in the non remedial or basic English and Math classes. The colleges use the test scores and the transcript created by the parent to determine addmission.
It depends on the college you apply to, and yes if the kid has taken the GED then they will administer the Compass test.
My daughter just finish homeschool and started College the first of May and she did the SAT test and did a wonderful job. Yes, they look at the diploma and GPA nothing else. They are very nice gave us no trouble. She tested out well. They told me they like homeschooler because they are more eager to learn.
AND (generally speaking!) they are more independent learners. They don't need someone to hold their hand.
You need SAT1 and SAT2 depending on the field. GED is enough for community colleges but good colleges require SAT1 and SAT2 in the major courses you want to study. Home school diploma is worthless. We had the experience with three children in the following fields: medicine, computer science and english literature.
HOME SCHOOL DIPLOMAS ARE NOT WORTHLESS!!! WHEREVER did you get that idea? ANY diploma BY ITSELF is worthless to get into college without ACT/SAT. But homeschool diplomas are accepted the same as any other. Living in central Ohio, I am part of a pretty big homeschool community. I know kids who have full-ride scholarships to prestigious universities, kids who attend community colleges, kids who attend state universities. The problems with a homeschool diploma are few and far between, and usually can be cleared up very quickly. If the university requires ACT/SAT, then the hs'ed kid will need them, same as any other kid.
Each college is different and there is no "one" right answer because each college has their guidelines. And just to clarify a little bit....it is best to understand a test like like a SAT. It simply is a "readiness" test....So for example, if your child is already doing college level work at the community college level......then is a SAT really needed? See----it is up to the university. So for kids seeking entrance into a particular college they need to work "backwards" In otherwords..which college are they going to AND then see what you need? So no , you do not always need a SAT or ACT.... But most of our children take them because they score high and they are good to have. At the community college level, you can take a test to see if you are ready for college called THEA here in Texas.... So if a child were doing CLEP ...College Level Examination Program...he would not even enter college right after high school if didn't want to...he could wait a tad longer... This has been a good option for us as I want my sons to do some missionary type of work or volunteer work..so they can CLEP and get a college degree while still at home and then transfer those credits to a degree again AS LONG AS THAT college accepts ALL of them. For example by the time my sons finishes high school, we are hoping he has close to a 2 yr degree and then can finish what else he needs after that. Again, there is NO one right answer for every college..the only thing "common" is that you NEED to ASK THE COLLEGE...
