College for Homeschooled Students, Planning for Higher Education

Homeschooled students are the fastest growing educational group in the U.S., and "college for homeschooled" is becoming more of a standardized procedure, with specific guidelines coming out of many college admissions offices.

That said, it still takes a bit of extra work to get ready to apply. In addition, it is very important to do well on the SATs, or ACTs.

Contact the schools of interest to you and find out their guidelines related to college for homeschooled.

Application "season" generally begins in the fall of the year before one is planning to start college.

Apply. About 1000 U.S. colleges accept homeschooled students.

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