Do homeschooled students perform better in college?

A 2016 study by the National Home Education Research Institute (NHERI) indicates homeschoolers scored between 15 and 30 percentage points higher on standardized academic achievement tests. Research also indicates students who received an education from a home-based program usually scored higher on the SAT/ACT.

Can homeschoolers go to Harvard?

Each applicant to Harvard College is considered with great care and homeschooled applicants are treated the same as all other applicants. There is no special process, but all relevant information about your educational and personal background is welcome.

What is a homeschool transcript?

Every homeschooled high school student needs a transcript—a concise official record of their high school coursework, summarizing their academic abilities at a glance. Transcripts aren’t just for college anymore. And these requests can come both during high school and after graduation.

Is dual enrollment the best option for my homeschool student?

Disclaimer #1: Dual enrollment is not the best option for every homeschool student or homeschool family. It has, however, been an amazing experience for one of my students. Disclaimer #2: Dual enrollment is not necessary for homeschool high school graduation. What Does Dual Enrollment Mean?

Where do dual enrollment classes take place?

Most dual enrollment classes are taken at the student’s high school, a local community college or online. Home-schooled students may also take dual credit courses if they meet state requirements.

Can Dual Enrollment students get college credit for AP classes?

Dual enrollment students can receive college credit for passing the course. However, there is no guarantee that the college you attend will accept your dual enrollment credits. AP students must take a standardized test at the end of the school year and receive a minimum score, determined by the college they attend, to receive credit.

How many credits must a student take in early admission dual enrollment?

How many credits must a student take in the early admission dual enrollment program? Early admission students must enroll in minimum of 12 college credit hours per semester, but cannot be required to enroll in more than 15 college credit hours per semester.