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I'm qualified to write about unschoolers going to college because I unschooled my middle school and high school years, and ended up gaining admission to my top-choice college with a pretty nice financial aid package. Whoohoo!
(By the way, that picture above is me on my college campus)
I believe that any teenager can follow his or her interests and passions, and still get admitted into their college of choice.
That's why I made this lens.
(If you want more general information about unschooling high school, visit the Unschooling Teens lens. Also, you might find How to Choose a Career helpful!)
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Spotlight on: Helping Your Homeschooler Transition to College
Homeschoolers' College Admissions Handbook: Preparing Your 12- to 18-Year-Old for a Smooth Transition
Amazon Price: $12.21 (as of 11/29/2009)
"I have a 13 year old who will begin 7th grade next year, so I purchased this book in addition to Homeschooling : The Teen Years. This book was a great help to me and I'm sure I will refer to it many times over the next few years.
I had been considered a correspondence school or diploma-granting private school for my son's high school course work when I purchased this book. By reading the material given by parents whose children had attended college, seeing the different transcript types, and learning of various ways to earn college credit, I changed my mind about the correspondence school. I will continue with the current plan and create my son's needed transcripts and portfolio together with him so that he may attend the college of his choice when the time comes.
I especially liked the checklist at the end of the book. I was confused over when my son would need to take the PSAT and SAT and when to actually apply to college and for financial aid. Based on this book, my son will begin his foreign language courses when he begins 7th grade and is planning to look into a local 4-H group in order to build group and leadership skills and possibly earn a scholarship."
- C. Routon, reviewer
Deciding to Go to College
Deciding whether or not to go to college is a big thing. I didn't decide until the fall of my senior year! Man, I had a lot of work do in a very short amount of time - everything from campus visits to composing my transcripts. Luckily for me, I had done a lot of things during my high school years that colleges like to see - I had leadership positions, professional experiences, volunteer work, and a multitude of other things.
Hopefully, you are reading this before your freshman year (around age 14 or 15) and you have the next four years to build up your admissions package to impress the college of your dreams.
If you are still in your freshman year, then be sure to keep excellent records of what you learn about, in case you decide later to go to college.
If you're in your later high school years, start by listing everything you remember learning about since your freshman year or so.
Hopefully, you are reading this before your freshman year (around age 14 or 15) and you have the next four years to build up your admissions package to impress the college of your dreams.
If you are still in your freshman year, then be sure to keep excellent records of what you learn about, in case you decide later to go to college.
If you're in your later high school years, start by listing everything you remember learning about since your freshman year or so.
Spotlight on: Choosing the Right College
Choosing the Right College: 2008-2009: The Whole Truth about America's Top Schools
Amazon Price: $21.28 (as of 11/29/2009)
"This book provides a superb review of what to expect after enrolling in most of the well known US colleges. The nature of the faculty, the student culture, academic expectations, campus atmosphere, graduation rates, housing, amenities and total costs and more are all covered in fascinating detail. Student and faculty comments are especially revealing. Its an entertaining and informative read and the perfect aid in selecting the right institution for todays student. Provides an even handed assessment of activism among faculty and students so that regardless of your preferences you will have a well informed description of what to expect. Indispensable for current high school graduates." - R. Lessley, reviewer
Finding a Friendly College
How do you find a homeschool-friendly college?
In my experience, it's a combination of research and visiting the campus. Oftentimes, colleges that offer scholarships specifically for homeschoolers are friendly. In my experience, colleges that don't offer those aren't usually familiar with an unschool philosophy, either.
The most friendly colleges will actually have a counselor just for homeschoolers. This can be a great help, because s/he can help you put together your package in a way that will appeal to the admissions committee.
Not to say that general counselors aren't good as well. General counselors also tend to be more impressed with homeschoolers because they general deal with traditional students who have conventional portfolios.
Always visit the campus of the school you're considering. I could tell within five minutes of arriving if I was still interested in the school, and it's that way for many students. Many teens say they know their school when it "feels right".
This can get costly if your school choices are far away from home, so narrow it down as much as possible before you make the trip. If they don't have the major you want, skip them. Too big or too small? Community is really important? Too religious or not religious enough? You want to make sure that your school is supportive of you.
Also, check out the student reviews sites to find out what student complaints are. With the college I will be attending, the majority of the complaints are that the school is very serious, with many academic workaholics and very few parties and social activities. This happened to be exactly what I was looking for, so the reviews helped.
Also check out sites like MySpace's Grade My Professor to see what students are saying about the teachers. This may give you an idea of the student body culture.
Above all, find a campus where you feel at home! It'll be your home for four or five years, so you want it to suit you. College is too expensive for you to go to a place you hate!
In my experience, it's a combination of research and visiting the campus. Oftentimes, colleges that offer scholarships specifically for homeschoolers are friendly. In my experience, colleges that don't offer those aren't usually familiar with an unschool philosophy, either.
The most friendly colleges will actually have a counselor just for homeschoolers. This can be a great help, because s/he can help you put together your package in a way that will appeal to the admissions committee.
Not to say that general counselors aren't good as well. General counselors also tend to be more impressed with homeschoolers because they general deal with traditional students who have conventional portfolios.
Always visit the campus of the school you're considering. I could tell within five minutes of arriving if I was still interested in the school, and it's that way for many students. Many teens say they know their school when it "feels right".
This can get costly if your school choices are far away from home, so narrow it down as much as possible before you make the trip. If they don't have the major you want, skip them. Too big or too small? Community is really important? Too religious or not religious enough? You want to make sure that your school is supportive of you.
Also, check out the student reviews sites to find out what student complaints are. With the college I will be attending, the majority of the complaints are that the school is very serious, with many academic workaholics and very few parties and social activities. This happened to be exactly what I was looking for, so the reviews helped.
Also check out sites like MySpace's Grade My Professor to see what students are saying about the teachers. This may give you an idea of the student body culture.
Above all, find a campus where you feel at home! It'll be your home for four or five years, so you want it to suit you. College is too expensive for you to go to a place you hate!
The Campus Visit
The most important part of your campus visit is how you feel while you walk around. Do you feel completely at ease, or are you dodging broken glass from last night's party? Do you want a non-smoking campus, or do you want to smoke in the dorm?Since you'll be spending a good part of your time there for the next four or five years, it's important that you feel uplifted by the surroundings.
If your parents are supportive of you, I encourage you to take them with you. They can ask questions you'll not even think of!
Try to go to campus in the middle of the week. Then you'll see it like it really is - with students actually going to classes and interacting. See whether the students say hello to one another, or if no one interacts at all.
When you get to campus, you'll probably know how you feel before you're finished parking.
When you get to the office where you'll sign in for your tour, pay attention to how the staff treats you. Are they friendly and personable, or are they "just doing their job"? Is the waiting room friendly and relaxing, or is it more like the dentist?
I've found that good colleges often have yearbooks, alumnus magazines, and the recent student newspaper sitting around for your perusal. (By the way, you should look through these publications for clues on the student body. The paper is an invaluable resource.)
Once on your tour (which should be a student - I'm wary of schools that use counselors for tours), pay attention to the tour guide. Assume that this person is one of the best representatives that the school has to offer - because s/he probably is. Does s/he talk about hot weekend parties or awesome classes? Does s/he reveal any cliques on campus?
Ask the student questions to get real answers about student life. How many students are involved in Greek life? Is it important to the culture to be in a fraternity? How many students are practicing (whatever the school is - Catholic, Baptist, etc)? Is the school Pride-friendly? How much are grades or social life emphasized?
Also take a look at the fliers on the bulletin boards. Are they for movies? Academic clubs? Concerts? Debates?
If possible, pick up a copy of the student paper. Are the editorials opinionated? What issues are the students dealing with on campus?
Also pay attention and ask to see areas that are only pointed out. Why would you breeze past the science center, the dorm, or the gym? Take a look in dorm bathrooms, too. Are they clean?
Notice how the buildings look. Are they taken care of, or is the paint peeling? How about the classroom equipment - is it modern? One campus I visited had tiny elementary school desks and chairs in some classrooms, because those were cheaper.
Take a look at the students, too. Are they all wearing name-brand clothes, frat tees, or is it a fair jumble? Do many students have body art, or are they clean-cut? Are many sporting the same fad haircut? You'll want to feel at home on campus, whether that's through diversity or conformity.
Also ask questions about the local community. Is there a movie theatre nearby? Are the businesses friendly to students? Do they hire students?
Also try to meet with a professor in your area of interest. Pay attention to their office, and the way they talk to you. Do you want to spend years in their presence?
Choosing a campus is a big decision, but know what you want and it'll be a breeze.
Photo courtesy of Chavral Brasil.
Spotlight on: Homeschooler Portfolios and Transcripts
Best Resumes for College Students And New Grads: Jump-Start Your Career!
Amazon Price: $9.20 (as of 11/29/2009)
Even though this book is written for college graduates, I still found it very useful in formatting my own resume. It has lots of examples of real resumes!
Creating Your Resume
Every unschooling student should have a resume by the time they graduate.
But what goes on a resume?
Anytime you held a job, internship, or volunteer position (Retail clerk, stage hand, comfort volunteer with local hospice) as well as the time period held (300-hour internship, February 2007-April 2007) and useful details (Duties included: prop management, assisting disabled cast members, sound effect assistance).
Any seminars, classes, or workshops you took that tie-in with the rest of your resume. For example, I spent my high school years getting theatre experience, so in addition to my professional experience, I also listed the playwriting seminar I took.
List clubs you participated in, especially if you became a leader in the group. Scouts and 4H count, as do literary discussion clubs, writing groups, robotics meetups, and any other regular gathering of specialized interest.
Mention anytime you received recognition for talent or effort - like winning the blue ribbon (or any ribbon!) for basket weaving. The fact that you won something shows that you pursued enough to become knowledgeable, and became good enough that you impressed unbiased people.
Even non-job professional experience should be listed! This means writing that was published, etc.
Remember that the resume is an overview of the best and most notable accomplishments - resumes should never be more than two pages long. You will have the chance to show every accomplishment in more detail in your portfolio.
But what goes on a resume?
Anytime you held a job, internship, or volunteer position (Retail clerk, stage hand, comfort volunteer with local hospice) as well as the time period held (300-hour internship, February 2007-April 2007) and useful details (Duties included: prop management, assisting disabled cast members, sound effect assistance).
Any seminars, classes, or workshops you took that tie-in with the rest of your resume. For example, I spent my high school years getting theatre experience, so in addition to my professional experience, I also listed the playwriting seminar I took.
List clubs you participated in, especially if you became a leader in the group. Scouts and 4H count, as do literary discussion clubs, writing groups, robotics meetups, and any other regular gathering of specialized interest.
Mention anytime you received recognition for talent or effort - like winning the blue ribbon (or any ribbon!) for basket weaving. The fact that you won something shows that you pursued enough to become knowledgeable, and became good enough that you impressed unbiased people.
Even non-job professional experience should be listed! This means writing that was published, etc.
Remember that the resume is an overview of the best and most notable accomplishments - resumes should never be more than two pages long. You will have the chance to show every accomplishment in more detail in your portfolio.
Amazon Spotlight
From Homeschool to College and Work: Turning Your Homeschooled Experiences into College and Job Portfolios
Amazon Price: (as of 11/29/2009)
This has great real-life examples about transcript formatting and portfolio ideas.
Building Your Transcripts
Oh, transcripts. These are generally the hardest part for an unschooler to put together, and yet the most important. Colleges want to make sure that every student has had a satisfactory college prep education.
One tip about this is to take your real-life experiences and give them conventional course names. Yes, it is possible to learn about zoology by volunteering at a wildlife preserve and rescue center.
Though you don't always have to give your courses completely boring course names. You don't have to say you studied "English: Grade 9" if it would be more descriptive to say "Imaginative Writing".
For reference, here at the requirements for every incoming student at University of Missouri - Kansas City:
4 Units of English : One of which may be in speech or debate (2 units emphasizing composition or writing skills are required).
4 Units of Mathematics (Algebra I or higher)
3 Units of Science (Not including General Science): (Must include lab)
3 Units of Social Studies: World History, American History, American Government, Principles of Democracy etc.
2 Units of a Single Foreign Language
1 Unit of Fine Arts
As you can see, some unschoolers will find this a tall order if they don't make an effort to learn about a wide variety of things.
Check out this PDF about core courses for graduation for homeschoolers going directly to a job, college, or Ivy League college.
(One thing I'll make clear: unschoolers should actively pursue education through both books and real-world experience, to be sure to get well-rounded out-of-the-house experiences. It will be very hard to explain to colleges why unschooling was a good idea if all of your learning experiences involve Wii Fit and late-night Discovery Channel).
There are different ways to write up your transcripts. You can use a fill-in-the-blanks worksheet (some private colleges offer these on their website), or you can create your own from scratch. I chose to look at a variety of different transcripts and create my own on the computer.
The colleges I talked to said that all transcripts need to be signed by an official with a title to be considered by the college. In this case, the official is your parent or legal guardian. My dad signed my transcripts as my "educational counselor", as suggested by my college.
One tip about this is to take your real-life experiences and give them conventional course names. Yes, it is possible to learn about zoology by volunteering at a wildlife preserve and rescue center.
Though you don't always have to give your courses completely boring course names. You don't have to say you studied "English: Grade 9" if it would be more descriptive to say "Imaginative Writing".
For reference, here at the requirements for every incoming student at University of Missouri - Kansas City:
4 Units of English : One of which may be in speech or debate (2 units emphasizing composition or writing skills are required).
4 Units of Mathematics (Algebra I or higher)
3 Units of Science (Not including General Science): (Must include lab)
3 Units of Social Studies: World History, American History, American Government, Principles of Democracy etc.
2 Units of a Single Foreign Language
1 Unit of Fine Arts
As you can see, some unschoolers will find this a tall order if they don't make an effort to learn about a wide variety of things.
Check out this PDF about core courses for graduation for homeschoolers going directly to a job, college, or Ivy League college.
(One thing I'll make clear: unschoolers should actively pursue education through both books and real-world experience, to be sure to get well-rounded out-of-the-house experiences. It will be very hard to explain to colleges why unschooling was a good idea if all of your learning experiences involve Wii Fit and late-night Discovery Channel).
There are different ways to write up your transcripts. You can use a fill-in-the-blanks worksheet (some private colleges offer these on their website), or you can create your own from scratch. I chose to look at a variety of different transcripts and create my own on the computer.
The colleges I talked to said that all transcripts need to be signed by an official with a title to be considered by the college. In this case, the official is your parent or legal guardian. My dad signed my transcripts as my "educational counselor", as suggested by my college.
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Amazon Spotlight
Homeschooler's Guide to Portfolios and Transcripts
Amazon Price: (as of 11/29/2009)
This is a classic resource for homeschooled students.
Lorel Shea, reviewer, says:
"We are currently assembling a portfolio for my homeschooled teen. Loretta Heuer's book has been very helpful. The author includes easy to follow instructions on how to document learning and present the homeschooled college applicant in the best possible light. The book emphasizes that even non-traditional learners or unschoolers can pull together a solid transcript. Particularly useful were the reproducible worksheets used for listing films viewed, books read, trips taken, etc. Heuer even goes into great detail on the importance of word choice, and her organized list of verbs is a nice bonus. I feel a lot more confident about the whole admissions process after reading this guide."
Building Your Portfolio
Building your portfolio is a long process, starting years before you actually want to apply to college.
Your portfolio is like an expanded resume - your accomplishments in detail. Since most of my portfolio was about theatre, I had a lot of photos of me with the actors, me in costume, and photos of the plays, as well as copies of the scripts I wrote and the media recognition I got for my accomplishments.
To build an impressive portfolio, you just need to consistently pursue accomplishments. Whenever I heard of a playwriting contest, I submitted. I lost a lot. Probably 99% of the time. Just stay motivated, and you'll accomplish something eventually, in whatever field you love.
Love video games? Take classes in animation, and then produce your own flash-based games. Then submit them to game sites like Armor Games. Maybe if you like doing that, try producing your own animated cartoons and putting them on YouTube. Write essays for your local paper about violence in video games and what you think about all the hullabaloo that goes with it. Find out what it takes to work at Nintendo and start pursuing those things - and document it all along the way, so you can tell your admissions counselor about it.
Formatting
There is no one right way to format a portfolio. Every student has a different format, because even traditional students often compose their own portfolios.
You'll want more than one portfolio - your basic academic one, with an overview of everything; and a specialized one in the niche you pursued as a teenager. My specialized one was about playwriting. Maybe yours is music, or sports, or watercolors. Have this ready and let your admissions counselor know about this niche, because there are many college-offered scholarships even for non-majors in different departments. Occasionally, when the head of the department hears about you and your amazing portfolio, s/he will figure out how the department scholarship can apply to you. For example, the colleges I applied to all had acting scholarships, but no playwriting scholarships. One college decided that the reason why it was acting-specific was because they never had a playwright ask about it before, so I was opened up for the running. Whoohoo!
With an awesome portfolio, you might get that opportunity, too.
Doing Things For Free
People will often tell you that you deserve money for your accomplishments. They say that if you aren't getting paid for it, then it was worthless. This is true up to a point. You should get paid for being the cashier at the local department store. You should get paid for being a valet. You should get paid any time you hold a regular job.
However, there will be opportunities for you to donate your time or work "for free" but it will pay in the long run. For example, I submitted to all of those playwriting contests. Even when I got produced, I was never paid by any theatre. Why was this okay? Because all of those productions in my portfolio means I am getting "paid" in thousands of dollars of scholarship money!
(Which, by the way, is waaaay more than the standard royalties a play would earn.)
So donate your time and efforts. It's worth it.
Your portfolio is like an expanded resume - your accomplishments in detail. Since most of my portfolio was about theatre, I had a lot of photos of me with the actors, me in costume, and photos of the plays, as well as copies of the scripts I wrote and the media recognition I got for my accomplishments.
To build an impressive portfolio, you just need to consistently pursue accomplishments. Whenever I heard of a playwriting contest, I submitted. I lost a lot. Probably 99% of the time. Just stay motivated, and you'll accomplish something eventually, in whatever field you love.
Love video games? Take classes in animation, and then produce your own flash-based games. Then submit them to game sites like Armor Games. Maybe if you like doing that, try producing your own animated cartoons and putting them on YouTube. Write essays for your local paper about violence in video games and what you think about all the hullabaloo that goes with it. Find out what it takes to work at Nintendo and start pursuing those things - and document it all along the way, so you can tell your admissions counselor about it.
Formatting
There is no one right way to format a portfolio. Every student has a different format, because even traditional students often compose their own portfolios.
You'll want more than one portfolio - your basic academic one, with an overview of everything; and a specialized one in the niche you pursued as a teenager. My specialized one was about playwriting. Maybe yours is music, or sports, or watercolors. Have this ready and let your admissions counselor know about this niche, because there are many college-offered scholarships even for non-majors in different departments. Occasionally, when the head of the department hears about you and your amazing portfolio, s/he will figure out how the department scholarship can apply to you. For example, the colleges I applied to all had acting scholarships, but no playwriting scholarships. One college decided that the reason why it was acting-specific was because they never had a playwright ask about it before, so I was opened up for the running. Whoohoo!
With an awesome portfolio, you might get that opportunity, too.
Doing Things For Free
People will often tell you that you deserve money for your accomplishments. They say that if you aren't getting paid for it, then it was worthless. This is true up to a point. You should get paid for being the cashier at the local department store. You should get paid for being a valet. You should get paid any time you hold a regular job.
However, there will be opportunities for you to donate your time or work "for free" but it will pay in the long run. For example, I submitted to all of those playwriting contests. Even when I got produced, I was never paid by any theatre. Why was this okay? Because all of those productions in my portfolio means I am getting "paid" in thousands of dollars of scholarship money!
(Which, by the way, is waaaay more than the standard royalties a play would earn.)
So donate your time and efforts. It's worth it.
Spotlight on: Don't Worry, You'll Get In!
Don't Worry, You'll Get In: 100 Winning Tips for Stress-Free College Admissions
Amazon Price: $11.92 (as of 11/29/2009)
"Given today's high-pressure environment surrounding college admissions, this book provides the necessary tips for avoiding the usual stress. I highly recommend it." Brad Berner, reviewer
Recommendation Letters
Recommendation letters are an important (and sometimes mandatory) part of your admissions package. A will-written letter can tip the scales if the admissions committee is on the edge about your portfolio.
But who should write it?
Not your mom. Not anyone related to you.
Supervisors, mentors, teachers, and anyone who has worked beside or higher up from you is a good choice. Ideally, the person who writes your letter will be a good writer and also a person of stature in the community.
You will want at least two letters if possible - a professional letter and an academic letter. For many unschooled students, the academic one seems harder because they didn't have teachers! But when you think about it, you probably did. Maybe you take music or art lessons, or have a mentor in a subject. These people may be able to write your academic letter.
The letter should be detailed, so it's helpful to remind the person of a few of your accomplishments (in the group for four years, appeared in the newspaper last year, etc). Also let them know how you're going to use the letter - it will have a different tone depending on if it's for school or work.
If your college requires them to send it without you seeing it, give your letter-writer a stamped, addressed envelope so they can mail it easily.
But who should write it?
Not your mom. Not anyone related to you.
Supervisors, mentors, teachers, and anyone who has worked beside or higher up from you is a good choice. Ideally, the person who writes your letter will be a good writer and also a person of stature in the community.
You will want at least two letters if possible - a professional letter and an academic letter. For many unschooled students, the academic one seems harder because they didn't have teachers! But when you think about it, you probably did. Maybe you take music or art lessons, or have a mentor in a subject. These people may be able to write your academic letter.
The letter should be detailed, so it's helpful to remind the person of a few of your accomplishments (in the group for four years, appeared in the newspaper last year, etc). Also let them know how you're going to use the letter - it will have a different tone depending on if it's for school or work.
If your college requires them to send it without you seeing it, give your letter-writer a stamped, addressed envelope so they can mail it easily.
Spotlight on: College Planning for Gifted Students
College Planning for Gifted Students: Choosing And Getting into the Right College
Amazon Price: $13.16 (as of 11/29/2009)
This comprehensive guide is appropriate for all motivated students, not just those labeled "gifted." Other than the chapter entitled "Planning for Gifted Students: What Makes Them Different?" the book offers up suggestions, inventories, and checklists that are important for all college-bound teens. Of particular interest may be the sections on gifted students with disabilities and homeschoolers. Berger walks college-hopefuls through every step, from making an educational plan in seventh grade, to writing a successful essay, asking for letters of recommendation, and making the final choice. The book includes a glossary of college-planning terms, appendixes of early-entrance programs, Web sites, ACT/SAT hints and resources, a junior-year planning checklist, and contests and competitions.-Morgan Johnson-Doyle, Sierra High School
Unschoolers and Grades!
When you write out your high school transcripts, you're going to come up against needing to assign grades. Some unschoolers are really opposed to that, because they didn't evaluate themselves throughout the process. After all, they were unschoolers!
There are three options here:
1) Don't assign grades at all. Some private high schools are like this, anyway. My concern with this method is that colleges won't necessarily feel that an ungraded student could keep up in the college world.
2) Use a Pass/Fail system. This method, while satisfying the grade requirement, will take you out of the running for merit scholarships dependent on your grades. Students who chose this method often have very terrible financial aid packages.
3) Give yourself real A+ to F grades. The colleges I talked to recommended that an unschooler give themselves all A+'s (a 4.0 GPA). After all, if you failed in something, would you really want to tell your college about it?
There are three options here:
1) Don't assign grades at all. Some private high schools are like this, anyway. My concern with this method is that colleges won't necessarily feel that an ungraded student could keep up in the college world.
2) Use a Pass/Fail system. This method, while satisfying the grade requirement, will take you out of the running for merit scholarships dependent on your grades. Students who chose this method often have very terrible financial aid packages.
3) Give yourself real A+ to F grades. The colleges I talked to recommended that an unschooler give themselves all A+'s (a 4.0 GPA). After all, if you failed in something, would you really want to tell your college about it?
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- Janiece Janiece Apr 16, 2009 @ 9:47 pm
- Thanks for the info!!! It's useful for public school teens, homeschoolers, and unschoolers! 5's!
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- tandemonimom tandemonimom Aug 8, 2008 @ 9:02 pm
- Extremely helpful! Thanks for pulling all this info together!
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