Applying to college as a homeschooled student gets easier each year as more colleges recruit and offer admission to qualified homeschooled applicants. Understanding the college admissions process from the homeschool perspective prepares you and your teen to approach this season with confidence!
The big picture: Your teen’s college application timeline
Every college has an online application form that is usually available in August. Typically, students apply to college in the fall of their senior year. Students who plan to take a gap year or delay college for a year (or more) for other reasons should apply in the fall one year prior to enrollment.
To make your job easier, members can download our free College Application Timeline and Checklist, attached at the bottom of this article.
There are four application types, each with different deadlines, obligations, and privileges. Let’s discuss the pros and cons: