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We know that students have lots of options when it comes to completing their secondary education. Students who have pursued a secondary education outside a traditionally accredited curriculum, including home-school, self-designed studies, or online school, are welcome to apply to Mount Holyoke. We reserve the right to require an interview for students who are home-schooled, graduating early, or attending online school.

How do I apply as a home-schooled student?

The application process is quite similar to all other applicants. Mount Holyoke uses the or , including our Supplement questions and an optional Supplemental Essay. One difference is that we do require the ACT or SAT from home-schooled applicants. Waivers of this requirement may be possible in cases where the student has completed college-level coursework or AP self-study.

What are the specific components that home-schooled students must submit?

1. A transcript or evaluation of coursework and performance. Home-schooling families typically create their own transcript that outlines the courses pursued and their grades. Grades from any dual enrollment courses the student pursues must also be submitted (unofficial transcripts are acceptable). A typical home-schooled transcript includes a list of the courses the student has pursued by year and designates the source if the applicant pursued a mixture of self-study, online, and community college/dual enrollment opportunities. Each student's path is unique, but the transcript should reflect an organized overview by date or semester with course names and grades. The syllabi or supporting materials (#2) will expand on the content covered in those courses.
2. Curriculum description, including syllabi for any self-designed courses
3. A home-school essay, which is an explanation of the decision to home-school from either the home-schooling coordinator or the parent/guardian.This is typically included in the “School Report” section of the application.

What if I don’t have teachers to write my letters of recommendation?

We prefer to see letters from individuals who have taught or mentored the applicant and who can speak to their potential as a learner as well as a future college student. Often this varies from applicant to applicant, as it reflects the individual contacts applicants made during their home-schooling time.

Do I need to submit standardized tests as a home-schooled applicant?

Yes. Please review our testing policy for home-schooled students (please note that testing waivers may be possible).