Home School
Frequently Asked Questions about Home School Applications
Answers
What materials do I need to submit if I am home schooled?
Home-schooled students should complete the Home School Supplement to the Common Application’s Secondary School report. This form provides students and families with an opportunity to describe their approach to home schooling and to provide information on curriculum, grading scale and evaluation. Dartmouth receives many applications from home school students, and our holistic review process allows for us to consider each applicant within the context of their own school or educational environment.
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How do you read applications from home school students?
We read every application in the context of each applicant's community and opportunities. Just as every community, high school, and family is unique, we recognize that the opportunities for each home-schooled student is unique. Dartmouth receives a number of applications from home-schooled students each year, so there is no need to worry that we are not accustomed to home-schooled applicants.
Home school students need to submit the home school supplement, which helps us understand the context of the academic and extracurricular opportunities available.
Home school applicants should complete the rest of the application just like other first year applicants, including testing.
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As a home school student, who should write my recommendations?
We encourage home school applicants to request teacher recommendations from two instructor(s), academic tutor(s), or academic mentor(s) with whom they do not have a family-relationship. If you have not worked directly with individuals outside of your home, a brief statement from your "home school supervisor" will be acceptable.
Parents or guardians who serve as the "home school supervisor" may complete the Home School supplement.
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How can a home school student demonstrate language proficiency?
You can demonstrate language proficiency either via an SAT II subject test or via an AP exam. Either one is fine with the Admissions Office. The AP exam may have the added benefit of gaining you academic credit once you get to college.
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