<p>I second p3t’s suggestion of Chapman. Seems worth looking at. I also know it made the short-list of a good friend who was looking for strong dance schools (wound up in Irvine’s program, though I seem to recall that she liked Chapman’s b/c it was more ballet-based…this info is a few years old, so don’t quote me). The school is also close enough for a visit, which would be handy. The regular admissions deadline is Jan. 15 (although they’ll accept late applications if space remains available): [Chapman</a> University - Admission - Deadlines](<a href=“Page Not Found | Chapman University”>Page Not Found | Chapman University).</p>
<p>The UC deadlines passed awhile ago, so that’s pretty much a moot point anyway.</p>
<p>I don’t know much about Mills, but it’s an all-women’s college in Oakland and I’ve heard some good things. Might also be worth a look. Also, Occidental. I didn’t check deadlines.</p>
<p>Out of curiosity, do you mind sharing your SAT score breakdown? Your total score is strong enough that the breakdown might not make much difference, but it might still help people gauge safeties.</p>
<p>High School: Homeschooled. All academic courses are taken online through The Potter’s School, a college-preparatory distance learning program. I log in to a virtual classroom once weekly for each class, interacting with incredibly talented students from around the world. All classes are honors or college level, each requiring a diagnostic exam and/or teacher approval for admittance. The website provides detailed information: [The</a> Potter’s School](<a href=“http://www.pottersschool.org/]The”>http://www.pottersschool.org/)</p>
<p>Honors
• Jericho International Honor Society. Unlike other honor societies that use only grades and scores as the primary basis for membership, recognition in the Jericho International Honor Society is based primarily on participation in service and ministry. However, a 3.0 GPA is required.
• Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth<br>
• California College of the Arts, Pre-college Program, college scholarship winner (one of twelve out of 300). Chosen as the top graphic design student for summer of 2007. (I am completely self-taught and this was my first time receiving formal instruction).<br>
Academic Interests
• I am a compulsive reader of anything and everything, and belong to five libraries. Literature, writing and poetry are the pinnacle of my academic interests. I also enjoy history and have a current interest in psychology. I love buying used texts and fine art books on the internet to teach myself new subjects.<br>
• My history papers have been published on hyperhistory.net, a website designed as a resource for high school World History students.
• All things artistic. My interests continue to evolve weekly. Art history, theater, and period costuming are also other avenues I would love to explore.</p>
<p>Comments
• I will be the first member of my family to attend college, and the first grandchild to graduate from high school. </p>
<p>SAT score break down:</p>
<p>RC-710
Writing-790
Math-670</p>
<p>brainyartist, you are very accomplished and should have many good options. My children are younger, and I am not up on colleges, but I do have one suggestion for you. The title of your thread is misleading. I think you would find more of the specific advice you need if you started another one which includes the essential factors:</p>
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<li> You’ve been homeschooled.</li>
<li> You will need significant financial aid.</li>
<li> You are looking for very strong academics, as well as top dance and arts programs.</li>
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<p>Best of luck!</p>