Home School Options Right Now—Time Sensitive

sbjdorlo
Thu, 07 Dec 2017 07:36:52 +0000

OP, where are your parents in this decision-making process? What are their thoughts? How involved will they be in your transition to homeschooling? It will be a big transition, for sure, but if you have some support in your corner (your parents, to begin with, and your current counselor), you probably can make a successful transition.

As a college consultant who’s worked with a lot of homeschoolers and students from unusual educational backgrounds like the one you describe, it’s essential to really get support from people who understand the college application process and how to best present the change in your education. Exactly right that you don’t want to be seen as unmotivated, but you also don’t want to be seen as someone who can’t get up for classes unless you have a legitimate medical excuse (as one of my students did when the change to homeschooling became necessary).

Do research on what your options are, or work with someone who can help you. This seems a lot for you to try and do on your own.