<p>Other than completing the homeschool supplement to the Common App, we didn’t need anything extra for every school except Pitt (and Penn St + Temple would be similar). We didn’t even do course descriptions - not even on the Common App, but our courses were quite common and my guy had high test scores as well as LORs from community college profs. I think descriptions are more important with borderline candidates or unusual classes.</p>
<p>Pitt wanted a final transcript approved by a third party. It seemed weird because we’re in PA and our state doesn’t require anything like that of homeschoolers. My guy got accepted with merit aid anyway (without a third party approved transcript) and I suspect not having one would have been a formality for him, but I’d have wanted to get that in writing had he chosen to go to Pitt since their letter claimed kids could take fall classes, but not spring classes unless the issue was resolved. (They say the Dean can come up with alternatives.) Since he’s going elsewhere it isn’t an issue.</p>
<p>I now recommend homeschoolers avoid those schools and choose to apply elsewhere. There are so many schools without hassles, why worry about those with them? But, if you wanted those schools anyway, at least go in with your eyes open.</p>