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<p>And in our state an evaluator looks over a portfolio each year, signs off on it, and then we submit the portfolio w/evaluator page to the school.</p>
<p>That didn’t count for Pitt. They wanted a transcript from a third party.</p>
<p>It seriously is strange - and shows they aren’t particularly homeschool friendly even if they will admit homeschoolers without the above. Their letter specifically says they can take fall semester classes, but not spring semester, if the issue isn’t resolved.</p>
<p>When my guy e-mailed Pitt asking about homeschool requirements prior to any applications, he was told they needed nothing extra. We were VERY surprised to get the transcript requirement letter in the mail… and were going to withdraw the application… but then he got his acceptance letter and merit aid offer. Incredibly strange.</p>
<p>All other colleges my two older boys applied to were perfectly “normal” with homeschooling, and again, we didn’t even do course descriptions. We did submit an overall reading lists, but textbooks weren’t on it - just books read for classes or pleasure. We chose to do that. It wasn’t required. We had it anyway from our portfolios and it demonstrated my guys’ interests so, why not?</p>