How to Diplomatically Explain Lack of Opportunities?

Belle315
Mon, 23 Oct 2017 19:33:11 +0000

Homeschool mom here. I’m going to be honest with you.

The brutal truth is that Ivies and equivalents are going to expect that homeschooled kids did MORE than their public/private school peers, not less. It may or may not be fair, but it’s the truth.

I could give you a laundry list of things I have known homeschoolers to do with their “free” time, many of which my kids did. Volunteering is available in many forms in all but the most remote locations, for example.

You have good stats, OP. Unless you have a very singular talent, accomplishment, etc., I think you are barking up the wrong tree applying to schools with holistic admissions policies and very low admissions rates.

Instead, I would encourage you to look at schools that offer merit money for stats. You will still get a great education.