My oldest is applying to school as a homeschooler this year. I fully expect him NOT to get a full scholarship anywhere and he has a 99% ACT score.
To apply to college as a homeschooler hoping for merit aid you will want
- extensive documentation of your homeschool process. You will need a school profile document and a LONG transcript with curriculum, book lists, teacher names, resource names, credit information and graduation requirements. I hope you have a parent willing to put in a lot of hours on this
- An ACT and/or SAT score preferably at or above the 75% of schools you're look at
- Another chunk of verifying data is good. This can come in the form of SAT-2 tests, AP tests, a dual enroll transcript, outside class grades that are well documented. You will probably want at least 3 or more outside classes/tests. Note that some schools list particular requirements for homeschoolers (though sometimes they can flex on these if you have good other documentation).
- Some indication of what you did with your extra time as a homeschooler and some collaboration and leadership skills.
There are actually some disadvantages to having skipped a grade. Especially as a homeschooler when you can learn at your own pace regardless. The most competitive applicants to schools are wildly gifted and have had that extra year to develop their extracurriculars and maturity level.