10 College Application Tips for Homeschooling Parents Ep. 71

In this episode of "Don't Check It Up," host Chuck welcomes Independent Educational Consultants Holly Ramsey and Dr. Michele Evard to share expert college application tips for homeschooling parents. As homeschooling grows, applying to college presents unique documentation challenges for families. Holly and Michelle, both experienced homeschool parents, dive into their 10 great tips for navigating the process. They provide actionable advice on how to correctly categorize activities and academics on the Common App , create a concise, one-page official transcript , and determine the appropriate GPA (recommending a weighted, high ethical GPA). The experts also emphasize the importance of rigor and validation through outside sources like dual enrollment or AP classes, and crafting clear, compelling, and brief course descriptions (avoiding 72-page summaries!). Finally, they detail why parents acting as the school counselor should include a homeschool profile to explain their educational philosophy, grading scale, and provide crucial context about educational partners. For more in-depth guidance, listeners are encouraged to check out their book, College Unmazed. (https://www.collegeunmazed.com/homeschool)