My family moves a lot and I am considering an online high school graduation. Does anyone here have experience with it? For my higher studies, I am particularly concerned about universities' acceptance of online high school graduates. Any advice you can give?
In general, universities evaluate homeschooled and online high school graduates similarly to students from traditional high schools. The crucial factor is the school's accreditation. It's advisable to choose an accredited online high school, as its courses and diplomas will be more widely recognized by colleges and universities.
The acceptance procedure is also quite comprehensive. It would be best if you keep in mind that universities will evaluate your college readiness based on your courses, grades, standardized test scores (when required), recommendation letters, essays, and extracurricular activities or experiences. For example, you might include on your application any self-directed learning projects or any community involvement you have, to demonstrate the skills and disposition you've developed outside of a traditional classroom environment.
However, the weighting for grades provided by high schools can often be varied, and some universities might recalculate it on their scale to standardize among applicants. For example, some institutions consider both grades and coursework difficulty, leading to a recalculated GPA based on a uniform scale.
Lastly, check the admissions pages of universities you're interested in or reach out to their admissions offices directly for the specific policies regarding acceptance of online high school graduates.
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