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sdgirl32 · 05-07-2007, 06:53 PM

Hello, I am currently homeschooling and wonder do I have a chance of getting into a UC by the admission by exception policy? My ACT composite was a 25 that broke down into the following:
Math: 19
English: 25
Writting: 9
Science: 24
Reading: 31
SAT II
Spanish: 380
US History: 640
(Not good enough for eligibility by examination alone)

I know I can get into UCR as a homeschooler, but I really don't want to. Would it be hard to get into UC Davis? Will I have to go to a CC. I have already taken 9 CC classes during my high school career. I need to go to a UC because of financial reasons because it is the cheapest.
Thanks

**Erin** · 06-14-2007, 05:10 PM

sdgirl32, sorry for the late reply. I don't have much experience with home-schooled students, so I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to offer advice. Anybody else?

Patti.K · 06-27-2007, 05:24 PM

What year are you? JUNIOR/Senior? If you're an entering Senior, I recommend you taking the SAT bc 25/36 on the ACT is not really what we would consider "HIGH" for any of the UCS other than Riverside or Merced. Your best bet would be to take the SATs (if Math isn't your strongest suit) and try to raise your score.
Best of luck!
Patti K

sdgirl32 · 06-28-2007, 09:45 PM

I just graduated. I just wanted to see if anyone knew how hard it is for a homeschooler to get into a UC. Those are my stats and I got accepted into UCD and UCSC. I know my ACT scores were not the best, but I did not study because I found out at the last minute I needed them before January. After I posted this I found out only 8 homeschoolers were admitted by exception last year. If any other homeschooled kids need help with the UC process I would be glad to help. The main thing is to set yourself apart in your essay. Just hang in there and remember that UCR does admit homeschoolers with a portfolio. It is not impossible.

05-07-2007, 06:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
sdgirl32 Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 3	Homeschooler getting into a UC Hello, I am currently homeschooling and wonder do I have a chance of getting into a UC by the admission by exception policy? My ACT composite was a 25 that broke down into the following: Math: 19 English: 25 Writting: 9 Science: 24 Reading: 31 SAT II Spanish: 380 US History: 640 (Not good enough for eligibility by examination alone) I know I can get into UCR as a homeschooler, but I really don't want to. Would it be hard to get into UC Davis? Will I have to go to a CC. I have already taken 9 CC classes during my high school career. I need to go to a UC because of financial reasons because it is the cheapest. Thanks Last edited by sdgirl32 : 05-08-2007 at 12:14 AM.

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06-27-2007, 05:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Patti.K Within my grasp! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 110	What year are you? JUNIOR/Senior? If you're an entering Senior, I recommend you taking the SAT bc 25/36 on the ACT is not really what we would consider "HIGH" for any of the UCS other than Riverside or Merced. Your best bet would be to take the SATs (if Math isn't your strongest suit) and try to raise your score. Best of luck! Patti K

06-28-2007, 09:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
sdgirl32 Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 3	I just graduated. I just wanted to see if anyone knew how hard it is for a homeschooler to get into a UC. Those are my stats and I got accepted into UCD and UCSC. I know my ACT scores were not the best, but I did not study because I found out at the last minute I needed them before January. After I posted this I found out only 8 homeschoolers were admitted by exception last year. If any other homeschooled kids need help with the UC process I would be glad to help. The main thing is to set yourself apart in your essay. Just hang in there and remember that UCR does admit homeschoolers with a portfolio. It is not impossible.

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