How Do Homeschoolers Submit Course Descriptions to Colleges?
One of the big tasks when homeschooling high school is writing course descriptions. There comes a moment in senior year when a light bulb goes on. "What do I DO with it?" How do you actually submit course descriptions to a college?
Each college will have unique requirements and suggestions, so it's best to ask them directly and then try your best to do it exactly the way they want. You want to make it as easy as possible for the college, so they have warm feelings about your child - such warm feeling that they want to give you scholarships.
Some colleges like the information in an email attachment. Some will want a paper copy. Some will want a computer disc mailed to them. It's impossible to guess which way a particular college wants the information. Ask each admission department exactly how they want your course descriptions. If they don't answer then mail them a hard copy of the documents WITH a disc. That way they can have it in physical or electronic form.
When submitting transcripts and course descriptions, provide a one-page transcript first. Under that single loose piece of paper, provide the course description packet underneath. That way colleges can see an overview of the student first and decide if they WANT to read course descriptions. It just makes it a little easier for them to make that first round of decisions (for example, has the student met math requirements).
Mailing a package does not need to delay your application. Fill out the applications online first and get that completed. Mail the package later. The day you submit the online application is usually considered your official "application date". They expect other pieces to come trickling in slowly. The SAT scores, final grades, and other details do not come in at the moment of application either.
It's best to submit the online application immediately. At the same time, write an email to the admissions department to find out how they want the course descriptions. People in admissions usually deal with schools when it comes to records and transcripts. They will not view it as unusual when a parent handles that aspect of admission.
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