The transition to college is not a
passive rite of passage. Rather, it
requires much time and energy to
prepare for college success. All four
years of high school play a unique
role in the college preparation
process. Here is what I learned
throughout my own high school
experience that I hope will make other
homeschoolers’ road to college easier.
FRESHMAN YEAR
Research some extracurricular activities for your applications.
It is really important to include things in your college applications
that make you stand out. A high GPA is not enough — colleges want to see
leadership, motivation, and dedication.
ginning extracurricular activities early gives you an opportunity to become
mmitted to an organization, allowing for possible leadership opportunities.
now that can sound intimidating, but I was able to experience many
lunteer and leadership opportunities while rarely traveling more than ten
inutes from home.
or example, I participated in my parish youth group activities throughout
igh school, which allowed me to volunteer multiple times each year at
arious institutions, including church functions. Because I went for several
ears, I was eventually one of the oldest students, which allowed me to take
FROM
HOMESCHOOL
TO COLLEGE
: A 4-STEP
PRE-COLLEGE TIMELINE
BAYLEY BULLETIN, MAR-MAY 2016
