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Hello! A friend in Nevada just told me of a homeschooler who was denied acceptance to UNLV because she didn't have a "valid" high school diploma! The community college accepted it, but when she tried to transfer there, and also a CSU school, they both said her diploma was not "valid" because it was not from and accredited school... She ended up taking the GED.

 

In California, if you homeschool independently, you are essentially your own private school. This is what we are doing. I planned on graduating my 17 yo and starting him off at the community college, but I don't want this to happen to him! Does anyone know if this is true? Should we take the CHSPE or GED just in case??? Or is our "private school" high school diploma suffice??? I'm starting to worry!!!

 

If you have any info on this, or advice, I'd love to hear it! Thanks! :bigear:

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To enter the community college system you don't need an accredited diploma. Some CCs are more welcoming to R-4 homeschoolers and others are more persnickity and want a CHSPE. I've watched other homeschoolers go through the hoops, facing both easy and more challenging situations. Look into the CC that you want to use, call them and ask lots of questions.

 

It is true that you cannot go straight into a UC or CSU school without an accredited diploma, and even then you have to have taken certain approved courses. The charter schools in CA work very hard to make this possible, but they keep coming up against more and more bureaucratic hoops to jump through. The community college system is the way to go.

 

UC Riverside started a program a year or two ago to attract independent homeschoolers. It might be worth looking into -- I haven't heard if it is still going on and I don't know anyone who has tried it.

 

Hope this helps!

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It is true that you cannot go straight into a UC or CSU school without an accredited diploma, and even then you have to have taken certain approved courses. The charter schools in CA work very hard to make this possible, but they keep coming up against more and more bureaucratic hoops to jump through. The community college system is the way to go.

 

 

 

Thanks for your reply! What about transferring from the community college? Do they question your high school diploma at that point? That's what my friend was telling me to look into... :confused:

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