Janice in NJ Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 I have a normal looking transcript with comprehensive course descriptions. We use a regular-ole grading scale. Ds has four recommendations from outside teachers. I think his test scores may end up being pretty decent. He completed an independent senior project in hydronic heating; he'll be uploading scans of his project notebook. His application really does look pretty decent. Nothing "oh my goodness, this kid is the next Einstein or anything," but it seems pretty normal. I really have tried to frame it within a context that schools can easily understand. WHAT is the Common Application looking for in a "School Profile?" It seems like that's for public schools - demographics about the town, the school, and their test scores etc. Can someone please tell me what to upload cause I feel like uploading a document that just says, "Please see transcript, course descriptions, and the homeschool supplement." Every time I try to write about what our school looked like it ends up sounding self-indulgent. Do they really want to read this stuff? I'm having a hard time finding my voice; I really would just like to skip it as I wonder if anyone really is going to read it. :confused: Thanks, Janice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 I ignored it. To some of the schools that did not ask for a homeschooling supplement, I sent the homeschooling philosophy and reasons for homeschooling document we prepared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
distancia Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 (edited) I just sent a Home School Profile to a Common App school and "they" responded by saying the profile and transcripts (both mine and the comm college where my D is a dual-enrollment student) were more than sufficient. I have been in contact with the school quite a bit as it is a very small school and they are super receptive, as they like home educated students. They told me my profile was plenty. I have sent it to you as a PM so you can see what it looks like. Edited November 2, 2010 by distancia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janice in NJ Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 THANKS! I really appreciate it. Peace, Janice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Janice, I'd be happy to send you (or anyone else who wishes it) a copy of the homeschool profile I wrote. If interested, send me a personal message with your email address. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joan in GE Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I have sent it to you as a PM so you can see what it looks like. Could I get one too? Thanks!! Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momzilla333 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Could I get one too? Thanks!! Joan Me too! I'm just starting on this and would appreciate seeing some examples.:001_huh: Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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