LibraryLover Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 (edited) Thanks! Edited October 16, 2013 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 :grouphug: I'm so sorry. Keep fighting. The college admissions process is absolutely the hardest part of homeschooling. It is even worse than teaching borrowing or long division. :boxing_smiley: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candid Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 My guess is they have seen parent transcripts but haven't detected them. Personally, I say out them and find another school to go to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 (edited) My guess is they have seen parent transcripts but haven't detected them. Personally, I say out them and find another school to go to. I told them exactly that. She agreed with me! This school is a good fit for our dd. We have to figure this out. Edited October 16, 2013 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLG Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 If she is currently enrolled in a college, why do they even need the high school transcript? Wouldn't she be considered a transfer student at this stage? Have you thought about seeking help from HSLDA? Does the high school transcript have that magic word "Official" on it? :grouphug: Punch a pillow while you spit those nails! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 (edited) If she is currently enrolled in a college, why do they even need the high school transcript? Wouldn't she be considered a transfer student at this stage? :grouphug: Punch a pillow while you spit those nails! No, not yet. She is a continuing ed student, trying to get certain traditional college requirements out of the way in a less costly way, and trying to get her feet wet and acclimated to college life. Edited October 16, 2013 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara H Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 How frustrating. Do you know the level of qualifications of the person you were speaking to? The title associate director of admissions is one that typically lots of people in the office have including people who have just been there for a year. I would not take anything you were told on the phone to be the final word. One thing you may want to try is looking on the website or calling to find the person who is actually the director of admissions and then contact that person directly. Mention: that your daughter was a homeschooler registered with the state, that she will submit both a transcript and course descriptions, that she has ACT or SAT scores, and that she has grades from x current institution. I would tell them that you've checked with a number of colleges and that typically a GED is not required so you are wondering if perhaps there is a "miscommunication" when you were given this information on the phone. Actually it would probably be even better if your daughter did this herself if that's an option. The continuing ed status may create some be confusion. Most often "continuing ed" are courses for which a student does not receive college credit. Some schools would call a student taking regular courses but who has not been admitted a "nondegree student". It is worth noting that some college admissions offices will consider a student who has earned any credit after high school to be a transfer student. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share Posted November 23, 2011 (edited) How frustrating. Do you know the level of qualifications of the person you were speaking to? The title associate director of admissions is one that typically lots of people in the office have including people who have just been there for a year. I would not take anything you were told on the phone to be the final word. One thing you may want to try is looking on the website or calling to find the person who is actually the director of admissions and then contact that person directly. Mention: that your daughter was a homeschooler registered with the state, that she will submit both a transcript and course descriptions, that she has ACT or SAT scores, and that she has grades from x current institution. I would tell them that you've checked with a number of colleges and that typically a GED is not required so you are wondering if perhaps there is a "miscommunication" when you were given this information on the phone. Actually it would probably be even better if your daughter did this herself if that's an option. The continuing ed status may create some be confusion. Most often "continuing ed" are courses for which a student does not receive college credit. Some schools would call a student taking regular courses but who has not been admitted a "nondegree student". It is worth noting that some college admissions offices will consider a student who has earned any credit after high school to be a transfer student. Dh seems to think this is a misunderstanding. I am bit more calm, and will just chill the rest of the week There is nothing to be done at this point in time. Edited October 16, 2013 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 :grouphug: You seem to be describing the same situation we may have with Pitt - except we are fully willing to ditch Pitt over it as my guy has other options and isn't in love with any of them to the extent of putting up with bs. Out of curiosity, is the school in PA? From what I've discerned with the Pitt issue, PA Homeschoolers is actively trying to get PA schools to require a third party for an official transcript even though it is not required by our state to homeschool. I'm wondering if the school you are describing is another that has been offered the kool-aid and had a sip. IF so, I'd stay far away from PA Homeschoolers (who conveniently offers these transcripts) and find someone else or go the GED route (while insulting, it isn't career threatening). Please don't feed the beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara H Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Sounds like a good plan to set it aside and enjoy the holiday. It is great if you can go meet in person (for some reason I misread earlier and thought the college was far away). I think you will get much further in person when they can look at your documents and understand the situation better. I hope you will update us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted November 25, 2011 Author Share Posted November 25, 2011 You're right. :) Thanks. PS Not in PA :grouphug: You seem to be describing the same situation we may have with Pitt - except we are fully willing to ditch Pitt over it as my guy has other options and isn't in love with any of them to the extent of putting up with bs. Out of curiosity, is the school in PA? From what I've discerned with the Pitt issue, PA Homeschoolers is actively trying to get PA schools to require a third party for an official transcript even though it is not required by our state to homeschool. I'm wondering if the school you are describing is another that has been offered the kool-aid and had a sip. IF so, I'd stay far away from PA Homeschoolers (who conveniently offers these transcripts) and find someone else or go the GED route (while insulting, it isn't career threatening). Please don't feed the beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhschool Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Hi There is a place called Clonlara in Ann Arbor, Michigan (they serve students all over the U.S. and also international students). They help you write up your transcripts. They are accredited. If you join as a Senior only, they charge a little bit more, but they should be able to help you out. Good Luck and God Bless! You are in my prayers so you can solve this problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Please don’t copy this. I feel it’s personal to my child, her life etc, but I need guidance. This is the biggest hsing site on the entire internet. If anybody has some guidance, it will be found here. My first question is whether at this late (graduated date) I can find an umbrella school who can issue me an official, accredited transcript? I have all documents. The current college of interest will not accept our transcripts. The transcript must be from an accredited online school, umbrella school, or an accredited high school. I spent a long time on the phone with admission today. They maintain they have never encountered or admitted a homeschooler with a parent- issued transcript, not even one with supplements from outside course work and/or parent supplements with course descriptions, test scores etc. They suggested that she get a GED, and not include any transcripts at all! I feel like spitting tacks. They don't care that she is educated beyond basic GED standards. They don't care. Edited due to TMI and an embarassing number of phone typos. ;) I'll explain again when I update. I can see why folks unfamiliar with the hsing process constantly ask, "How will she go to college if she doesn't go to high school? “ It’s a legitimate question; given the variety of ways some of us are trying to give our children an excellent education at home. It's clearly an education some colleges simply do not understand. Unschoolers have got it 100% correct in this department. Follow your bliss, and get the GED when you're ready for college. I looked at the GED test, and my 12 year could do well on it. See if you can get a letter of completion from your school superintendent. Are you in a state where you had to submit any paperwork?? If so, they have a record and can give a raised stamp letter. In NY, several years ago there was a lawsuit when the SUNY's were demanding GED's from students who had already completed more than 24 course credits. They would not graduate one young man who had finished his requirements for his AAS. They sued....he won. My dd was stuck in that rut.,....we just went the GED route. It didn't hurt her any....she still graduated in her field. How hard do you want to fight?? That is the big question. I am sorry you are dealing with this. After homeschooling being pretty mainstream for so long, you would think the colleges wouldn't be getting their bloomers i a kinot anymore.....sigh. Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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