Frequently Asked 问题 for 在家接受教育的学生

What classes should I take in high school to be ready for admission to Benedictine College?

Applicants for admission to Benedictine are best prepared if they have a grade of ‘C’ or better in each of the following college preparatory core courses:

英语(4个单元)
自然科学(2-4单元)
数学(3-4单元)
社会科学(2个单元)
外语(2-4单元)
历史(1单元)

Other traditional college preparatory courses should complement the above list. 学生s planning to major in computer science, 工程, 数学, 护理, or science should take as many units of 数学 and science as possible.

What high school courses does Benedictine College require homeschooled students to complete in order to be admitted?

我们鼓励学生, 至少, meet their state’s homeschool high school graduation requirements. To view your state’s homeschool high school graduation requirements, check your state’s Department of Education website. 此外, HSLDA provides a helpful summary of homeschool laws by state.

I have the opportunity to earn college credit (双录取, AP, CLEP, DSST, 等.). What are some factors I should take into consideration?

Keep in mind that it is not necessary to enter college with college credit. It is perfectly normal to have no college credit before arriving at college.
Some students, however, have identified reasons to earn college credit while in high school:
- To fill in gaps in their high school homeschool curriculum
- 获得课堂经验
- To shorten the length of their overall college career for financial reasons
- To relieve the pressure of an anticipated challenging college course load
There are many ways to earn college credit while in high school: AP, CLEP, DSST, 双录取, 在线课程, 出国留学机会, 早期大学课程, 等.
It’s important to plan ahead and choose your college courses wisely while you are in high school.
- Check in advance that the classes you plan to take are accepted at Benedictine College. 使用 Transferology.com to understand which classes will transfer to Benedictine and what requirements they fulfill. 联系 your 入学辅导员 with any questions.
- Consider that some academic departments (in particular, STEM fields) may require or recommend that a student complete a particular course at Benedictine, regardless of whether the student has already taken the course at a community college. Consult your 入学辅导员 or the appropriate department chair at Benedictine to find out how they view particular transfer credits.

May I defer my admission to Benedictine while I take a gap year or work?

是的. If you would like to defer your admission due to a gap year, notify your 入学辅导员.

How important is it to have a high GPA? How important is it to have a strong standardized exam score?

Keep in mind that Benedictine’s academic scholarships are awarded based on a student’s high school grade point average and standardized test score (optional). It’s important to maximize your GPA and your standardized exam score (optional) in order to maximize your academic merit scholarship.

To be eligible to compete in our Presidential Scholarship Competition 或向我们的杰出课程, you must meet our minimum GPA and standardized exam scores.

Speak with your 入学辅导员 to discuss how opting out of a standardized exam may impact your academic scholarship.

Where can I find scholarships to offset college costs?

首页schooled students may be able to secure outside scholarships from many different types of sources, 包括:

父母的雇主. Some employers offer college scholarship for the dependents of employees.
Diocesan, parish and local or regional church-affiliated groups 比如哥伦布骑士团.
Local service and youth organizations 如4-H, Rotary, VFW等.
学生组织 such as National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, 等.
退伍军人家属 may be eligible for assistance and scholarships, such as the VA’s 黄丝带计划.

For lists of available scholarships, consult the following sources:

College financial aid offices may maintain a 奖学金名单. 看到本笃会的奖学金名单.
Most high school guidance / college counselors maintain a 奖学金名单 that local students have applied for and received.
Your state’s Board of Education website may highlight scholarships available for students in your state.
Your local Chamber of Commerce may be aware of locally available scholarships.