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Some colleges ask homeschool applicants for a school profile. Learn what it is, what to include, and how to explain your homeschool clearly without turning it into a family biography.

A practical month-by-month checklist to help Class of 2027 homeschool families organize academics, next steps, graduation plans, records, and the moments worth celebrating.

Class of 2027 families will use the 2027–28 FAFSA for college beginning in fall 2027. Here’s what homeschool seniors and parents need to know before they start.

Honor cords can recognize academics, service, leadership, clubs, and other achievements, but their colors are not universal. Here’s how homeschool families can use them meaningfully.

Give your homeschool senior's transcript a careful check while graduation is still months away. Review courses, credits, grades, GPA, dual enrollment, in-progress work, and the details that make the record clear and accurate. A transcript does not need to be complicated, but it should be accurate, readable, and easy for someone outside your homeschool to understand. The goal is not to make your student's education look like someone else's. The goal is to create a clear academic record of the work your student actually completed.

College applications are easier when senior year is broken into manageable steps. Use this timeline to track applications, transcripts, testing, financial aid, and decisions.

Choosing between the ACT and SAT can feel like one more senior-year decision. Here’s how the tests differ, what homeschool families should know, and how to decide which one fits your student best.