Higher Education
University is Not for Everyone
"University students are learning almost nothing. At least that is the conclusion of New York University sociologist Richard Arum, whose recent report on American higher education ... show that 45 per cent of students after two years, and 36 per cent of students after four years, do not show any "significant" learning gains." Read Article
University Education is Not Meant for Everyone
"A university degree is not, or at least should not be regarded as a passport to employment in the working world." Read Article
Homeschoolers Find University Doors Open
"David Sample wanted to attend the University of California at Riverside but thought it was a lost cause because he had been homeschooled. The University of California system is known for being tough on nontraditionally schooled applicants. For them, the best ticket to UC has been transferring after taking community college classes or posting near-perfect scores on college entrance exams. "For homeschoolers, it was basically a shut door for us because of the restrictions," Sample said. ...
"The U.S. Department of Education reports that 1.1 million, or 2.2 percent of all students in the nation, are homeschooled. Some private colleges have eagerly recruited those students for years and tailored application processes to include them. Homeschoolers still face challenges when applying to many public universities, but their chances of being considered are improving. ...
"We evaluate every student based on who they are," said Merilee Jones, dean of admissions at MIT."
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Universities Accepting Homeschoolers Include:
Princeton University, New Jersey
Standford University, California
Duke University, North Carolina
Michigan State University
Oregon State University- They even host homeschool programs!
University of Texas
MIT ~ still considering
List of Universities
The Ontario Federation of Teaching parents:
University is Not for Everyone
"University students are learning almost nothing. At least that is the conclusion of New York University sociologist Richard Arum, whose recent report on American higher education ... show that 45 per cent of students after two years, and 36 per cent of students after four years, do not show any "significant" learning gains." Read Article
University Education is Not Meant for Everyone
"A university degree is not, or at least should not be regarded as a passport to employment in the working world." Read Article
However, for Homeschoolers who wish to continue higher education,
there are opportunities! InshaAllah.
Homeschoolers Find University Doors Open
"David Sample wanted to attend the University of California at Riverside but thought it was a lost cause because he had been homeschooled. The University of California system is known for being tough on nontraditionally schooled applicants. For them, the best ticket to UC has been transferring after taking community college classes or posting near-perfect scores on college entrance exams. "For homeschoolers, it was basically a shut door for us because of the restrictions," Sample said. ...
"The U.S. Department of Education reports that 1.1 million, or 2.2 percent of all students in the nation, are homeschooled. Some private colleges have eagerly recruited those students for years and tailored application processes to include them. Homeschoolers still face challenges when applying to many public universities, but their chances of being considered are improving. ...
"We evaluate every student based on who they are," said Merilee Jones, dean of admissions at MIT."
Read Full Article
Universities Accepting Homeschoolers Include:
Princeton University, New Jersey
Standford University, California
Duke University, North Carolina
Michigan State University
Oregon State University- They even host homeschool programs!
University of Texas
MIT ~ still considering
List of Universities
The Ontario Federation of Teaching parents:
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