Homeschoolers who sign up for American History, Algebra I, Civics, Geometry, and Biology should schedule for the the EOC (End of Course) test at your "assigned public school”. These tests are now a requirement for graduation in the public schools in Florida. This only applies if the child goes back to the public school system. The End of Course Test is an academic assessment overseen by the School Board and it is mandatory. Students are required to score a 3 to pass, but note that a few schools require a 4 for graduation eligibility. These tests assess student’s content knowledge for each individual subject. Check with the school board for a list of tests required, since new tests are being added each year.
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Universities Requirements It is really competitive getting accepted into a reputable in state or out of state university. Although a 4.0 un-weighted GPA is no longer the only requirement for acceptance into a good university, it is still essential. Extraordinary SAT or ACT score, extracurricular activities, leadership skills, class rank, and volunteer activities can also influence college admission.
• Accelerated classes: Universities prefer that the student sign up for challenging classes such as AP , Honors, or dual enrollment classes.
• GPA: They also seek consistency by ensuring that the students’ grades were high from 9th grade to 12th grade. Low grades in the first years of high school and attempting to catch up later, will hurt admission into college. In case of extenuating circumstances, the student may add this information explaining the problem; universities love to see a student succeed in spite of issues.
• Class ranking: Class ranking is also important, since the student will be competing with valedictorian applicants. This is a requirement that a homeschooler will not have, but they can definitely compensate when it comes to extracurricular activities. Unfortunately, some high schools will not calculate class
These tests are …show more content…
Universities Requirements It is really competitive getting accepted into a reputable in state or out of state university. Although a 4.0 un-weighted GPA is no longer the only requirement for acceptance into a good university, it is still essential. Extraordinary SAT or ACT score, extracurricular activities, leadership skills, class rank, and volunteer activities can also influence college admission.
• Accelerated classes: Universities prefer that the student sign up for challenging classes such as AP , Honors, or dual enrollment classes.
• GPA: They also seek consistency by ensuring that the students’ grades were high from 9th grade to 12th grade. Low grades in the first years of high school and attempting to catch up later, will hurt admission into college. In case of extenuating circumstances, the student may add this information explaining the problem; universities love to see a student succeed in spite of issues.
• Class ranking: Class ranking is also important, since the student will be competing with valedictorian applicants. This is a requirement that a homeschooler will not have, but they can definitely compensate when it comes to extracurricular activities. Unfortunately, some high schools will not calculate class