Do students from private or public schools have a high chance of getting into selective colleges?
I'm considering transfering out of my high school, a private high school, but I am wondering if it will hurt me later on. I want to be homeschooled and get my education through an online high school to graduate early. But will that affect my chances of getting into a very selective school such as NYU, Cornell, or Columbia University? Will kids graduating from a non-online school have a better shot at admissions then I will?
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2 answers
Nicole’s Answer
I understand the concern on home schooling...I think back in 2018 there may have been more concern on home schooled vs non home schooled children and their ability to get into a college of their choice, including select schools...I think there would have been more concern back then but now, in the year of 2020/2021, a pandemic, and many remote-learning students, I think that concern may not be as great...at least not for the colleges/universities who are making their freshman class selections.
It is important to keep in mind that colleges/universities have a wide range of criteria for selection. One often used criteria is whether or not the applicant participates in extra curricular activities for example sports, clubs, student government. If these are elements that can be obtained via your online/home school environment then that is great! Add great grades and a positive approach to the selection process and I think you will be successful in reaching the goal of attending your desired school.
Best of luck to you!
Kofi’s Answer
If your goal is to get into one of those prestigious schools, due to their reputation of course, you must consider the reputation of the private school you attend now.
What is the graduate percentage?
Are there notable graduates that went on to these schools on your list?
Are you able to contact them and ask their opinions?
Do you know of any notable graduates of online high schools and where they ended up?
Human nature is about recognition. Online diplomas and degrees programs are slowly making names for themselves, but nothing takes the place of tangibility.; especially with the possibility of the Dean of Admissions having gone to a regular public school that he/she drives past every day.