The University of Findlay recognizes the growth in numbers of home schooled students and the important contributions made by these students on campus. To assist home schooled students with the application process, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions has provided the following guidelines.
 
Application
Students applying for admission may use our mail-in application, the Common Application, or apply online at www.findlay.edu.

Admission Criteria
The University of Findlay requires all applicants to submit an ACT or SAT test score. These tests are administered independently of school systems and are open to anyone.

Students are required to submit a transcript that validates learning in the core subject areas. Transcripts should include:

• Course title or subjects studied,
  
• Duration of study,
• Content, and
• Assessment.
  

Preferably, courses completed at home use a curriculum developed and evaluated by a nationally recognized professional organization. If students are not connected with any such institution, they may submit their GED as evidence of completing a commonly-accepted body of secondary coursework. In the event that curriculum was not developed and evaluated by a nationally recognized organization, more weight will be placed on advanced placement exams and ACT or SAT test scores.

We also request a personal statement from our home school applicants.  The personal statement should be one page, single spaced and should explain how the family chose homeschooling, how the learning was organized, and what benefits the student has derived from the experience.

Recommendations of private instructor or tutors are helpful when accompanied by a description of the instructors’ professional qualifications. We ask that students submit two letters of recommendation from individuals outside of the immediate family, such as youth group leaders, employers, etc.

Portfolios are suggested, but not required. Suggested elements of a portfolio include:

• Reading list
• Educational travel (historical sites, museums, etc.)
• A list of extracurricular activities
• Employment information
• Writing samples