The University of Findlay recognizes the growth in numbers of homeschooled students and the important contributions made by these students on campus. To assist homeschooled 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. Homeschooled students are asked to please skip the essay on the application as it will be replaced by the Personal Statement.

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.

In order to get to know them better, homeschooled students are asked to submit a Personal Statement. 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. The Personal Statement will take the place of the essay on the application.

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