Texas Resources for Teens:

General Teen links:

DECOMPRESSION FAQ - "But my child won't do anything!" - transition time after leaving the school system

Homeschooling Teens' Websites

Homeschoolers at Work

Not Back To School Camp - Grace Llewellyn's Teen camp in Oregon for homeschoolers

Driver's Ed:

Drivers Ed in Texas - information about parent-taught driver's ed *updated*
     Driver's Ed in Box
     Help for the Teenager Who Wants to Drive

Sports:

 NCAA Eligibility - Home Schooling FAQs

See Taffie's  Special Interest links for numerous homeschool sports-related organizations and programs.

High School gradutation and college admissions

TAKS test - if you are just dying to see what your kids are missing by not being in public school

Texas High School Graduation Requirements - from TEA, only applies to public schools but can be helpful for those going to Texas colleges

Also see Taffie's  Special Interest links for homeschool co-ops, classes and other programs and services.

Texas Education Code related to acceptance of homeschool diploma by colleges.
Section 51.9241. ADMISSION OF STUDENT WITH NONTRADITIONAL SECONDARY EDUCATION.    http://tlo2.tlc.state.tx.us/statutes/docs/ED/content/htm/ed.003.00.000051.00.htm#51.9241.00
(2) "Nontraditional secondary education" means a course of study at the secondary school level in a nonaccredited private school setting, including a home school.
  (b) Because the State of Texas considers successful completion of a nontraditional secondary education to be equivalent to graduation from a public high school, an institution of higher education must treat an applicant for admission to the institution as an undergraduate student who presents evidence that the person has successfully completed a nontraditional secondary education according to the same general standards as other applicants for undergraduate admission who have graduated from a public high school.
  (c) An institution of higher education may not require an applicant for admission to the institution as an undergraduate student who presents evidence that the person has successfully completed a nontraditional secondary education to:
      (1) obtain or submit evidence that the person has obtained a general education development certificate, certificate of high school equivalency, or other credentials equivalent to a public high school degree; or
      (2) take an examination or comply with any other application or admission requirement not generally applicable to other applicants for undergraduate admission to the institution.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 232, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.

Colleges That Admit Homeschoolers - Karl Bunday's FAQ

College Confidential - extensive information about the college admissions process

ACT Student Test site - information about ACT testing

Home-Schooled Students & Admission - Tips from College Board site about homeschool college admissions - updated link

PSAT/NMSQT - Preliminary SAT and National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test

Home-Schooled Students & PSAT/NMSQT - Tips from College Board site about PSAT/NMSQT - updated link

Home-Schooled Students & the SAT - Tips from College Board site about SAT - updated link

Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) - Test for Texas college students

COMPASS Test - An alternitive to the THEA, often used for community college placement

Homeschool college prep links:

Homeschool transcripts

How UT Austin and other colleges view homeschoolers

College Applications for Homeschool Students

Homeschool High School - When Less is More

Teen Years, Homeschooling High School, College & Career Information

Fly-Fishing to College The Value of Uniqueness vs. Orthodoxy

Frequently Asked Questions About Unschooling High School and College

We're Not Off to See the Wizard:  Revisiting the Idea of College - thought-provoking essay by homeschooler John O. Anderson. Be sure to check out home page for more essays.

Dual Credit and distance learning:

Dual Credit guidelines for homeschool students at Lone Star College
additional info - Houston area

Eastfield College Home School Connection - Dallas area

University of Houston Distance Education

MIT OpenCourseWare - free online classes

Homeschoolers and the military:

Military Homeschoolers - wealth of resources related to homeschoolers and the military

Military Homeschoolers summary of enlistment requirements for homeschool students

Homeschoolers and the United States Military Academy - West Point

U.S. Air Force Academy Homeschoolers' Requirements - updated
see GUIDELINES FOR HOME-SCHOOLED STUDENTS
"While not absolutely necessary, we highly recommend that home-school students attend college or junior college for a year before entering the Academy. Taking a full academic load, as determined by the college and participating in the classroom environment will enhance your chances of adapting quickly and easily to the highly structured life of a cadet, should you receive an appointment. NOTE: Because the home-school curriculum is often tailored to the particular student, we recommend you contact the Admissions Office to discuss your specific situation. "

United States Naval Academy Homeschoolers' Requirements

DoD Evaluating Recruits with Alternative Diplomas

The Military-HSLDA Complex and Our Freedoms

Army ROTC for college students

Last updated March 11, 2010 Copyright 2010 Susan Frederick