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[quote=Anonymous]Parent of a chronically ill kid - not homeschooled but I did HS other older DK a long time ago.

Yes, college entrance is radically different these days and as you know from having an ill child, readjusting expectations is a constant theme.

Our oldest applied to 2 colleges last year because we insisted even though she intended to take this year to pursue an interest. Here are some tips.

Once you drop below the top tier or two you will find it to be easier to get in - I would scour the Well Trained Mind forum and other HS forums to find out what colleges appreciate or accept homeschoolers. There are so many great colleges out there. Perhaps your kid would do better at a SLAC and can 1) aim for Ivies for grad school, when it really counts or 2) transfer up after doing well at the first school, if that's her passionate desire.

We struggle with whether to disclose the health issues as our younger DK who was so ill approaches college. It is conundrum for sure but it also has matured their outlook and forced them to face what is essential in life - that would make a great essay topic.

You can look at schools where they do reads and don't just cut off by scores and GPA (William and Mary is one I believe).

Good luck - student and parents should be encouraged to keep an open mind and yes, however frustrating it is, realize that getting to the place she wants to be may take and extra step or two. [/quote]

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