Of course colleges will vary, but typically admissions offices ask for the following:

• Application for Undergraduate Admission (online)

• Official ACT or SAT test scores (sent directly from ACT or College Board)

• Official high school transcript (at least 6 semesters, use 4.0 scale). You will have to send a final transcript to them after you graduate. For the University of Kentucky, a parent’s signature will validate a transcript for a homeschooler.

• Academic letter of recommendation from a teacher(s)

• Essays (If optional essay, do it!)

• Current high school classes (Rigorous or not? Tells student’s motivation.)

• Work Experience, Community Service, Awards & Recognition, Extracurricular Activities

• Non-refundable processing fee (usually $50)

• Social Security Number if you want KEES money, financial aid, or scholarship money

• A List of Your Curriculum (Some colleges want to see this–not the University of Kentucky.)

Colleges want to see motivated students who have a passion for learning. Show them that you will go above and beyond to tackle hard problems and succeed. Show them your strong work ethic!