Students who have been home schooled and have completed high school graduation requirements under a home school program may be considered for admission. Home schooled students follow the same application guidelines and procedures as all other applicants. In addition, home schooled applicants should submit a home school credit evaluation form (including at least 6 semesters of course work in 9th, 10th and 11th grades) prepared and signed by home schooling parent/guardian.
The Office of Enrollment Management may also ask for a portfolio detailing all high school work completed (including courses studied, textbooks, assignments, extracurricular activities, and writing samples). Evidence must show completion of courses in English, social studies, mathematics, science, and foreign language. The student may also be required to furnish proof that home schooling requirements within their state of residence have been satisfied.
Home schooled students who have received a General Educational Development (G.E.D.) test may also be admitted to Cottey. In this situation, copies of the G.E.D. scores as well as an official copy of the certificate will be required.