{"id":8248,"date":"2016-11-15T11:27:12","date_gmt":"2016-11-15T16:27:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/?page_id=8248"},"modified":"2026-05-26T15:57:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T19:57:27","slug":"home-schooled-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/apply\/home-schooled-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Homeschooled Applicants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Aligned with our historical mission of recruiting applicants of various backgrounds, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ welcomes students attending homeschool to apply for admission. In order to properly understand your academic history and preparation for the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ classroom, the Office of Admission asks that the following material supplement your application:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Documentation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ requires that all applicants attending homeschool submit an academic portfolio which includes the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. A complete list of the courses taken, including title and instructor <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. A description of each course including required reading and texts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Evidence of laboratory experience in science courses<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    This portfolio can be emailed to admission@bates.edu<\/a>. If you have additional questions, please contact your regional admission representative<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Recommendations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Homeschooled applicants are required to submit at least two letters of recommendation. One letter of recommendation must be written by the applicant’s parent\/guardian, primary instructor, or head of their home school network. One additional letter of recommendation must be written and submitted by non-relatives who can speak to the applicant’s academic and personal strengths. Sample recommenders include coaches, employers, mentors, or course instructors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Applying to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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