Kalamazoo College values the diverse experience homeschool students bring to our campus. Because we want to evaluate each homeschool student’s unique curriculum and experience, we require that in addition to completing the Common Application for admission, all homeschool students must:

• Interview with an admission counselor. These meetings help admission counselors learn more about your homeschool experience directly from you, and may be conducted on campus, off-campus, or in a virtual session. Request an admission meeting, and your admission counselor can schedule a time that works best for you!
• Submit letters of recommendation. In addition to the required teacher recommendation letter (which may be completed by a family member who fills that role), you must submit a reference from a non-family member, such as a tutor, employer, or coach.
• Provide an academic portfolio. If you are currently enrolled in a national degree-granting organization, or if you are taking courses at a community college or other post-secondary institution, submit an official transcript. If not, we may ask you to submit a detailed syllabus that lists the subjects studied each year and a brief description of each course. If no grades are provided, please include the narrative evaluation for each course.