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Northeastern University

Homeschool test policyOptional
Next deadlineNov 1, 2025

Application deadlines

November 1, 2025
Early Action
Non-binding early application
November 1, 2025
Early Decision
Binding application option
January 1, 2026
Regular Decision
Standard application deadline

Quick facts

Acceptance rate
ACT / SATOptional
Letters of rec1 (+1 Optional)
Institution typeprivate
Application fee$75

Applicant guide

At Northeastern, we understand that homeschool applicants come from a variety of academic backgrounds and structures, and carefully consider every element of the application through our holistic review. In order to best consider our homeschool applicants, we require additional documents that provide an in-depth look at your individual homeschool experience. Please see a list of these additional requirements below.

If you have specific questions regarding the application process as a homeschooled student, please direct them to admissions@northeastern.edu.

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Completed Homeschool Application Form

  • Academic portfolio and transcript consistent with state guidelines
  • Please provide grading rubric alongside transcript

Northeastern University is test-optional for the foreseeable future and does not require applicants to submit standardized testing to be considered for admission.

Your counselor recommendation may come from a parent or a primary instructor

  • Teacher recommendations may come from a tutor, online teacher, or teacher from a course taken outside the home. We are flexible based on the structure of your homeschool experience
  • An additional letter of recommendation is recommended, but not required.
  • if your teacher and counselor are the same person, an additional letter of recommendation is required.
  • Additional recommendations can come from an art teacher, an employer, a coach, etc.

Last updated 7/22/2025