Cyber School Question Referring To College?

I attend the Western Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School (www.wpccs.com) and have been for three years now. I plan on graduating from the school, and still have two years left to go. My question is, do colleges accept this type of schooling as a formal education? I have been told by a few that I will have a hard time getting accepted into a college with a online-education… is this true? I certainly do not want to harm my chances of college acceptance, and I cannot quit worrying about it.
Thanks everyone for your responses! =]

5 comments to Cyber School Question Referring To College?

  • ASD & DYS Mum

    I wouldn’t think it’d be a problem, *especially* because you are attending a public school.
    Online charter schools are gaining popularity. As long as your SAT/ACT scores are fine and you meet other admission requirements, you shouldn’t have a problem.
    People that you’ve heard stuff from are probably thinking of a more traditional homeschooling online model, *not* a “school at home” public school option.
    Like the first responder said, check the rules of the colleges you’re going to apply to. If you’re a sophomore/junior, you should be comparing, and perhaps even visiting, those colleges now. If you know what you’re going to major in, you can also find out which courses are the best for you to take in high school.
    From personal experience, when I was a rising sophomore, I attended a summer program at my university through the department I’d be getting my with. Then I also looked at the requirements for the degree and chose my high school courses based on that. I had no need for physics, so I dropped it at the end of first semester. I had no need for Calculus and Trig, so I dropped those, etc. I took courses that would better prepare me for my college course of study.

  • JoSH B

    All colleges are different. Some colleges dont even recognizer other colleges classes or credits. You should check with the colleges you are looking to attend for more information.

  • Earl D

    Many don’t care, in fact HARVARD makes room specifically for homeschoolers (provided you pass the test and have the $50,000 tution).
    The GENERAL requirements are
    Math to TRIG or CACULUS (completing those owuld be a benefit)
    Contemporary poltics (world events and affairs — you better not say the Capital of New York is New Jersey!)
    Math oriented Chemistry and Physics (do you know how to work Alegbricly Newton’s bodies in motion)
    Rudimentary Economics is a good idea
    Fluent speaking, reading and writing in a SECOND language is required in ALL private and Ivy LEage schools, as well as some state colleges.
    Understanding STYLE (Chicago Manual or eqivalent), grammar, spelling, puncutation, annotation, table of authorties.
    You WILL be tested in English and Math
    You SHOULD be ready for English 1 and College Math 1 your first semester, otherwise you goofed up and it will take 5 years to get a 4 year degree.
    SAT and ACT is usually a good idea, do these about 14 or 15 months before you apply to a college.

  • homescho

    A whole lot depends on the school – smaller private schools are more likely to accept pretty much anyone who applies (within reason, of course). Large, public schools may or may not have room. Private, selective schools (MIT, Stanford, Yale, etc.) do accept homeschoolers, but may have specific requirements. If you already know which school(s) you’re interested in, contact them directly to find out what their policies are. The people in the admissions office are generally well-informed about different types of schools and can direct you to the information you need.

  • I am stunned there are not more responses in here….please if anyone has other views or points to bring out about the post please share as i am fascinated in the subject…..

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