At Wentworth, we welcome home school student applicants. We appreciate the fact that students educated at home often possess the very qualities that are a good fit for the educational value Wentworth provides: individualized, hands-on/experiential, and career focused. We value the traits of independence and self-reliance home school students demonstrate. At Wentworth, we have two primary criteria for evaluating all applicants: academic achievement and personal qualities.

Academic Achievement
We recognize that academic achievement is measured differently within the home school student experience. Our admissions counselors will work with you to determine the most appropriate method for you to demonstrate your individual strengths and achievements. We require a complete high school transcript and certification of your home school program. Your personal statement or essay, a required element for any application to Wentworth, will be especially important coming from you as a home school applicant. In addition to telling us about any extra-curricular activities, part-time jobs, or community services you have performed, we would want to hear about your reasons for choosing to home school. As with our more traditional high school student applicants, SAT or ACT standardized test scores are required. In addition, a portfolio, progress report, or credit evaluation form may help illustrate your experience and achievements.

Personal Qualities
Personal qualities are reflected in the information in your completed application – including your personal statement or essay and at least one letter of recommendation. We’re looking for students who are focused and motivated to succeed in their chosen field of architecture, computer science, design, engineering, engineering technology, or management. In addition, we’re seeking students with an understanding of how a Wentworth program will help them reach their individual goals. A personal interview is not required, but is another opportunity to discuss your academic interests and accomplishments with an admissions counselor.

The Admissions Process
Wentworth practices rolling admissions, which means we review each application as soon as we receive all of its necessary components. While you can apply any time, there is a priority deadline of February 15 for the fall semester and December 1 for the spring semester. Since some majors and on-campus housing fill up quickly, we encourage you to apply early.

A complete application includes:

• The application form and $30 application fee. We strongly encourage online applications. Advantages to applying online include: a reduced $10 application fee; the ability for you to track the status of your application; and a more timely response to, and evaluation of, your application by our counselors.
• Personal statement or essay.
• Recommendation (from an instructor or other professional familiar with your academic abilities).
• High school transcript or course documentation.
• Official SAT or ACT scores.
• TOEFL score, if your native language is not English.
• Certification that you were home schooled and satisfied all home school laws of your home state. (If you are not a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident, please see our information for International applicants.)

Optional application components for home school applicants include:

• Additional letters of recommendation.
• Informational interview (with an admissions counselor) and/or campus tour.
• AP exams or other standardized test scores.

If you have any questions about the admissions process, please contact one of our Admissions Counselors.