Homeschool to College: Your Path to New Heights
Building on the strong foundation of your homeschool journey, the Mount offers the personalized attention and
academic resources to take your education To New Heights.
Find Connection & Belonging
At the Mount, homeschool students find more than a college—they find a community that knows them by name. With individualized academic pathways, hands-on learning, and a mission rooted in purpose and service, the Mount offers a welcoming place to grow, belong, and rise To New Heights.
Admission Requirements for Homeschool Students
- Submit an Application – Found on the or the
- Request your official high school transcript to be sent to MSJ. Official transcripts can be emailed directly to admission@ms.edu.
- Test-Optional Admission
Students may apply test optional. ACT or SAT scores are not required if you choose this option. - Holistic Application Review
Each application is reviewed individually, with consideration of:- College-prep high school curriculum
- GPA
- Standardized test scores (if not applying test optional)
- Evidence of leadership
- Extracurricular involvement
*Once your application has been reviewed, you will either be notified of an admission decision or we will reach out if additional documentation is needed to complete your file. Possible supporting materials may include:
- Any documentation from the state or national homeschooling accreditation agency
- Letters of recommendation
Frequently Asked Questions
Families care deeply about making the most of their student’s academic journey—and at 外网天堂, we get it. That’s why we carefully review any prior college coursework and recognize AP, CLEP, and dual enrollment credits to ensure a student’s hard work counts toward their degree.
Contact the Admission Office to discuss how AP and/or dual enrollment credits transfer to a Mount degree or the MSJ : admission@msj.edu or 513-244-4204.
At the Mount, every student is known by name. From guidance in your classes to encouragement as you find your place on campus, our caring faculty and staff are here to help you succeed academically, socially, and personally—so you never have to navigate college on your own.
- Academic advising & success coaching
- Tutoring & writing support through Success+
- First-year seminars or transition programs to get you ROAR ready
- Counseling & wellness resources like an on-campus food pantry and free wellness programs and counseling services
At the Mount, homeschool students become part of a welcoming community with opportunities to get involved through clubs, service, leadership, and faith-based experiences. Students from all educational backgrounds find a supportive environment where they can connect, grow, and feel at home from day one.
- Campus Activity Board
- Campus Ministry
- Intramural Sports
- Drama Club
- Math and Computing Club
- Students in Business
- Criminogy Club
- Hands-on experience through service learning, co-ops, internships, clinicals, fieldwork, study abroad, and cultural immersion
- Career readiness support from day one, including resume help and career planning
- Strong outcomes, with graduates prepared for employment or graduate school
- Connected alumni network, offering insight, mentorship, and real-world perspective
- Automatic merit-based scholarships are available to homeschool students $17,000-$25,000/year
- Competitive President’s and Dean’s Scholarships – Must be admitted by Dec. 1 deadline for consideration.
- Additional MSJ Scholarships and Awards
- FAFSA options; and personalized financial aid counseling – MSJ School Code: 003033
- Visit Incentive available for Juniors and Seniors – see for more details.
Financial.aid@msj.edu or 513-244-4418 | We work closely with families one-on-one
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Visit the Mount. Discover What’s Possible.
At 外网天堂, homeschool students thrive through personalized academics, close faculty connections, and a supportive campus community. Come experience the Mount for yourself by , meeting our faculty and staff, and discovering how your journey can climb higher here.
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Ready to Take the Next Step?
Your college journey starts here. Whether you’re just beginning to explore your options or ready to apply, 外网天堂 is here to support you every step of the way.
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Start your path to New Heights today.