Homeschool Codes for Tests

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Hello Lee!
We are filling out a new college app in Texas for a homeschool grad who has been in college in California. They are asking for our homeschool code. To my knowledge, I do not have a code, and have never had a code except the codes for tests. Any ideas?

Stephanie,
The test administrator should know the homeschool code for you. Try to avoid using the public school code if you can - it just makes getting the results a little slower.
Blessings,
Lee

My 10th grade son is signed up to take the ACT Aspire test in a couple weeks. I just saw some info that there are specific codes for homeschool students for the ACT-Plan (which is no longer being used), the ACT and SAT, yet I cannot seem to find any updated info for the Aspire test. Do you know if it's the same code that was used for the ACT-Plan? Or should he just use the local public school's code?

What age or class level do kids take the exam? My daughter is 15 years old and in tenth grade. She is already taking courses at a community college.

Dear Linda,
I contacted the ACT Company, and Misty Henle of ACT Customer Operations confirmed that the Homeschool Code for the PLAN is indeed 999 999.
Blessings,
Lee

The correct PLAN homeschool code is 979-999

Sharon - I believe you received the SAT code (970000). We are taking the PSAT in Ohio tomorrow and Lee has the correct code for the PSAT 993699 for OHIO.

Good Luck!
Kim

Dear Sharon,

I believe the number only matters on the day of the test. As long as you have the number correct at the test, you won't have a problem.

I'm sure the person who answered was merely confused. 970000 is the homeschool code for the PSAT. 993699 is the Ohio code for the PSAT. Give them this code: 993699 and say you are a homeschool parent.
Find your code here: http://budurl.com/PSATcode

Blessings,
Lee

I called a couple weeks ago for our area code (ohio) for the PSAT which my twins will take tomorrow. I was given 993699. I could not find the number so I called again today. I was given 970000. As I was talking with the lady, I happened to find the original paper that I wrote the number on the first time. I explained that I found the number and that it was different. She asked for the number. When I told her she said it was not one of theirs. Ideas of what to do in that situation? I copied and pasted the info above to take with me to the school where we will test tomorrow. I am hoping someone there will know what to do. This isn't the first time I have had conflicting answers from College Board. Thanks for your help.

Thanks so much Robin. This is a big help!

Lee,
At one time I thought that you had links for practice SAT's and ACT's. Was I imagining that? I can't seem to find them when I search.
Thanks for your help.

Donna Hollowell

Public schools want our kids, our money, and now our successes too?! Thank you for being a shining example of how to do this on our own!

My public school claimed my children's successes as their own:
Public School Jumps in Front of Homeschooler’s Parade!
http://www.thehomescholar.com/blog/public-school-jumps-in-front-of-homeschoolers-parade/60/
That was a frustrating moment in time...
Blessings,
Lee

FANTASTIC!! Thank you so much. And what great timing! I was just thinking of emailing the counselor today to find out how we were going to get the scores. I hated the thought of relying on her (and the public school) for that!

I guess my question is more specifically, when/how do I make sure she enters the homeschool code? Now during the registration process or on the morning of the test?

Excellent question! Actually, it's the child that enters the homeschool code. Key concept: tell your child there is a homeschool code, and when you drop them off make sure the child AND the test administrator know what the code is and where to put it.
Blessings,
Lee

We signed our son up to take the PSAT on Oct 17 at the local high school. Should I make sure the counselor enters this homeschool code instead of the high school code??