The Common App includes questions that are supposed to be answered by the guidance counselor. Questions about our ranking policies and grading procedures. Answers that you might not be able to clarify on your own.

So, you can list me as your school counselor instead. Kim Andrysczyk: director@sc-top.org

However, there’s also some questions that are more personal, that I cannot answer. So, we need you to provide answers for those sections. SCROLL DOWN to fill out the form below.

• Please provide any information about the applicant’s homeschool experience and environment that you believe would be helpful to the reader (e.g. educational philosophy, motivation for homeschooling, instruction setting, etc.).
• If the student has taken courses from a distance learning program, traditional secondary school, or college, please list:
  • the course title
  • content
  • sponsoring institution
  • instruction setting
  • schedule
  • frequency of interactions with instructors and other students (once per day, week, etc.)

  Also include any standardized tests the student has taken that are not listed on the Common App.

• OPTIONAL Counselor Recommendation: Please provide comments that will help us differentiate this student from others. We especially welcome a broad-based assessment and encourage you to consider describing or addressing: · The applicant’s academic, extracurricular, and personal characteristics. · Relevant context for the applicant’s performance and involvement, such as particularities of family situation or after-school obligations, either positive or negative. · Observed problematic behaviors, perhaps separable from academic performance, that an admission committee should explore further.
• OPTIONAL Fee Waiver Verification: Please provide documentation proof for us to verify your eligibility. Common App Fee Waiver FAQs

In order to assist with this additional service, we request a small fee for the time to assist.

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SC TOP Members,

Please submit this form to close out your file for current school year. This simple checklist verifies you’ve done the record-keeping requirements–which we recommend is due by June 5th.

**NOTE:  You may continue logging additional learning days, later into the summer to get to your 180 day total or continue logging days beyond the 180 required. Learning happens 365 days a year, so logging additional days is for your benefit. 

Do not send the records to SC TOP. Records are for you, so you can see your student’s progress. This form verifies you’re doing the record-keeping as required by law.

• If you’re transferring to another school, SC TOP can also assist with report card preparation when you fill out this form: Report card request form
• ALL HIGH SCHOOL students 9-12th grade are also required to submit credits and courses. Please also fill out this form: Transcript Preparation form This service is included in your membership fees.

If you’re still working to document the 180-days of learning past June 30th, please contact director@sc-top.org so that we know what’s happening and we can advise.

Thanks for choosing SC TOP!
~Kim Andrysczyk, Director

Fill out this form to close out your membership file for the 2025-2026 school year.

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SC TOP has limited phone availability. Thanks for your understanding in streamlining communications and official requests.

SC TOP does not offer 24/7 access to the admin. If you leave a voicemessage or text, the admin will respond via text during business hours.

• If you’re getting started in homeschooling, there’s articles and recorded tutorials that offer a much fuller explanation than you can get in a quick phone consultation.
  Additional resources available here.
• If you’re a member and need us to look up your membership file in order to offer personalized feedback, this takes extra time when the admin is in the office.

The vast majority of questions that we get require an email follow-up anyway. Due to the high volume of inquiries, we request that you contact us via one of these options:

• Email director@sc-top.org for general questions about homeschooling law or SC TOP policies. Response times vary, depending on the volume of requests and the detail required for the response.
• Submit your questions at the Help Desk Form for priority response on official requests (added fee).
• Schedule a consultation appointment for more detailed, personalized assistance (added fee). Educational Consultation services to help new homeschoolers, needing assistance getting started thru planning out your high school course of study that will open the doors of opportunity after graduation.

Thanks for your understanding!
~Kim Andrysczyk
SC TOP Director

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Group Coaching Session: Virtual
Tuesday May 5th at 2:30 pm
FREE for SC TOP members

Come meet up for  this month’s coffee-time, group coaching virtual workshop. This a totally free perk with your SC TOP membership.

This month, let’s talk about Wrapping Up the Year. SC TOP policies and procedures for closing out this school year and starting again for next year.

This session will include:

• • What forms do you fill out? What are the deadlines?
  • End of year form and High School Transcript Assistance
  • Transferring back to a traditional school or renewing for 2026-2027 school year

The sessions will include a presentation which will be recorded and made available for replay. Then, there will be an open Q/A for those who attend the live session, if you have a specific legislation that you want to look at as well.

Bring your questions and concerns–let’s talk about it! Ask me ANYTHING or just come chat/hang out!

Note: if you want to schedule personal coaching by phone or zoom, click here for a $30 session.

Pre-register for the link and email reminder:

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Transcript Update Request Form

Due to the high volume of emails requests, use this form to help us process your official requests more efficiently.

If we have already formatted your transcript, submit any follow-up corrections, updates, or verification documents. 

• Upload documents verifying accredited courses
• Clarify course progressions and content covered
• Add credits mid-year for transfer/graduation applications
• Any other updates and edits

There is a small fee for each additional processing request. Thanks for your understanding.

To submit the initial transcript assistance reques >>click here<< instead.

Submit your update request below:

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Senior Graduation 2026 Program
on Saturday, May 23 @12:30-3 pm
Pre-registration by May 8th
at St. David Lutheran Church (Gym)
Hosted by SC TOP Homeschool Association

Let’s celebrate this important milestone of completing your final year as a homeschooler! We’ll compile a promo video that you can share with your friends and family. We’ll also have a fun in-person graduation program at 132 St Davids Church Rd, West Columbia, SC 29170.
Caps/gowns are optional and optional color choice.

NOTE: Grades are not due until June 5, so it is fine if you are still completing courses and credits. More information will be coming soon about final grades and transcript preparation.

This is a non-religious, non-traditional program–uniquely homeschool. We welcome all homeschool graduates to participate, no matter which association you belong to. Milestone Awards Program for Kindergarten/5th/8th grade graduates and anyone who has completed their first year of homeschooling (any grade level): Click here to register for 10-noon program

Fill out the pre-registration form for each student honoree that you want included in the video and/or the virtual program. Pre-register by May 8th so we can finalize the program. 

• Video participants: Picture and first name will be included–and will be available to share to your extended friends and family. See examples of the promo videos: 2022 grads,  2023 grads and 2024 grads, 2025 grads. (Video only participation is free).
• Program participants: Name and photo of the student will be included in the live event. Please submit a short summary of your homeschool journey (1-3 paragraphs). Participants will receive a printed diploma certificate and commemorative gift. ($40 participation fee for SC TOP members/$55 for non-members)

Guests: Seating is limited. Limit guests to no more than 10 who have actively contributed to the educational development. Please prepare your guests that this a non-traditional, non-religious program.

Grad Gear is optional. Check out my Amazon Store for recommendations: 

Complete this form to let us know if you’ll participate (OR NOT) in Senior Graduation 2026.

• Parent Name
  Contact name of the parent/teacher
  First Last
• Email
  Look for an automated confirmation email upon form submission.
• Phone
  Contact number in case we have follow up questions or clarifications
• Program Participation?*
  Indicate how you will participate Graduation/Awards Program.
  • Neither: 2026 Senior does not wish to participate
  • Included in promo video only: FREE
  • Both Graduation Program and promo video: $$
• Name of Senior
  Just want to be sure we haven't missed anyone. Please state the name of the graduating senior.
• Name of Homeschool Association
  Note: You do not need to be a member of SC TOP to participate, but the fee differs for non-members.
  • SC TOP
  • Other Association (plus $15)
• Other Homeschool Association
  Name of your homeschool association.
• Estimated Number of Guests
  Please indicate the number of guests, so we can estimate how many chairs will be needed. Seating is limited. We ask that you limit guests to 10.

• Student Participant

• Name of Honoree
  List the name of the student to be honored at this event.
  First Last
• Youth/Baby photo of grad
  Photos for the promo video and/or live awards. Selections to be included are up to SC TOP discretion.
  Drop files here or Select files

  Max. file size: 20 MB, Max. files: 3.
• Current photo of grad
  Photos for the promo video and/or live awards. Selections to be included are up to SC TOP discretion.
  Drop files here or Select files

  Max. file size: 20 MB, Max. files: 3.
• When did student's homeschool journey begin?
  Since Kindergarten...or transferred sometime later.
• Favorite Subject or Activity
  What is the student's favorite subject (can be general like Math or specific like making YouTube videos).
• Best Thing About Homeschooling
  Ask your student what is the best thing about homeschooling?
• Student Goals
  What does the student plan to do after graduation?
• Additional details
  1-3 paragraphs summary about your homeschool journey. Include any additional milestones/awards that the student was able to accomplish and individualized focus of your homeschool studies. Narratives can be written from parent or grad perspective. You may also email the summary by May 8th.
• Consent
  I agree these photos may be used for promotions of SC TOP
• In Person Program
  Price:
• Non-Member Participation
  Price:
• Graduation Fees Total
  $0.00

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When SC TOP reaches capacity for 2025-2026 school year, we will close off registrations in order to serve our current members.

This is the SC TOP Waitlist for prospective members to be notified by email when registrations in May/June for 2026-2027 school year.

If you were previously a member or have special circumstances for us to consider your registration, contact director@sc-top.org for assistance.

WAITLIST is CURRENTLY CLOSED
while REGISTRATION is OPEN

FREE resources from the SC Homeschooling Connection to help get you started:

Quick Start Guide for New Homeschoolers in SC: CLICK HERE

High School Course of Study Planning Guide CLICK HERE

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Printable Awards Certificate

Did you miss the SC TOP graduation and awards programs? We can create a printable awards certificate for you to use at your own private celebrations. Let’s celebrate your milestone achievement:

• Kindergarten/K5 Graduation
• 1st Year Homeschool (any grade level)
• Preschool/K4 Graduation
• 5th grade/Elementary Graduation
• 8th grade/Middle School Graduation
• Other Milestones and Awards
• NOTE: Graduating Seniors request a diploma with their final transcript– contact director@sc-top.org

Submit this form to request a printable certificate. One per student. SC TOP Members only.

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SC TOP Members,

Please submit this form to close out your file for 2023-2024 school year. This simple checklist verifies you’ve done the record-keeping requirements–which we recommend is due by June 5th.

**NOTE: This form closed already. Members who forgot to close out their membership file for the 2023-2024 year are now lapsed/returning. 

Do not send the records to SC TOP. Records are for you, so you can see your student’s progress. This form verifies you’re doing the record-keeping as required by law.

• If you’re transferring to another school, SC TOP can also assist with report card preparation (already included in your membership fees) when you fill out this form: Report card request form
• ALL HIGH SCHOOL students 9-12th grade are also required to submit credits and courses. Please also fill out this form: Transcript Preparation form

If you’re still working to document the 180-days of learning past June 30th, please contact director@sc-top.org so that we know what’s happening and we can advise.

Thanks for choosing SC TOP!
~Kim Andrysczyk, Director
(aka Mama Hen)

Check back in MAY to close out your membership file for the 2024-2025 school year.

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