Jack Steffen & Gabriella Aguirre

Jack is an 18-year-old senior who has been homeschooled for most of his academic experience. He has been studying at the College Academy at South Florida Bible College for the last two years, and plans to continue his education to pursue a career in economics and public policy. Jack serves his community through the United Nations Messengers of Peace program. This program serves as his inspiration to help bridge the socioeconomic gap between underserved youth and mental health support.

Gabriella is 18 years old and has been a student at College Academy at South Florida Bible College for a duration of two years. She has been homeschooled all her life, commencing with Classical Conversations, and later transitioning to Renaissance Scholars during her middle school years. Furthermore, she actively supports her parents' business operations by handling tasks such as managing phone calls and engaging in out-of-state business endeavors. With an aspiration to pursue a career in neuroscience, Gabriella aims to specialize as a neurosurgeon through her collegiate studies.

Session

A Homeschooler’s Path to College Admission

Our goal is to help homeschoolers become fully equipped to embark on their college application

journey with confidence and success. This in-depth presentation will include how to navigate the

Common App and effectively craft the Common App essay. We will also dive into the

significance of extracurricular activities, securing impactful letters of recommendation, preparing

for standardized tests like the SAT/ACT, and highlighting achievements through awards and

honors.