Home schooling?

Question

Is Home schooling reconized as a legitimate diploma

Answer 1

I am thinking you may have to take the standardized tests for your state in order to get your homeschooling experience recognized. I did read that some colleges were not recognizing homeschooling as a real diploma.

Here is an answer I found on the web. Hope it is helpful:

Answer
I graduated from a homeschooling program this year, but I never received any sort of formal diploma for having done so. However, there are several Internet-based homeschooling high schools which do offer a program through which one can earn a diploma. Also, many colleges don't require a high school diploma if you offer proof that the local school district approved your curriculum and scores through your high school career, especially if one or more parents have their teaching credentials, even if it isn't in the state you resided in at the end of high school.

The route which I and several of my homeschooling friends have taken is fairly simple, though; we just went to our state testing offices and took the GED. If you've been through a decent homeschooling program, the GED should be easy and is acceptable at any college or university.

Answer 2

In most cases, yes. Most Universities now recognize a homeschool diploma as equivilent to a highschool diploma but you will havce to submit a transcript just like everyone else. There are kits available for creating a transcript or you can copy the format of a transcript from a high school.

As for employers, most will accept the word of the employee that they have completed high school. If they won't than submit a transcript or a copy of your high school diploma just as you would for a college admissions office.

Answer 3

Yes it is....they usually ask for a transcript which just makes sure you've fulfilled all the core classes for high school. Check with
the Home School Legal Defense Association online....just yahoo it and it should come up. And more and more Universities are making it easier for homeschoolers to transfer because they recognize the quality of students that they are. Also, when you dual enroll at a community college during high school, you will have college credits already before finishing high school...that makes life EVEN easier. People don't realize the advantages that there are to homeschooling. I saved tons of money on college tuition by knocking out a bunch of college credits while in highschool...and it's free until you turn 18 (double check with your state)....homeschooling is cool like that. But watch out...sometimes people think that you have a third eye, just cause you homeschool. (We do have a sense of humor you know!)

Answer 4

It varies, depending on where you live, what sort of homeschooling you did, what you want to do with the diploma. Some universities have a special placement tests for homeschoolers which shouldn't be a problem if you've really been doing your work. Or you can get standardized tests from the school bored (at least in my area).

Answer 5

Depends on who you talk to, the military and most colleges have different procedures for homeschoolers to join. For example, most universities, instead of a diploma, ask for just your transcript (they would ask of a public schooler as well). They also ask for referrels from mentors and family members, which are increasingly required from everyone.

If you look at your universities and colleges of choice, on their enrollment pages, will have a list of requirements. often they will include homeschooler requirements, but are usually friendly if they do not and you call the office of admissions for more information.

Answer 6

Yes, if the person followed what is required. I know of many home schoolers who went on to college and did really well, there didn't seem to be a problem. I suggest you find out the requirements.

Answer 7

Yes, especially if you plan to never leave home.

Answer 8

do not take homeschooling!!!!!!!! it will suck the living soul out of you