Do Homeschooled Kids have less chances to get into good colleges and succeed in future?

Answer 1

No. Colleges are ACTIVELY recruiting homeschooled kids.

Answer 2

Generally you have to meet similar criteria to everyone else for most colleges.

NY for example requires a diploma or GED. California just requires you be over 18 or have a dipolma if under 18.

Good colleges first of all require a lot of money. Next a high SAT or ACT score and transcripts.

Your state may have rules on how you can present home school transciprts or maybe the service that provided your materials can help you there.

There are some homeschools in Florida and other places that have accreditation and offer a diploma.

You can also take assessment tests such as the Stanford test that is administered by a school or testing facility.

Finally you have to take college placement tests for English and Math.

One way to get around some of this is to do the first two years at a community or Jr College and then you get college transcripts that you can transfer over with.

Answer 3

Don't take the word of us folks - do the research yourself. There are plenty of places to find information on homeschoolers and college (I've heard some colleges are actually RECRUITING homeschoolers because they are self-motivated and handle the transition from home to college better than public school students - in general).

HSLDA has some interesting stats on homeschooling to college, as well as ERIC (the Education Resources Information Center - a D of Ed org. - search for "homeschool" and you'll find peer-reviewed articles on homeschoolers and college admissions).

As homeschooling continues to grow, I'm sure getting into college will become easier for them. And yes, homeschoolers CAN qualify for scholarships and financial aid.

Answer 4

No, homeschooled kids don't have less chances. The "good" colleges seem to be the ones stepping forward and making a point to accept homeschoolers. Some research done so far shows that homeschooled students are more likely to get a college degree, more likely to get higher than a bachelor's degree, are more likely to be happy with their financial situation, more likely to have jobs they are satisfied with. Sounds like success to me! ("More likely" does not make it a guarantee--individual situations can be totally opposite!!)

Answer 5

Not at all... in my opinion Homeschoolers have a better chance. Because they have ALOT more time to do extra curricular activities and find out who they are and do what they are interested in. Also Homeschoolers can go at there own pace and actually learn the stuff instead of cramming, dealing with teachers and peer pressure. I know many homschoolers who got into Ivy leauge colleges aswell. Somthing not many students at the local high school acheived.

Answer 6

No they don't. A study shows that most homeschool kids score higher on the ACT/SAT than kids who attend school 5 days a week. They can get into a college.

Answer 7

The scores are in... Homeschooling way ahead of the public school curriculum. I have home schooled my grandson, my brother, his three boys; my sister her two daughters, and test scores are near the gifted range if not above.

My grandson is in Middle School, My brother's sons, all in college; and my sister's kids, one in a private college, one in High School (private).

Each state has its own requirements, but here in Alaska, Home schooled students must pass accredited exams, and participate in state testing programs to boot. The state scores are higher than those of students from Public Schools; and traditionally they score much higher on the SAT exams (mom and dad can't inflate that score).

Becoming a homeschooler is not an easy decision for a family. It requires dedication, and commitment to your child or children. A sacrifice well worth it, and yes it is a full time job for a parent.

My wife had to quit her job, and I had to work two full-time jobs to make this commitment work. All in all, no complaints.

There numerous companies that supply homeschool curriculum for parents that include some great assistance. You find you are schooling yourself at the same time you are schooling your kids.

We chose homeschooling to better have an educational opportunity for our grandson, based more upon the conservative nature of America's value system. No worries about Christmas, Easter, or anything else of the sort.

There are many areas that have homeschool support groups that literally, end up forming their own private school system. This gives them access to Phys Ed. opportunities, as well as being able to allow kids time to explore many extra curricular activities.

I only wish we could get the voucher program passed through Congress to help refund our taxes.

Go for it!

Answer 8

ABSOLUTELY NOT!!

It's truly a wonderful thing to homeschool!! In fact it's been known to push a child/kid's self confidence to be homeschooled. Think about it; one on one education. Public schools are CERTAINLY NOT popular for pumping out college kids. Perhaps the smaller classrooms in public schools yes, but not the larger ones.

I'd like to do it myself soon actually, so I'm all for it. Good luck!

Answer 9

Absolutely NOT... My son even graduated at the top of his class.

His life outside of college is far better as well. Here is a 20 year old with 3 rental properties (all by his own doing) and his own home as well. He is in a better financial state than most 50 years I know. Its all how YOU bring up your children. If you want them to succeed, then they will !

Answer 10

No. Homeschoolers could go either way really. If they keep up, they will have just as much of a chance as everyone else. If they fall behind, they won't. If they push and discipline themselves, they have a better chance of going to a better college! It all depends on how hard they work.