Is homeschooling easier than public school?

Answer 1

No. All colleges now accept both publicly schooled, privately schooled, and home schooled children. Scores on standardized tests like the SAT and ACT are used to identify how much students have learned.

No,it is not hard to get into college if you have been home schooled. I am a freshman this year at Northland Baptist Bible College. I did not find it hard to get into college. Many colleges these days are open to home schoolers coming to their schools. Sometimes you have to provide a little more information on your grades, but that is it. No, it is not hard. Just ask the school you are interested in going to how they work with home schoolers. I am sure that they would love to answer your questions. Good luck!

Quite true! Many colleges and universities are now actively recruiting homeschoolers and Harvard routinely accepts homeschooled applicants. I agree that you do need to check with the school you are interested in attending to find out what their requirements for admitting homeschooled applicants are. Best of luck!

Homeschooling is actually quite good on a resume, I believe, because I have been home schooled for five years in a row, and so far it has been good for me.

Homeschooling looks quite good to universities. It shows self motivation, interest in education, and usually a unique transcript. I've been homeschooled for a while, and have been able to take classes such as Genetics, Shakespeare, and Latin in addition to core classes. Excellent for helping you stand out and put you over the top!

Another

I met a lady once who had 3 kids and homeschooled all of them. One graduated from Harvard with honors, one graduated from one of the best engineering/technical schools in the country and now works for the military, and one is a movie producer in Hollywood. Go figure!

In general, yes. There is a factor of bias regarding your grades, and you cannot be compared to your peers as easily (class rank, availability of courses, etc). However, SAT, SAT subject tests, ACT, AP/IB scores, if strong, will always work in your favor. Colleges also want diversity in their student population, which may cause being homeschooled to work in your favor.

Answer 2

It can be, it really depends on which curriculum you use. If you are doing internet school, it is harder. I think the level of difficulty of homeschooling depends on who you are and how motivated you are. A very good math curriculum is called "Saxon Math".

There really is no correct answer to that, as it just depends on what curriculum you use, if you use one.

Meaning no offense in saying this, but I think that public schools' approach to learning is very ineffective. They are loading kids down with homework, and it's getting them no where. I am a homeschooled kid myself, and cannot stand to be around public schooled kids my age because they are just so stupid (compared to me anyway). The way public schools are approaching learning is what I would call "the memorizing method". They drill facts and theories and equations into kids' heads until they memorize it. This is a HORRIBLE way to learn. Have you ever heard more than 10 kids say that they LOVE learning at school? No, not school, LEARNING at school. You can easily say "Hahaha! Who would say that anyway?!?!? Everyone dislikes learning! It's just NOT FUN!". Actually, the way we are learning is not fun. When we are little, before we've been taught that we disike learning, we want to get into everything! Touch, feel, taste, listen, smell, EVERYTHING! People are naturally curious and do, indeed, like learning. Learning should be fun, hands-on, and interesting to us.

I won't argue with you that some homeschoolers are idiots. I will also agree that there are some complete genuises who have gone to public school. It just depends on YOU.

I would say that public school is harder, because there is usually a lot more work. But on average, homeschoolers are smarter.

It's not harder than public.

Answer 3

If you allow and guide your child to be social when he is home schooled then I'm sure there would be no difficulty for him to attend the public college. You have to work out on the difference of home school and the public school i.e. being social to reduce your child difficulty. There are many students who are publically schooled from the beginning but still they are not that much interactive with others. So guide your kid to learn interaction with others.

Furthermore, today we have many institutes like UK open college which provides full freedom to their students in becoming social.

Answer 4

In my opinion:yes, it is harder to get into college if your are home schooled! Because...You can get your report card etc. from school.

Answer 5

no, not really. In fact, some people think its much, very much easier. I personally like it..... I get to do alot more things then sone people get to that go to public schools... :) why are you asking???

Answer 6

Not necessarily; it depends on who's supervising the schooling. Some parents have a love of learning and pass that along to their child; others take a lax view, and seem to think television (or sometimes The Bible) is a suitable teacher, or that their children will motivate themselves. (This tends not to work.)

Homeschooled students are expected to pass exams and keep up generally with their public school peers; too much slacking on schooling can lead to trouble. It's up to the parents to supervise their children's learning in any case, and set a good example.

also it is in some was like you ain't got to meet in one place every day you can take a vacation and still do your school

Answer 7

It depends on the one being taught and who is doing the teaching.

In general, homeschooling can be easier since often times, hours aren't as early in the day and the child feels more well rested and alert. Usually, a home-schooled child has more attention focused on their strengths and weaknesses as well, instead of feeling left behind in class or feeling as if they are holding others back; it takes off unnecessary pressure, in that sense.

Answer 8

Many colleges and universities today are catching on. More and more parents are becoming dissatisfied with the quality of education a the elementary and high school levels, and are choosing to home-school their children. On the average, most of these students have been found to be better educated and more well rounded as individuals than those attending a traditional school. In addition, many of these students are being accepted to excellent colleges and universities across the country. However, their education must be well documented, standardized tests taken, etc. I am not positive, but I believe there are homes-chool organizations that have a way of turning the completion of the students work into some kind of valid diploma. From personal experience as a college professor, the home-schooled individuals I have had in my classes have been wonderful and a pleasure to have in my class. I would advise you research the appropriate home-school organizations for appropriate direction if this is an option for you..

Answer 9

Yes, you definitely can.