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Homeschooling and college
As children grow out of their little pants and are ready to begin their
teens, many parents wonder if they should continue with the homeschooling
program. They fear that colleges may not give equal opportunities to
a child educated at home.
Many fears of this kind were put to rest when 2 homeschooled boys got
admission into Harvard. Harvard does not require a high school diploma
for gaining admission to their degree program. Many colleges are more
interested in the knowledge and behavior of the
homeschooled children rather than their high school diplomas. In fact,
other things being similar many colleges prefer homeschoolers because
of the diversity and richness they bring to their college life.
Admission requirements may vary. While some colleges require the child
to appear for the SAT, others may need a general equivalency diploma.
And some may not care for any tests at all. The criterion may vary depending
on the college that you wish to apply to. But,
college courses really do not require any high school background or
special training.
It is common to come across parents who frantically try to shift out
their homeschool children to high schools because they fear unavailability
of college admissions. But college admissions are open to all educated
individuals, regardless of whether they are educated at home or at a
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