Read & write

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 public school.