Question by anonymous: I know its a little late, but as a junior I want to start “homeschooling”. Is this possible and how do I start
I mostly want to volunteer, learn subjects that have always interested me but aren’t thoroughly taught in school, and take some college classes. I have gone to a private school and am much more ahead than most students. I have a 4.2 GPA average and am tired of our school system, it is unmotivating and ineffective. What time commitments will my parents have to make? Will it affect me going to college? Anyone with knowledge or experience in this subject would be MUCH appreciated.

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Answer by HoneybeeHartley
Check hslda.com.

This is a Christian site but even if you aren’t a Christian, this site is very well-informed and will have info about legalities in your state as well as info for college-bound students. Spend a little while perusing.

Your ability to attend college classes may vary according to your state’s laws, but many do allow you to dually enroll and earn college credit while still technically a high school student.

The time commitment required by your parents can be as little as a few hours per day, plus the driving you around to do your volunteer work and attend college if you are not driving yet.

Many colleges, even in the Ivy League, actively RECRUIT homeschoolers now. Look for more info about that on the website I gave you.

Best wishes!

EDITED TO ADD: you could go ahead and get your GED now too and go on to college right now, possibly. Many homeschoolers get GEDs and it does not affect your college admissions, assuming your SAT and/or ACT scores are adequate.

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