Homeschooling Prepares Students for College What do you think when you hear about a homeschooled student going to college? Picture this student in your head. Who do you see? Do you see someone who is afraid, lost, and perhaps not at the same level of learning as their peers? If so, then you have a similar view as the majority of the population. So the real question at this point is: Are these ideas about homeschooled students going to college correct or wrong? Contrary to popular belief, they are absolutely false! The student you are considering should be strong, smart, and ready to take on the journey that lies ahead. For what? Because contrary to popular belief, homeschooled students are much better prepared for college than those who learn the traditional way. On average, homeschooled students earn better grades, adapt and adjust better to changes in environments, and do better overall in college. So why are homeschooled students viewed in such a negative light when it comes to college? Well, let's start with the basics. Most people view homeschooling as a way to cut students off from other children and to promote solidarity because classmates and traditional students alike are not around them. This idea of ​​removing socialization leads to the false statement that homeschooled students will adapt poorly to college where they are surrounded by thousands of other students on campus and perhaps hundreds in a single room class. So why isn't this true? For starters, because homeschooled students aren't in a classroom all day like other students. They are able to not only spend more time in clubs, organizations and sports, but also with their friends. The next belief that people have in mind is...... middle of paper...... these students is at an astonishing 42.5%. Fortunately for homeschooled students, their dropout rate was only 37.3%. But these numbers are useless if students don't even attend college. The latest set of statistics shows what percentage of homeschooled students actually attend college. The Home School Legal Defense Association showed that more than 74% of 18-24 year olds have actually attended college or taken college-level courses. This figure puts to shame the only 46% of adults with traditional educations who ended up attending college. With all of this information provided, it is clear that homeschooling actually prepares students for college. Not only does this prepare students to work on their own, but it also gives students an added advantage when it comes to the grades needed to get into college. The majority of students appear to have benefited from home schooling..