Some homeschooled teenagers receive diplomas from umbrella schools and independent-study programs. Yet another group of families, perhaps the majority, grant their own diploma. In our case, we fired up he word processor, designed one, and issued the diploma. College admissions officers reply primarily on transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendation. Most never ask about diplomas because typical applicants, high school seniors, do not yet have them.
Employers care mostly about experience.
Seldom does anyone ask to see the actual document. Historically, the military cares more about diplomas than either colleges or most employers. Military regulations pertaining to homeschoolers are in a state of flux, with every recent change in favoof homeschoolers. Contact local recruiters for current information. David and Laurie Callihan who have written The Guidance Manual for the Christian Homeschool have helped Christian homeschool parents gather all the information a high school counselor usually supplies.