Regional and national competitions can be found in most fields, including math, science, computer programming, writing, engineering, geography, environmental, art, music, and dance. One way to compare homeschooled students with peers who attend public schools is to use standardized achievement test scores. Homeschooled students earned higher scores in that subtest. The later high school years should be structured with college applications in mind. These years may be managed in a variety of ways.
Some students remain in homeschooling and receive no diploma.
Others choose to reenter public school during high school to align themselves with peers and obtain a standard diploma. Others select a combination that will take advantage of Advanced Placement courses or other academic and extracurricular offerings. Furthermore, homeschoolers may find the unique experiences and abilities gained through homeschooling make them attractive to competitive colleges. Check with the colleges of interest to determine if they have specific application requirements for homeschoolers. When standard high school student transcripts are not available, colleges may need other information to make an informed decision.