Although there are rare occasions when a homeschooler might need or want to take the GED exam,  most often homeschool transcripts are a better and accepted choice. Four-year, junior, and community colleges all accept homeschool transcripts as proof of courses taken. Nevertheless, homeschoolers should plan ahead as they enter high school. Researching the requirements of colleges, trade schools, unions, the military, or any other post-high school path that might interest them is necessary to ensure compliance with requirements. This is particularly true when the student’s future path might include college sports, trade schools, or other less common paths where additional testing or specific programs might be required.