The relationship between homeschooling and college attendance - REL West

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Could you provide information on the efficacy of homeschooling, as compared to traditional public schools, on college readiness?

We have prepared the following memo with information on the relationship between homeschooling and college preparedness. Citations include a link to a free online version, when available. All citations are accompanied by an abstract, excerpt, or summary written by the author or publisher of the document. We have not done an evaluation of the methodological rigor of these resources, but provide them for your information only.

Bolle-Brummond, M. B. & Wessel, R. D. (2012). Homeschooled students in college: Background influences, college integration, and environmental pull factors. Journal of Research Education, 22 (1), 223-249. Retrieved from http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1098414.pdf

Abstract: How do pre-entry attributes of homeschooled students influence their college experience? What are their academic and social integration patterns? What role did outside factors play in their college experience? Using Tinto’s research as a foundation, this study examined the influence of pre-entry attributes on the college experience, academic and social integration patterns, and environmental pull factors of college students who were homeschooled in high school. The authors found that homeschooled students were equipped to succeed academically and socially. Outside influences encountered by the participants included work, family, and finances.