<p>I do understand that homeschooling doesn't necessarily occur at home; I can see how my statment might have implied this, so I'll try to better explain what I meant.</p>
<p>I agree that the term "homeschooling" encompasses a wide variety of educational situations, most of which include out-of-the-home learning. What I was trying to point out that educating yourself entirely at home, without outside classes, also remains a valid form of what (aptly or inaptly) is called "homeschooling". </p>
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educating yourself entirely at home, without outside classes, also remains a valid form of what (aptly or inaptly) is called "homeschooling".
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Absolutely! I'm sure there are high school aged homeschoolers who have pursued a pure self-study approach. My son did mostly, although not exclusively, self study and was very successful in his application cycle.</p>
<p>Regardless of approach, if you want to go to a selective college you need to demonstrate that you can do the same two things: 1) perform academically, and 2) get along in a group. If you have chosen a pure self-study approach, you will need to prove your academic preparation in some way such as standardized testing, success in academic contests, or, if you apply to colleges that are willing to assess it, a portfolio of your work. To prove that you can function socially, you'll need experience and rec letters from a group activity, which does not have to be academic.</p>