Hello all, the question on my mind is..... Would homeschooling and/or cyber schooling affect ones chances of getting into college as both an athlete and a student vs going to a normal public high school?
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Given the impact of travel ball I doubt it would make a difference athletically. Academically I would think it makes SAT/ACT scores very relevant.
Families that decide to home school through high school generally understand that forgoing traditional credentials means accepting the responsibility to find other ways of acquiring skills and experiences and of demonstrating their suitability for the employment and educational opportunities they seek.
You may have to put extra effort and creativity into your preparation, but if you do the work and have the talent, you can find the right fit.
Colleges often ask homeschooled students to sit for two Subject Tests.
We homeschooled our son when he started middle school. When we realized he may have the right stuff to be offered a chance to play college ball we did our research. We made sure we looked into the schools he was interested in to be sure we knew the requirements for a home schooled student. Most state schools will require you to have a portfolio of his classwork, such as lab notebooks, curriculum used, work completed and test taken. We understood that a Diploma was not necessary but transcripts are, they are not difficult to compile. You definitely have to be organized. The most difficult and time consuming part was for the NCAA Eligibility Center if son goes to a D1 or D11 school. We had son take SAT and ACT test early and often, as they are critical in getting merit money and also a great measure for a home schooled student. It was not difficult for us and he is on his way to a mid D1 this fall. He always told me I was his toughest teacher, as it should me. Best of luck