cokeeper

Starting last year, I began to really dislike school and wonder what the point is. Nothing I do there helps me achieve my dreams. I considered homeschooling at first, but I thought I shouldn't do it cause it would be too hard for my last year, I should just get stick it out one year more and get it over with. But, the more and more I research unschooling, the more I realize how much I could be learning in a year without having to deal with school.

But would it be more work than it's worth? Would I end up spend more time trying to organize everything than I do learning useless stuff in school?

How would it affect my ability to play in the NCAA?

And also, I am doing a concurrent enrollment program next year at a local college, but I think if I go out of the district I have to pay $3000 to do it...is it worth it to not do a concurrent enrollment program and just homeschool?

Thanks for your help!

GeekMom63

I'd say that rather than try to switch gears senior year, figure out homeschooling, explain to the colleges why you made this decision (hint: "I hate school" is not a good answer ), all while applying to colleges would be more hassle than it's worth.

Especially since you have the option to do concurrent enrollment instead - many homeschoolers just end up taking lots of college classes dual-enrolled anyway, and here it is all defined and ready and free for you!

Good luck.

cokeeper

Wait, so are you saying I should or I shouldn't?

(I do hate school, and there are plenty reasons why I do. I won't say I hate school though, I'll say why I decided to switch to homeschool.)

sbjdorlo

cokeeper,

Could you give us more info? Are you a recruited athlete? What are your grades, scores, etc? What schools are you looking at? What are your dreams in a nutshell?

Agree with GeekMom that college classes for your senior year might be a lot more tolerable to you than being in a high school all day. You might actually enjoy school, but I guess it would require you to stick it out this year (I'm assuming you're a rising junior). Or, is there an option to pull out and homeschool for a year and then do dual-enrollment next year as a senior?

cokeeper

I suppose I should have done that at first.

My scores:

I got an 1800 on the SAT, 1210 on the Critical Reading and Math. My GPA is 3.75. On the ACT I got a 30, which was in the 95th percentile in the nation.

My dreams:

I am not a recruited athlete yet. My dreams in a nutshell are to become a pro soccer player (yes, that is...and I'm sticking to it) and to become a wildlife conservatonists/biologist.

Colleges I am considering: Colleges I am considering are ones that have NCAA or NAIA soccer and wildlife conservationist and aren't too expensive, preferably ones in Colorado. One I may do that doesn't have any divison soccer is CSU.

To answer your final questions sjbjdorlo, I am going to start my senior year next week. I know I would really enjoy the dual enrollment class at my town's local college, but the only problem is that the school district is paying for it, it costs $3000, so I dont' know if they would still pay if I homeschooled.

The only three real reasons why I wouldn't is because I might not be able to do the dual enrollment, it might be more hassle than it's worth, and because I am unsure how it would affect me to get into college/ncaa sports and to get scholarships.

That's everything, I really appreciate your guys opinion! Please respond!

savethehagfish

I've been homeschooled my entire life. It's worked great for me, but I've never seen it work well for someone who started that late. It does make college admissions a pain, so I wouldn't suggest switching senior year. Best of luck!