<p>I was in a private school for nine years, a public school for a year and a half, and last year (sophomore year) I started homeschooling after midterms. It’s the best thing I’ve ever done for myself. I got a 4 on my AP European History exam last year, having self-studied through half of it (I wish I’d gotten a 5, but the switch to homeschooling was kinda rough–it was kind of a spur of the moment thing). If all goes well I will have between 21 and 24 college credit hours by the end of my senior year. I teach myself all the subjects, my parents check on my work every once in a while. I can speak for the issues in the public school system and don’t ever want to go back. I think homeschooling is a great alternative, as long as you’re motivated. The positives far outweigh the negatives, in my oppinion.
I have no doubt I’ll get into the college of my choice. A lot of people doubt homeschoolers, but you just have to look at the facts, and the potential to do well. Not all are great examples, of course, and I’ve got my problems, too 
But I don’t think people should write off homeschoolers so quickly.
~Emily</p>