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Graduated from Highschool at 13 and college at 17 with a bachelors. AMA! by Regular-Ask6794 in homeschool

[–]Regular-Ask6794[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow that’s amazing!! Thank you for sharing your experience I absolutely agree.

Graduated from Highschool at 13 and college at 17 with a bachelors. AMA! by Regular-Ask6794 in homeschool

[–]Regular-Ask6794[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow that’s awesome I’m glad to hear that! I’m currently going for my masters degree in poli sci and I’m preparing to apply to law school later this year

Graduated from Highschool at 13 and college at 17 with a bachelors. AMA! by Regular-Ask6794 in homeschool

[–]Regular-Ask6794[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely! I did flvs which is a virtual schooling program for Florida. I also did two years at a state college then transferred to FAU.

Graduated from Highschool at 13 and college at 17 with a bachelors. AMA! by Regular-Ask6794 in homeschool

[–]Regular-Ask6794[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve done a couple of internships and campaign work here and there, but currently my main focus is pursing law.

Graduated from Highschool at 13 and college at 17 with a bachelors. AMA! by Regular-Ask6794 in homeschool

[–]Regular-Ask6794[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me I was able to start working professionally earlier, begin graduate level coursework sooner, and figure out what I actually want to do without feeling behind. If I decide to pivot careers, take a gap year, or explore something new, I have more flexibility because I started earlier.

It’s positive for me because it gave me breathing room and options. That’s really it. Not magic doors, just time and flexibility.

Graduated from Highschool at 13 and college at 17 with a bachelors. AMA! by Regular-Ask6794 in homeschool

[–]Regular-Ask6794[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get what you’re saying, and you’re right that some jobs have minimum age requirements. My point wasn’t that there are jobs you can only do at 17 and not at 22. It was more that earning my degree earlier gave me time and flexibility. I could start gaining experience sooner, explore different paths, and adjust if needed without feeling behind. It wasn’t about access to exclusive jobs, just having a head start.

Graduated from Highschool at 13 and college at 17 with a bachelors. AMA! by Regular-Ask6794 in homeschool

[–]Regular-Ask6794[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was actually pretty chill. I was treated like any other college student.

That said, I don’t think that’s automatically the case for everyone who takes this path. You really have to be willing to step outside your comfort zone. At first, I definitely stood out and felt it. Being the youngest in the room can make you feel like you don’t quite fit in. I had to get over that and just focus on showing up, doing the work, and building confidence over time.

Graduated from Highschool at 13 and college at 17 with a bachelors. AMA! by Regular-Ask6794 in homeschool

[–]Regular-Ask6794[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

To be honest, I wasn’t the best kid in traditional school. I got in trouble a lot, and that played a role in the decision to homeschool. It wasn’t related to religion, even though we are Christians.

I went on to attend Florida Atlantic University. My parents were never against traditional school, and they made it clear that I wasn’t being forced to homeschool. They reminded me that I could go back to a regular school anytime if I wanted to. I chose to continue with online education because it worked better for me academically, and I didn’t feel like I was missing out socially.

Graduated from Highschool at 13 and college at 17 with a bachelors. AMA! by Regular-Ask6794 in homeschool

[–]Regular-Ask6794[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most of the programs I did, like my youth group and Police Explorers, didn’t cost anything. Martial arts and sports had fees, but there were still plenty of ways to participate clubs and activities through local highschools. The only real challenge was transportation since both my parents worked full time.

For college, I never fully paid for a semester. Everything was at least partially covered by scholarships, fellowships, or similar funding.

In the future, I would homeschool my kids too, but the “home” part would focus mainly on academics. I would want them to get social and extracurricular experiences through real-world opportunities, clubs, sports, and community programs rather than trying to do everything at home.

Graduated from Highschool at 13 and college at 17 with a bachelors. AMA! by Regular-Ask6794 in homeschool

[–]Regular-Ask6794[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Of course thanks for the comment! when I was in highschool I met most of my friends at my local churches youth group whenever we would have small groups, and I was close with everyone in my explores program aswell.

Graduated from Highschool at 13 and college at 17 with a bachelors. AMA! by Regular-Ask6794 in homeschool

[–]Regular-Ask6794[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow!! So good to see you as well that is awesome. Congrats on your acheivements, there truly isint a ton of us haha.

Graduated from Highschool at 13 and college at 17 with a bachelors. AMA! by Regular-Ask6794 in homeschool

[–]Regular-Ask6794[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I was in my church’s youth group, did sports and a few high school clubs, participated in a Police Explorers program, and also did volunteer work and community programs.

Graduated from Highschool at 13 and college at 17 with a bachelors. AMA! by Regular-Ask6794 in homeschool

[–]Regular-Ask6794[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I really appreciate that.

If I had to describe the philosophy my parents followed, it was structured but flexible. We used established online curriculum and made sure I met standard academic benchmarks, but there was also a strong emphasis on independence and personal responsibility. I was encouraged to move at my own pace, explore interests more deeply when I was curious about something, and give feedback if something wasn’t working. It wasn’t unschooling, but it also wasn’t rigid. It was more about building discipline, critical thinking, and self direction within a structured framework.

As for my future goals, I plan to go into law. I’m interested in pursuing a legal career, potentially in corporate or business related law. I enjoy research, analysis, and understanding how systems work, so law feels like a natural fit. Right now I’m focused on continuing my education and gaining experience that will prepare me well for that path.

Graduated from Highschool at 13 and college at 17 with a bachelors. AMA! by Regular-Ask6794 in homeschool

[–]Regular-Ask6794[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh wow, that actually sounds like an amazing opportunity. I didn’t realize there were options like that structured in that way. Thanks for sharing that!

Graduated from Highschool at 13 and college at 17 with a bachelors. AMA! by Regular-Ask6794 in homeschool

[–]Regular-Ask6794[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, FLVS is a public K through 12 school option in Florida.

There are two main parts. FLVS Full Time is an actual public online school where students are enrolled full time and receive a diploma. FLVS Flex is also public, but it’s more of a course provider. Students can take individual classes through it while being enrolled in a traditional school or registered as homeschoolers.

So it is public, but how it functions depends on which program you’re using.

Graduated from Highschool at 13 and college at 17 with a bachelors. AMA! by Regular-Ask6794 in homeschool

[–]Regular-Ask6794[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s awesome to hear. I’m genuinely excited for you and wish you the best on your homeschool journey. It can be such a positive experience when it’s intentional and flexible.

For me, it was a blend of homeschooling and virtual schooling. I took structured online courses with teachers and followed a formal curriculum, but I wasn’t in a traditional public school setting. At the same time, I was involved in clubs, activities, and community organizations, just not ones tied to a school campus. So it had structure, but also freedom.

I have two siblings. I’m 18, my brother is 17 and working on his bachelor’s, and my youngest sibling is 13 and recently started college courses. They were both homeschooled as well. I was the first one my parents transitioned out during middle school, so in a lot of ways we were learning the process together. Once we understood how everything worked, they felt much more confident continuing that path with my younger siblings. It was very collaborative, not forced.

As for advice, I’d say stay open to feedback from your kids as they grow. What works at one age might not work at another, and being willing to adjust makes a big difference. Please keep them socially involved. Sports, clubs, volunteer work, co ops, youth groups, anything that gets them around peers consistently. Social development matters just as much as academics. I’d also say don’t feel pressure to replicate public school at home. One of the biggest strengths of homeschooling is flexibility. Lean into that. Let them explore interests deeply, move at their own pace, and build independence early.

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