Was tasked too sit in on a interview of a new engineer last week. She was home schooled and maxed her SAT’s, Graduated first in her class , was on the deans gold list and is working on certifications in specialized processes we need on her own time and budget. All on her own dollar. She paid her own way and didn’t get a dime from a scholarship or financial aid or loans. Worked two jobs and went too school at same time !
She started college at age 16 and finished a 6 year program in 4 years . We hired her . We’re also paying for the rest of her education . This little gal is going places and not a thing can stop her short of death IMO.
I don’t think I have ever met or worked with anyone that was home schooled that didn’t work hard and was more intelligent as well had people skills that seem to make them better managers of their own time the time of others.
Home schooled, scouting, prior military service, community service , and conservative values and the ability too tell someone too go to hell and have em ask you for directions will get you a job in our profession.
She reminds me of my 18 yr old! He’ll finish his AAS at the local community college less than a yr from HS graduation... which is happening right about NOW. We administer standardized tests anually and the last time he scored above the 18 yr point (master’s degree). We take NO hand outs as well! You KNOW we homeschool though. :-) Maybe if he gets interested in ‘widgets’, I’ll send him to you! :-)
Sounds like you scored on that hire.
My son is 13- homeschooled. He has a T-shirt: “One day I’m going to be your boss.”
And people believe him too!