homeschool

As BYU strives to follow its AIMS and admit well-rounded students, formerly homeschooled students are bringing their smarts and secrets of a successful homeschooling experience to the university.

Pop culture typically portrays those who were homeschooled as awkward, socially inept and unable to keep up with schoolwork in a public school environment. Despite this, BYU students have found that homeschooling prepared them well for the rigors of college.

Zach's eyes open as he notices snow falling outside his window. He glances at the clock on his bed-stand; it is 7:30 a.m. on a school day.

(Maddi Dayton)