Homeschooling $$

[colleen]

I was curious if someone, who is an active homeschooler and has done it for years, could give me a rough estimate about how much it costs you yearly per child? I was trying to figure out if it was cheaper to obtain all your own books and supplies or to get an online program. Also, what about the ACT/SAT's? Do they take them at the same time as the kids in public/private schools? Ok, last questions, do colleges look at a homeschool education as the same as graduating from high school or more as if the child got there GED?
Thanks in advance to anyone who has any answers to my questions!
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