Studies have shown, year after year, that homeschooled students consistently perform as well (or in many cases better) than traditionally schooled students on academic exams standardized. But very rarely does anyone ask why, or what made the student do so well, because they are usually too preoccupied with questions about the student's social life or their ability to handle the transition to college. 'university. Therefore, my thesis statement is: Homeschooled students often achieve higher academic achievement and are more active in their communities than traditionally schooled students, due to a personalized approach to learning which emphasizes individuality. My research paper will debunk some popular myths about homeschooling and give the real reasons why homeschoolers are so successful.II. A student's learning environment has a significant impact on their academic success. (Garas-York, 2010, p. 432) This section will discuss how the environment in which a student is placed, whether at home or at school, plays an important role in determining their success school. It will include studies with both homeschooled and non-homeschooled students, and will show how a traditional school setting is often not conducive to a student's learning.