“My parents did pretty well preparing me academically for college,” Nagle told Business Insider. “And I have to say I never found college particularly challenging in any way. I’m not even sure I found it socially challenging.” Nagle was homeschooled by both of her parents in California from the age of 10 through college. Now self-employed in jewelry design, the Gen Xer said she’s grateful for her homeschool experience because her parents tailored her lessons to meet her learning pace and interests, and she said the personalized curriculum led her to excel in national testing.
