"Betsy is a writer and blogger, but most importantly is mom to her now 24 year old daughter, whom she and her husband homeschooled starting in kindergarten. They found homeschooling to be the best way for their daughter to learn, as they could not only teach their family's faith based values day by day, but also tailor her learning to her individual needs. Betsy continued homeschooling her through high school, when she began writing about their journey on her blog, BJ's Homeschool at https: //www.bjshomeschool.com. During that time she helped her daughter get into college, doing the research on college admissions for homeschoolers all around the U.S. Her daughter got into each of the colleges on her list, with scholarship offers, which was such a blessing. Betsy then shared tips for doing your own high school journey in her first edition of ""Homeschooling High School with College in Mind"". And her daughter did the initial formatting and appeared on the cover of the first edition! Later, in this 2nd edition shown above, Betsy updated her book to include new information on things like the Common College Application, with her step-by-step guide. She also added new chapters on finding college scholarships, test prep for SAT or ACT, and more, which are all in the second edition available here on Amazon. Betsy is a long time homeschooler and a former Occupational Therapist who came home to educate her 2e daughter and to be there as a full time mom. She lives in WA state and enjoys gardening, knitting/hand arts with church friends and lots of hiking, with her camera in tow. Her daughter is now a college grad, who earned a B.A. in Communications, and is working in her field. Betsy's mission is to help and encourage moms and to make homeschooling high school easier and more fun, for any and all high school teens, whether they are headed to college or not. Lessa Scherrer is a Certified College Counselor from College Inside Track. who specializes in helping homeschooled teens and students get into the college of their choice. She also is an expert in working with learning disabled teens and getting them into college. She travels the country each year to keep up on the lastest re college admissions."
"Lessa Scherrer, a Certified College Counselor and Homeschool mom to 3 says: ""Betsy has a wealth of understanding and knowledge to share with the parents of college bound homeschoolers. She provides support, encouragement and step-by-step advice on all aspects of the homeschool high school and college application process. This book is a must-read for parents considering homeschooling high school and for parents in the thick of the application process."" Hannah, homeschooling mom of 2 (including 1 high school grad) and Florida Homeschool Association speaker says: ""This fantastic resource is hot off the presses. Everyone homeschooling high schoolers should check it out and It is full of useful information about: choosing curriculum, making transcripts, creating courses, writing college essays, testing, and so much more. Having a guide like this by your side is very helpful as high school looms ahead as well as during high school. So much useful information has been compiled with great detail and simplicity in this book. It breaks down the steps and forward movement needed for homeschoolers who seek to succeed in high school and get into college successfully."" Vicki Tillman, homeschooling mom of 5 and owner of 7 Sisters Homeschool says: Betsy's book is a terrific resource for homeschooling parents who are planning to send their teens to college. As a homeschool upperclassmen advisor, I can attest that the information is spot on. Also the book is chock full of resources with links and lots of helpful forms. Be sure you are ready to take notes while you read! Amy Milcic, Homeschool Blogger and Mom of 5 boys says: ""An absolute MUST-HAVE BOOK for homeschoolers! I was a nervous wreck & put off planning for homeschool high school with my teens. Betsy put me at ease with her encouragement & experiences. The printable forms are invaluable! I wish I could give this book 6 or more stars!! Kelly Malleck, President of HSA Homeschool Association and Mom to 2 says: ""I say that homeschooling parents of 8th graders should read this book because you don't want to miss out on all the valuable planning tools that Betsy has included. Betsy writes in such a conversational tone that it seems like you're just meeting up to have coffee and chat...but don't let that fool you! After you finish reading this book you will feel confident and motivated to take the next steps to educate your kids yourself and prepare them for college. Have you wondered about how to calculate your teen's GPA, how to assign credits, or how to create a transcript? It's all in there! The included downloads are a wonderful resource as well. Thank you, Betsy, for writing this amazing book, Homeschooling High School with College in Mind. Once again, you've set my mind at ease!"""