90: Planning for Homeschool Graduation and College: 3 Experts Help Get You There

When we think about homeschooling, many of us feel totally confident guiding our kids through the early years. We can teach reading. We can explore nature. We can do hands-on science projects and pull in educational field trips.

But once high school hits? The doubts start creeping in.

🤔How do I issue a real diploma?
🤔What does a transcript even look like?
🤔Will my child be taken seriously by colleges?

These questions are common—and totally valid. Because as your child approaches the high school years, it’s not just about learning anymore… it’s about preparing for what’s next.

But here’s the good news: You’re not the first to walk this path. And you don’t have to figure it out alone.

There are experienced, trusted leaders who’ve homeschooled their own children all the way to college—and are now helping other families confidently do the same.

Here are three women you need to know... 

Nicole Green

Nicole Green is the founder of HomeEdConfidence, and she lives up to that name. After successfully homeschooling all of her children through graduation and into college, Nicole  now supports parents through group coaching, live workshops, and practical tools that demystify the homeschool-to-college application process.

Nicole also co-founded eXtend Homeschool Tutorial in Maryland alongside fellow homeschool mom Kym Kent, and she led the high school students there until her youngest son,  Noah, graduated and headed off to college. And now, she’s using her knowledge to help homeschool families move through the high-stakes years with calm and clarity.

From transcript creation to college prep timelines, Nicole’s mission to help families is simple but powerful: Yes, you can absolutely send your homeschooler off to college successfully—and she’ll show you how.

Kym Kent

Kym Kent is a veteran homeschool mom of six—and she’s already graduated four of them with confidence and success. As a co-founder of eXtend Homeschool Tutorial in Maryland, Kym has played a pivotal role in creating an environment where homeschoolers can thrive both academically and socially.

Kym brings a deeply thoughtful approach to homeschooling the teen years, striking a balance between structure and freedom. She encourages families to take advantage of diverse learning opportunities that enrich the high school experience, including dual enrollment, tutorials, and hands-on electives. Her work through eXtend helps teens experience collaborative learning while still maintaining the flexibility and personalization that makes homeschooling so powerful.

Kym recently wrote an inspiring article titled Yes, You Can Homeschool Your Kids to College, and she’s co-hosted a podcast series with Kerry McDonald called Homeschooling to College, where they walk families through the ins and outs of high school homeschooling, transcripts, college applications, and more.

Her message is clear: Yes, you can homeschool your kids through high school, while setting them up for success through college and into their career.

Kerry McDonald

Kerry McDonald wears many hats: she’s a homeschool mom, senior fellow at the Foundation for Economic Education, host of the LiberatED Podcast, and author of the upcoming book Joyful Learning.

Kerry is graduating her oldest child - who has been homeschooled from the very beginning - and she wrote a Forbes article titled Homeschooling to College: 4 Tips for the College Admissions Process detailing her insights. On the LiberatED Podcast, she also co-hosted a series of episodes with Kym Kent called Homeschooling to College that breaks down the homeschool-to-college transition.

If you’re interested in learning more from Kerry, I also had an insightful conversation with her about the rise of nontraditional education in the United States. With both professional expertise and real-life experience, Kerry offers thoughtful guidance that’s incredibly helpful for homeschool families.

You Don’t Have to Figure This Out Alone

Nicole, Kym, and Kerry are living proof that homeschooling through high school isn’t just possible. It’s powerful.

They’ve walked the path. They’ve graduated their own kids. And they’re generously sharing what they’ve learned so that other families can feel supported, not scared, about what lies ahead.

So whether your child is in 9th grade, 5th grade, or you’re just starting to consider your long-term homeschooling goals, let this be a reminder:

💪🏾You can homeschool all the way through high school.
💪🏾Yes, you can crush the college application process as a homeschool family.
💪🏾And yes, you can help your child graduate successfully, with pride and confidence!

Utilize the three experts I shared, and let their advice and resources be your guide.

You’ve got this!

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