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You Can Do This. We’ll Show You How.

Practical guides for transcripts, college applications, and homeschooling high school

About HomeScholar Press

HomeScholar Press was founded by Lee and Matt Binz, creators of The HomeScholar. After successfully homeschooling our own two boys from third grade through high school graduation — and helping them earn full-tuition scholarships to their first-choice universities — we started The HomeScholar in 2007 and shortly thereafter started writing books to help other families do the same.

What started as a few guides for friends has grown into a complete library of practical, encouraging resources for homeschool parents. If you’re staring at your homeschooling ‘tween or teen and thinking, “how will I ever do this?” — regardless of whether “this” is high school planning, transcripts, or college applications — you’re in the right place.

We believe college admission and homeschool record-keeping shouldn’t be scary or overwhelming. With the right tools, you can help your student stand out and succeed.

Our Mission

To give homeschool families confidence for high school and beyond through thoughtful, practical books and freebies. No fluff. No fear. Just the help you need, when you need it.

Meet Lee Binz

Lee is a retired homeschool speaker, consultant, and the author of 40+ books on homeschooling high school. She’s an expert on homeschooling high school who has helped thousands of families navigate transcripts, course descriptions, and college admission. When she’s not writing, she’s probably drinking coffee, planning a camping trip, creating memories with her children and grandchildren, and quoting The Princess Bride.

Meet Matt Binz

Matt is a retired Boeing engineering manager and the technical mind behind The HomeScholar. Now he’s spending retirement in creative endeavors: painting with acrylics, playing the ukulele and tongue drum, and co-authoring new books with Lee. Lots and lots of books.

Our Journey Here

With our retirement from The HomeScholar in 2023 and the subsequent closure by the new owners, we knew Lee’s books could fill the gap and provide the resources parents needed. Matt created HomeScholar Press as a permanent home for Lee’s existing library and the new books we’re writing together.

HomeScholar Press is a different type of business. There are no emails, no memberships, no opt-ins, no social media, and no ads that follow you around. We’re just here to offer print solutions for the problems you face homeschooling through middle school and high school.

This is a simple website. Every book link takes you directly to Amazon. You’ll never need to give us your credit card or personal information. We hope this approach gives you peace of mind and an easy way to get the answers you’re seeking.

What Parents Say

“The prospect of homeschooling high school IS scary, but looking back, the blessing of intimacy I now share with my daughter was worth it. Thank you for helping me to feel the fear and do it anyway!”
— Traci, California

“I had a friend, who worked in college admissions for years, peek at the transcript I wrote with your tips. ‘You made this?!?! This is incredible! One of the best homeschool transcripts I have seen.’ My son got into his first choice college with a full tuition scholarship up to $240k.”
— Rachel, WA

“When we received the financial package I couldn’t wait to tell my husband that I had just made $200,000. My son is heading to the college of his choice with full tuition paid for four years. All because you showed me how to do the hard things well.”
— Tamie, Washington

Questions?

We’re retired and not taking emails. Our mailing address is in the footer. For feedback on specific books, please leave a comment on Amazon — we read them!