The College Guide You Didn’t Know Your Needed

College Isn’t the Goal. Launching Well Is.

At It’s Not That Hard to Homeschool, we know that the end game of high school isn’t just a college acceptance letter — it’s helping your teen step into adulthood with confidence.

That’s why we’re excited to bring you:
“The College Guide You Didn’t Know You Needed”

This free resource takes the overwhelm out of planning your teen’s future and replaces it with clarity and practical steps. Whether your student is college-bound, trade-school curious, entrepreneurial, or still figuring it out, this guide gives you the tools to help them launch well.

Inside, you’ll discover:
✨ Eye-opening stats on the real return-on-investment of college today
✨ Honest talk about mental health, student debt, and post-grad struggles
✨ A breakdown of alternative (and often better) launch paths
✨ Checklists for emotional, financial, and academic readiness
✨ A step-by-step framework for building a personal launch plan (not just a college list!)

Bonus tools included:
✅ A 15-minute Family Conversation Guide
✅ 50 In-Demand Careers That Don’t Require a 4-Year Degree
✅ A Dual Degree Checklist (graduate high school and college at once)
✅ Resources for exploring trades, entrepreneurship, apprenticeships & more

This guide is for you if:
✔️ You’re a homeschool parent feeling the weight of “college prep”
✔️ Your teen isn’t sure college is the right path
✔️ You want to explore flexible, real-world launch options
✔️ You care about helping your teen thrive—without drowning in debt

Because launching into adulthood isn’t one-size-fits-all. And with the right tools, your teen can step into their future ready to thrive.

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Lisa Nehring

Author, Publisher, Curriculum Developer at True North Homeschool Academy

Lisa Nehring has been married for over 30 years, has five children, 2 graduate degrees and a black belt in homeschooling. She has homeschooled since 1991 and wrote a Master’s Thesis on Why Parent’s Homeschool, the Literature Review being,A History of Education in America.

Lisa Nehring and her husband, Dr. David Nehring, a Clinical Psychologist, and Biblical Scholar speak together on a wide variety of topics, including education, classical education, vision, mission, parenting, marriage, and more.

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