Homeschoolers Can Go to Harvard Too! Help Your Child Prepare for Elite Admissions Is your student interested in attending an Ivy League school? Do you think they have what it takes? >>> Here's what's required: a gifted student with a strong work ethic, a lot of parental effort (especially with record-keeping), rigorous academics and high test scores, proven leadership skills and activities that are measurable, a passion in something outside academics, a fabulous essay, great letters of recommendation, wonderful interview skills, volunteer work, and more! And even when you have all those things, you also need a little luck, because most other applicants have those things too! Don't despair, though! Every journey begins with a single step and this book will get you started! >>> Here's Why You Need This Book: "Upper Echelon Education: How to Gain Admission to Elite Universities" is full of tips to make the most of your child's elite university hopes. You'll learn the ins and outs of college applications, how to prepare your child during high school, and how to decide whether an Ivy League school is right for them. "Upper Echelon Education" is part of The HomeScholar's Coffee Break Book series. Designed especially for parents who don't want to spend hours and hours reading a 400-page book on homeschooling high school, each book combines Lee's practical and friendly approach with detailed, but easy-to-digest information, perfect to read over a cup of coffee at your favorite coffee shop! Never overwhelming, always accessible and manageable, each book in the series will give parents the tools they need to tackle the tasks of homeschooling high school, one warm sip at a time. >>> Who is Lee Binz and Why Should You Listen to her? Lee Binz, The HomeScholar, understands what it takes to graduate homeschool students who are fully prepared for college and for life. Lee's practical advice and organized presentations have helped thousands of homeschool parents muster the courage to complete their homeschooling journey. She is both reassuring and empowering, and will give you the knowledge you need to successfully graduate your high school student, and have confidence that they are ready to take on the world. A firm believer that homeschooling provides the best possible learning environment, and that parents are capable of providing a superior education for their children, Lee's mission is to encourage and equip parents to homeschool through high school.