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• The Pros and Cons of Graduating High School Early

    More and more young people are finishing high school early, sometimes in just three years instead of the usual four. These days, there are many ways to earn a...

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• Life After ‘F’: How to Raise Your GPA in High School if You’ve Failed a Course

    A good GPA (grade point average) can be your key to being accepted into a great college, so what happens when a failing grade places that in jeopardy? While...

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• How to Get Better at Math in High School

    Improving math skills in high school is important for a couple reasons. High school equips you with a basic education that will prepare you for life after school, whether...

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• Online Learning Myths

    It’s hard to know what to believe when it comes to online education. How can myths about online education be debunked? It starts with knowledge. Learn as much as...

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• AI in High School Education: The Future of Learning

    When you think of artificial intelligence (AI), what’s the first thing that comes to mind? ChatGPT? AI assistants like Siri and Alexa? Self-driving cars? There’s so much more to...

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• How to Get Over College Rejection Letters

    In 2022, the average acceptance rate of four-year colleges in the U.S. was 73%. Public colleges accepted about 78% of applicants, while private colleges accepted about 70%. These are...

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• The Importance of Soft Skills for High School Students

    If you haven’t heard the terms “hard skills” and “soft skills,” you will before you graduate from high school. Hard skills are tangible things you can learn and report...

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• Do Colleges Accept Online High School Diplomas?

    Online high school is still a relatively new way to earn your diploma, and many students are choosing this pathway because of its flexibility and convenience. However, for those...

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• Effects of Online Learning on Mental Health

    Online learning is on the rise. While many schools moved to virtual programs during the COVID-19 pandemic, the expansion began much earlier. From the 2013-14 school year to the...

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• 8 Tips for Parents of High School Students

    Parenting high school students is challenging for myriad reasons. High schoolers are on the cusp of adulthood. Teens are at an age where they desperately want independence and freedom...

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• High School Electives for Homeschoolers

    A homeschool education is a custom experience tailored to your unique learning style, needs, and lifestyle, and electives give you the opportunity to further customize your education. Participating in...

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• How Do High School Credits Work? Everything to Know

    High school is an exciting and new opportunity for students to explore their interests and grow into themselves as young adults. But with the opportunity comes a lot of...

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• Tips for Starting High School

    Starting high school is an exciting time in a student’s life. The first few weeks of any school year are important, but the first few weeks of freshman year...

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• How to Create a Successful Study Plan

    A high school diploma is one of the most important educational milestones you’ll earn in your life. It’s the foundation for adult life and is required for many career...

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• How to Choose a High School

    School choice is growing in the United States. Now more than ever, families have educational freedom thanks to an increase in charters, online public education, and voucher programs. Homeschooling...

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• Tips For Making Friends as a Homeschooler

    Quality friends are the key to a long, happy life.  When you’re in school, they seem like a given. But for homeschooled students, it’s not always so straightforward. The...

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• Is Homeschooling Better for Mental Health?

    Psychological health is a growing concern among parents of teenagers. While homeschooling isn’t a solution to every emotional wellness challenge students face, it’s a life-changing option for some kids...

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• What Is Non-Traditional Education?

    Non-traditional schools, also called alternative schools, offer unique learning experiences for students who can’t or won’t attend traditional public schools. This is a broad definition, so let’s dig a...

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• Tips for High School Seniors

    Senior year. The home stretch. The final lap. The endgame.  Your last year of high school is one of the most exciting, stressful, and rewarding years of your life....

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• Going Back to High School as an Adult

    If you left high school without graduating and are now an adult, it’s not too late to go back to school and finish what you started.  A high school...

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• How Does Online Homeschooling Work?

    Since the start of the 2019-20 school year, there has been an estimated 30% increase in homeschooled children. There are a variety of options available for teaching your children...

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• What Does It Mean For A High School To Be Accredited?

    How do you know a high school you’re considering is legitimate? One of the best ways you can judge the quality of the education you will receive is checking...

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• Is Online High School Worth It?

    Whether considering taking a few classes or completing your high school diploma, you may have considered the question, “Is online high school worth it?” The answer may be different...

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• Best Electives to Take in High School

    One of the big questions a high school student asks themselves is, “what electives should I take in high school.” Every student has to take their core classes to...

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• Student Spotlight: Janice H.

    Before her mother passed away in 2002, Janice promised her she would graduate from high school.    Janice withdrew from high school nearly 40 years ago after the birth...

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• How to Go Back to High School After Dropping Out

    Whether you’ve been away from high school for a few months or several years, the option to finish your high school diploma is always available. If you’re asking how...

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• Online High School vs. In-Person School

    When you look at the different types of schooling available today, the options available are greater than ever before. Students today can choose whether they want to complete high...

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• Guide to Transferring High Schools

    Have you been considering transferring high schools? For some students, enrolling in a new school can be the perfect choice to help them achieve their goals in high school...

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• Student Spotlight: Grace S.

      At just 14 years old, Grace is already a junior in high school.  “My family travels around a lot, so I’ve gone through a lot of curriculums,” Grace...

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• How to Earn a High School Diploma if You’re Short On Credits

  Are you a few credits short of completing high school? Whether you are a current high school student who’s preparing for graduation, or you left high school early and want...

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