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6 Tips for Obtaining a Good Letter of Recommendation in Online High…

Preparing for college is an exciting process in high school that requires time, research, and persistence. Understandably, grades are a significant factor in the acceptance decision—but you might be...

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How to Get the Most Out of Your College Campus Visits

Each spring, tens of thousands of high school students flock to colleges for campus tours. Practically a rite of spring, the campus tour is your family’s chance to ask questions about admissions and...

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4 Ways Online Teachers Help Students Succeed

One of the best parts about virtual school is the friendly and supportive online teachers who are dedicated to helping students succeed. Even though students don’t see them face-to-face every day,...

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Getting Ready for College: A Guide for High Schoolers

The online middle school and high school experience can prepare students for many of the challenges of college. Entering college with certain study and life-management skills will help you tackle...

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4 Things to Remember When Choosing a Career

Choosing a career is one of the most exciting decisions a student makes—but making a suitable choice requires ample thought, research, and preparation. A career often becomes a major part of a person’s...

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4 Ways to Prepare for College in Online School

College may be years away for some students, but that doesn’t mean the prep work can’t begin now! Like many bricks-and-and mortar schools, high-quality virtual schools offer students many opportunities...

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Preparing Students for Jobs That Don’t Exist Yet

“We are currently preparing students for jobs that don’t yet exist … using technologies that haven’t been invented … in order to solve problems we don’t even know are problems yet.”—Richard Riley,...

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The College Application: 9 Tips for Online School Students

Receiving a college acceptance letter is an exciting moment in a high school student’s life—but getting there takes active preparation and dedication. Some students may think that applying to college...

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Top 8 College Prep Tips for Middle School through High School

Preparing for college now with these 8 tips can help ensure your middle grade or high school students a more successful experience with their college years. The post Top 8 College Prep Tips for Middle...

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8 Great Reasons for a College Road Trip

At the beginning of a college road trip, you and your child will be excited, nervous, and intrigued. By the time the road trip comes to a close, you and your child will be... The post 8 Great Reasons...

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College-Bound or Not, Students Gain Valuable Job Skills from Technical...

A renewed respect for technical education presents a world of opportunities for students who don’t want to pursue a degree at a traditional four-year college. And even students who are planning on...

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Finding Summer Internships for High School Students

Now that summer is here, it’s time for high school students (and their parents) to start thinking about what they’re going to do to occupy those long summer days. Many high school students get... The...

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The Ultimate Career and College Major Quiz for High School Students

As a high school student, you’ve likely been planning your transition to college or your future career since the first day of your freshman year. The closer the time comes to making this huge... The...

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Top 8 College Prep Tips for Middle School through High School

Preparing for college now with these 8 tips can help ensure your middle grade or high school students a more successful experience with their college years. The post Top 8 College Prep Tips for Middle...

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8 Great Reasons for a College Road Trip

At the beginning of a college road trip, you and your child will be excited, nervous, and intrigued. By the time the road trip comes to a close, you and your child will be... The post 8 Great Reasons...

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College-Bound or Not, Students Gain Valuable Job Skills from Technical...

A renewed respect for technical education presents a world of opportunities for students who don’t want to pursue a degree at a traditional four-year college. And even students who are planning on...

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Finding Summer Internships for High School Students

Now that summer is here, it’s time for high school students (and their parents) to start thinking about what they’re going to do to occupy those long summer days. Many high school students get... The...

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The Ultimate Career and College Major Quiz for High School Students

As a high school student, you’ve likely been planning your transition to college or your future career since the first day of your freshman year. The closer the time comes to making this huge... The...

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Preparing for College Entrance Exams by Grade Level

Not sure how to start preparing for the ACT or SAT? Unsure which test you should take? We’ll get you started and advise you all the way through to senior year with our year-to-year... The post...

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6 Tips for Obtaining a Good Letter of Recommendation in Online High…

Preparing for college is an exciting process in high school that requires time, research, and persistence. Understandably, grades are a significant factor in the acceptance decision—but you might be...

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