Many people think of diploma mills only with college degrees. You earn your masters in “life experience” from an official sounding college. Unfortunately, some of them have been convincing enough to get people jobs in schools and government offices. With many people looking into new ways to crack down on diploma mills, they can seem [...]
A traditional high school experience isn’t for everybody. Sometimes, students just don’t get the support they need in their school. Others may do better when they have more options or flexibility to control their high school experience. Particularly for adult learners who are returning to school, scheduling can be complicated. You might have family and [...]
Even in elementary school, many people are talking about teaching kids new career skills like website coding. The earlier you learn these types of skills, the easier they become. With an internet directed industry, anything you can learn in your early education can give you a headstart. High school students often think of the core [...]
For the average high school student including adult learners, graduating from high school is the focus. You have to complete core credits to demonstrate proficiency in the subjects. Then you can enjoy elective classes. Some of these can help you prepare for college and more specific options like different graduate programs. Some students also go [...]
Many adults want to go back to school and earn a high school diploma. They worry about their schedules with work and family obligations. They also worry about things like the cost of tuition. Is it going to be like a four-year college, or will the rates be lower? For some potential students, the idea [...]
It can be difficult to improve your GPA, especially if you’re half way through and still struggling. This is sometimes when students come to High School of America. Something about the traditional public education program isn’t working for them. So they start looking for something else. Adult learners often like the flexibility in the schedule. [...]
So you’ve laid out a plan to get to college, or you’d like to. For many adult students or those struggling in a traditional high school, getting a high school diploma is the first step. Even if you’re not sure what your plans are after high school, you should always keep your options open. Be [...]
It’s an ongoing question for many students. Do you take the easy classes and get an A, or do you take a risk with harder classes? Sometimes, it’s a choice between standard and honors or AP classes. Both would fulfill core requirements. One is just meant for students who excel in the given subject. If [...]
Some students earn their high school diploma believing they have to take one set of classes. Choosing a more specific curriculum only starts when they hit college. If you’re attending in a smaller area or elsewhere, this could be true. Small schools only have a limited range of classes that don’t include the electives you [...]
For some students, just returning to high school could be a major accomplishment. People drop out for many reasons and return as adults. Some high school students who stay in school to graduate are the first in their families to do so. For some students, it only gets harder. Whatever your situation when you decide [...]
