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How to Apply to College After High School (Guide)

Learn how to apply to college after high school, whether you're student enrolled in online high school or you're an adult returning to finish your high school diploma.

Laura Amendola.

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Q&A With a Penn Foster High School Parent

A traditional learning environment isn’t for everyone. Patricia Carey knew her high school-aged children needed a flexible education option. With her children, she made the decision to enroll them in Penn Foster’s online High School Diploma program. Here’s how Penn Foster helped them.

Laura Amendola.

Laura Amendola

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How to Prepare for College in High School (A Checklist for Online Students)

College is a great next step after high school! While it may not be the right choice for everyone, those who plan on moving on to higher education may feel a bit lost on the when and how to start preparing. This is a step-by-step guide you can use to prepare for college through every stage of high school, whether you’re in traditional school or using an online platform.

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Laura Amendola

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 High School Diploma Requirements by State

A high school diploma is an important milestone, but the requirements to earn it can vary depending on the state you live in. Whether you’re traditional high school age or an adult coming back to school, learn what you need to reach this milestone in this helpful guide.

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Laura Amendola

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Top Healthcare and Medical Careers for 2025

If you’re looking to start a new career, but aren’t sure what job is the right fit, considering a career in healthcare could be the best place to start. Here’s what to know about the top healthcare jobs right now!

Desiree Sinkevich

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How a Vet Assistant Becomes a Vet Tech (Student Story)

Lauren Campion was a vet assistant in a small animal practice, but knew she wanted to move up in her career to become a veterinary technician – and to do so, she’d have to pass the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) and become certified. Here’s how Lauren went to vet tech school online, passed the VTNE on the first try, and got promoted – all while starting a family and working full time.

Laura Amendola.

Laura Amendola

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What Do Veterinary Technicians Do? (Certified Vet Techs & Vet Tech Instructors Weigh In)

In this blog post, we’ll cover the ins and outs of the profession, how to get started as a vet tech, and even the differences between the distinct veterinary roles – as well as sharing some advice and wisdom from veterinary technician students, alumni, and instructors.

Laura Amendola.

Laura Amendola

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5 Jobs You Need to Know About in 2025

Looking for a career change in 2025? Check out these 5 top careers that could offer a new path forward in the new year, their salaries, and what it takes to work in the role!

Desiree Sinkevich

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12 Myths about Online High School

You Can't Get into College with an Online High School Diploma (and Other Myths about Online High School)

When researching information on online high school, you may come across some misconceptions that discourage you from pursuing that path. In this blog post, we dispel the biggest myths and misconceptions of online high school!

Desiree Sinkevich

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How to Advocate for Yourself as a Vet Tech

As a vet tech, it’s important to advocate for yourself to get the most out of your job – and to make the most impact for your patients. Find out how you can be your own advocate with advice from an instructor!

Desiree Sinkevich

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