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Your Guide to Credit Recovery for High School
Are you close to graduating but missing a few credits? Whether you're planning to go to college, start a career, or just finish your high school diploma, Penn Foster High School can help you get the credits you need.
Feb 12, 2024
3 min read
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New Year, New Career: 10 Tips for Changing Careers in 2024
Is a new career on your bucket list for 2024? Learn more about what steps you need to take to start a new job, exploring industries that you’re interested in, and finding the right job for you!
Feb 07, 2024
10 min read
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Your Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy technicians play an important role in a pharmacy, assisting pharmacists in filling prescriptions and working with customers. Learn more about what pharmacy techs do, how to become one, and more!
Jan 22, 2024
12 min read
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Your Veterinary Assistant Career Guide (Salary, Job Duties, & Requirements)
Veterinary assistants play an important role in vet clinics, specialty practices, and emergency care. Learn more about the average vet assistant salary, how to become a vet assistant, and how to decide if this career is the right one for you.
Jan 17, 2024
16 min read
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What Jobs Can You Get With an Associate Degree?
Explore how associate degrees can help you meet your education and/or career goals. Uncover popular programs, salaries, completion times, costs, and unique benefits in this guide.
Jan 15, 2024
7 min read
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Jobs in Healthcare Management & Healthcare Administration: Your Career Guide
Start your healthcare management adventure with an AAS degree! Our guide maps out key roles, skills, and steps to thrive in this exciting field. Discover the possibilities!
Jan 09, 2024
5 min read
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What’s the Difference Between Associate and Bachelor’s Degrees?
What’s the difference between Associate of Applied Science (AAS) and Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees? Can't decide which degree is right for you? We'll break down the two types of degrees and help you figure out which is the right fit for your future education and career goals.
Nov 28, 2023
8 min read
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15 Tips for Online Learning (Your Guide to Taking Online Classes)
Online learning can be great for many students because it offers flexibility. But there can also be challenges that come along with it. In this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know about online learning and if it’s right for you.
Nov 22, 2023
4 min read
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What to Do If You Fail a Penn Foster Exam
You’ve studied and prepared for your test as much as possible and you know the material like the back of your hand. But when you finish the exam, you realize you’ve actually failed. You’re shocked and disappointed. You worked so hard, and for what? Before beating yourself up for failing or stressing about whether or not you’re cut out for school, here’s a few things you should know about failure and what you can do about it.
Nov 21, 2023
8 min read
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The Impact of Dramatic Play in Early Childhood Education
Make-believe it or not, dramatic play has a big role to play in a child’s cognitive and social development. But what is dramatic play, and how can you use it in your early childhood education classroom?
Nov 15, 2023
10 min read