The college admissions season brings a mix of excitement and anxiety as students await decisions from their chosen institutions. For many, a rejection from their top-choice college can feel like a major setback. However, this moment of disappointment can also be the starting point for new, unexplored opportunities. Here’s how to navigate the process and why a rejection isn’t the end of your academic journey.
Jumpstart Your College Journey With Online AP Classes
Embarking on your high school journey is an adventure filled with choices and possibilities. While following the standard high school path with its familiar set of classes is a perfectly valid option, online schools like Excel offer additional educational options including Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) classes.These classes are designed to challenge and inspire, opening new horizons for students ready to take their academic journey to the next level.
For students who are contemplating going beyond the traditional curriculum, or for those eager to earn college credits while still in high school, AP classes present a unique and rewarding opportunity. Let’s dive into what online school AP classes are all about and why they might be the perfect fit for you.
Finish High School Online – It’s Never Too Late!
It’s a common story: life takes its twists and turns, and before you know it, years have passed since you last attended high school. Now, as an adult, you might be pondering, “Is it too late for me to go back and finish high school?” This question, often accompanied by a mix of uncertainty and hope, is more relevant today than ever. In this blog post, we answer the question once and for all!
What Is A GED & How Is It Different From A Diploma?
If you didn’t finish high school, you’ve probably had someone tell you, “You can always get your GED.” But what does that really mean? Many folks aren’t quite sure. Don’t worry! This article is here to break down the basics of the GED for you. We’ll chat about how it’s different from a high school diploma, dive into the differences between the two, steps to get your GED online, and clear up some myths about taking the GED online. Let’s get started!
Decoding The College Application Process: A Guide For EHS Students
The college application process can feel like navigating through a maze. With countless forms to fill out, essays to write, and deadlines to meet, it can become overwhelming. But fear not, EHS students! We’ve broken down the process to help you decode and conquer your college applications.
Preparing For College While Learning Online
Preparing for college is an exciting time in a person’s life. Getting ready for college admissions is an important step for both young people looking forward to moving away from home and experiencing the independence that college has to offer as well as adults heading to college after being independent for some time.
If you’re working on your online high school diploma, you don’t have those daily announcements blaring overhead to remind you about application deadlines and testing dates as you trudge to and from classes. Since you might need some help getting geared up for college, here are some helpful tips from Excel High School to keep in mind.
A Guide To College Admissions In The COVID Era
If you’re a junior or senior in high school, then a lot has changed related to the college admissions process since your freshman year. Most of the college admissions specialists at the top schools in the nation agree about some basic predictions for college enrollment and admissions moving forward in 2023. Their predictions can help answer some of the overwhelming questions you might have about college admissions, so let’s get straight to clearing things up for you!
How To Sign Up For The SAT & ACT As An Online Student
When you attend a traditional in-person high school, the school will remind you quite often that you should be signing up to take the SAT or ACT during your Junior and Senior years. However, online students are in the unique situation where they have flexible schedules that might not line up with their local school, and they aren’t in a one-on-one setting to be reminded of when and how to schedule their SAT or ACT test. If you’re not sure where to start, you’ve actually got a couple of options for signing up to take either the SAT or ACT.
Career & Technical Electives At Excel
One of the advantages of being an Excel High School student is the large variety of electives you get to choose from. Because we aren’t hindered by a complicated room schedule or the geographical location of our instructors, our elective selection includes plenty of interesting courses that offer real life skills or technical training. If you want to learn some practical life skills, we’ve got you covered, and if you want to explore some potential career choices, we’ve got lots of options for you there, too. From coding to Federal Aviation Administration Ground school, there is bound to be something you’ll find either practical or interesting…or both!
Getting A Letter Of Recommendation From An Online School
If you’re headed to college soon, then you’re probably preparing all your important documents, writing the dreaded college essays, and gathering letters of recommendations from trusted adults. But what about if you’re an online student and interact minimally with your instructors? At Excel High School, we work with students like you year round, and our experience has led us to some important tips to share with online students wondering about how to go about asking for a letter of recommendation from their teachers.