Excel High School has helped students soar to new heights for years, but now, we’re launching our students into the sky with online private pilot training. And if you’ve never heard of online flight training in the US, you’re not alone – it didn’t exist. We’re excited to be the first online school to offer […]
Introducing the Excel High School Success Coach Program
High school is a steppingstone to college and includes some of the most critical years in a student’s academic career. With careful planning and preparation, your child’s high school career can set them up for success in college and beyond. Academic coaching is just one way that parents can help their teens succeed before graduation. […]
Beyond Memorization As A Study Technique
“Depend upon it there comes a time when for every addition of knowledge, you forget something that you knew before. It is of the highest importance, therefore, not to have useless facts elbowing out the useful ones.” – Sherlock Holmes, A Study in Scarlett Memorization has long been a bastion of modern education. Memorize […]
The Pros & Cons of Taking the SAT or the ACT
College admission parameters are changing. In the past, standardized test scores were an important part of a student’s application. Today, many colleges are no longer requiring applicants to submit either SAT or ACT scores. In fact, Insider.com has published a list of 27 colleges that do not require standardized test scores, and FairTest (The National […]
Excel High School Is Exploring Blockchain Solutions
While Blockchain technology is often associated with cryptocurrency and the FinTech space, its applications go way beyond the financial sector. In fact, a recent CBInsights article revealed the 58 industries that Blockchain technology will profoundly transform over the next 10 years and the education sector is one of them. From improving record-keeping to streamlining processes […]
6 Simple Tips for Success with Online Learning
Online learning is a great way for high school students to stay current with their coursework and earn an education without having to physically attend a school. Flexibility and convenience are two major advantages of online schools but keeping up with coursework and meeting deadlines can be a challenge. With the right mindset and plan, […]
Excel High School Partners With 5 New Colleges To Provide Pathway to High School Diploma
We are partnering with 5 colleges and vocational schools across the country to provide students a new option for earning their high school diploma. We’re excited to announce our partnership with the following schools: Miller-Motte College McCann School of Business & Technology Berks Technical Institute South Texas Vocational Institute Platt College Read on to learn […]
The Challenges Of Switching To An Online School
Online schools like Excel High School offer students a unique opportunity to learn from anywhere and at their own pace. This unique chance for students to learn in a personalized environment that supports their learning style removes the constraints of a physical classroom. While there are many exciting aspects and benefits to online learning, there […]
Student Performance During A Pandemic
COVID-19 brought about a lot of changes to the education world. For students and parents alike, navigating school has become a tedious task. One week, students were allowed back in schools (most only offered a few days per week of in-person instruction), and the next week, students were back in virtual classrooms. Some students excelled, […]
Why Earning a High School Diploma Online is Better Than a GED
Adults that haven’t received their high school diploma can go back to school and take their General Education Development exam or GED. Holding a GED is better than not having a high school diploma, but when we analyze the debate of a High School Diploma vs. GED, is one genuinely better than the other? In […]