Thousands of American families live outside the borders of the United States. Parents who serve in the military or the US Foreign Service and are stationed overseas may elect to take their family with them to new posts, or you may work for a private company with offices or projects in other countries. Some families simply choose to live somewhere else, permanently or for an extended period of time.
Every year, the National Association for College Admission Counseling conducts a “State of College Admissions” survey. And every year, respondents say the most influential factor in admissions decisions is a high school student’s achievement in their college prep courses.
All high schools require students to complete a certain number of courses in order to graduate. If you’re worried about coming up short, Credit Recovery Courses can help get you back on track so you can graduate high school on time.
Applying to college is not simply a matter of finding the right academic match. Admissions directors are looking for well-rounded students. They want to know if you have a range of interests and if you seem likely to be a good personal fit within their college’s particular environment.
Two important aspects of measuring your high school academic achievement for college admissions officers are your grade point average (GPA) and your scores on standardized college admissions tests such as the ACT and SAT. If you are strong academically, you can also pursue membership in honor societies to add recognition for your scholarly abilities.
Demonstrating academic achievement is fundamental to building a successful college application. These days, many colleges consider a B average – or 3.0 grade-point-average (GPA) -- as the minimum.
Individually tailoring instructional programs has long been known to be the most effective teaching method. Unfortunately, traditional public schooling suffers from an inherent inability to effectively teach students at their own level and pace. Teachers try, but it’s just not possible, given the constraints of daily class schedules and the need to follow one established lesson plan for the entire class. Online high school, on the other hand, is specifically designed for individual instruction.
The ability to solve problems is as fundamental to everyday living as it is to enjoying a satisfying career. It is a skill every child needs to develop. Yet traditional schooling often tends to stifle our children’s natural curiosity and problem-solving capabilities instead of encouraging them.
Electives are the courses that allow you to personalize your high school education. One of the many advantages of an online high school like Sterling Academy is that we offer a broader selection of electives than may be found at your local school. That means you can learn more about what interests you most, explore new subjects and take courses that will help make you a more well-rounded person.
