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• How to be a Good Student and Why it Matters

  The pressures of school can weigh on students of all ages. Whether they’re in middle school studying for an algebra test, in high school preparing for the SATs, or in...

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• 7 Tips for Establishing a Successful Homeschool Schedule

  Any discussion about the benefits or detriments of homeschooling starts and ends with the question: What form of education is best for the student? Researchers struggle to determine the total...

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• 5 Study Tips for Visual Learners

  In a typical classroom with 20 students, there will likely be eight or nine students who remember best by seeing, five or six who remember best by hearing, and four...

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• Why Study Latin? Here’s 8 Key Benefits

  Language is a timeless tool that brings together the greatest minds in history. Great writers can create masterpieces by studying and applying the complexities of language. The root and importance...

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• Managing High School Stress: 5 Key Tips

  Does it seem like everyone else is just floating through school without a care in the world?  Well, did you know that 49 percent of all high school students say...

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• Back to School Organizational Tips for High School Students

  It’s that time of year again. You’ve returned to school and, all of a sudden, it seems like the organizational strategies you’ve used in the past aren’t working so well...

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• Which Is Better: GED or High School Diploma?

  Every year, American students choose alternative routes to completing their secondary education. They have many different reasons for taking a nontraditional path to earning a high school diploma. For example,...

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• Exercise makes you smarter

  Exercise isn’t just good for your physical health, it’s also a great study-booster. Researchers have learned that the part of the brain that responds to exercise‚ the hippocampus, is also...

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• How to prevent study distractions

  The best defense, it has long been said, is a good offense.So when it’s time to defend yourself from study distractions, what should you do? Attack!Don’t rely on willpower. Instead:...

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• This one tip will make you a better test-taker

  If you take notes while you’re reading, watching a video, listening to a lecture, or engaged in a classroom discussion, when do you review those notes?  The answer to that...

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• What Are Elective Courses and How Can They Help Students?

  It makes sense that some high school classes are required. To some extent, after all, everyone has similar needs, like a basic fluency in reading and mathematics. To ensure every student has...

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• Essential Tips for Online Classes: How to Thrive in a Digital Education Environment

  More students and their parents are choosing online classes, but that doesn’t mean they know how to succeed in the digital classroom.That makes sense. Since the dawning of the formal...

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• Here’s the one thing that will make you stand out at job interviews

  We can’t do what we do without our amazing employees. And, since we’re growing, we’ve been hiring a lot of new staff and faculty members lately. As such, we’ve had a...

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• The surprising thing many students don’t do — but should

  Quick: What are you doing this Thursday at 6 p.m.?How you respond to that question can be a bit of a generational Rorschach Test. That’s because, if you’re an adult, the first...

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• Make your coffee and sodas count

  Look, we’d love it if you weren’t reliant on coffee or sodas to study. After all, the key ingredient in those drinks -- caffeine -- has been shown to increase...

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• Eliminate Studying Distractions

  A lot of students like to study while watching a show, listening to music, or sporadically messaging friends.Most people who do this think they’re good at maintaining a balance between...

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• Learn to ask for help

  What do you do when you come to a question you can’t answer? For many students, the answer is “stop and wait to talk to a teacher.” And that’s not...

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• Take Scheduled Study Breaks

  Have you ever noticed that after you spend a long time studying it becomes harder and harder to avoid distraction? That might be because you’re not taking enough breaks. More...

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• Common Homeschool Myths Debunked

  For many parents and children, considering a homeschooling situation for high school is a reasonable route to take. Many kids will benefit from homeschool programs, and at The American Academy,...

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• Surprising Benefits of Online Courses

  Over the years, online courses in various areas have taken on a bit of a natural stigma. Online classes have several very obvious differences that separate them from a traditional...

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• Questions to Ask Before Enrolling

  At The American Academy, we serve students in many different situations who have many varying needs. Our online high school courses are perfect for making up missing classes, earning extra...

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• Common Online Pitfalls to Avoid

  For many students, the option to take online classes is immensely beneficial. It allows for totally different time management, along with adjustable learning styles that many students prefer. At The...

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• Top Factors in School Dropouts

  Dropout rates are an issue in many school districts across the nation, and at The American Academy, we’re here to help. We work with districts around the country to bring...

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• Important Factors in Choosing Online Courses

  When you’re preparing to take online classes for credits or a diploma, your first consideration is finding an accredited online school like The American Academy. You need a learning center...

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• Learning the Benefits of Homeschooling

  Most people only think of individualized courses when they consider online high school classes, but at The American Academy, we offer these and much more. One of our other prominent...

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• Lecture Differences Between Online and Live Courses

  Modern technology has changed many major areas in life, and chief among them is the learning sphere. The ability to take classes and even earn diplomas online has rapidly expanded...

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• Tips for Succeeding as an Online Student

  Whether you need to retake high school classes or simply are working on a different timetable than most people, online classes can be a great outlet to continue your learning....

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• Study Habits that Can Help You Prepare for College

  Many students know that school is a place where you learn concepts, such as how to read and solve math problems, but what you may not realize is that your...

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• Help your Teen Stay Smart on Social Media

  It is not uncommon for universities and employer to conduct extensive background checks on students, and it is completely legal for them to check social media sites as well. While...

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• Top Benefits of Taking School Courses Online

  Have you been longing for a greater degree of flexibility and freedom while going to school? Taking courses online may be exactly what you are looking for. Taking classes online...

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