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Penn Foster Exams and Grading Explained

If you’re new to online school or just want to know how Penn Foster works before enrolling in a program, you may be wondering how, exactly, do online tests work? What are the expectations and how is your work graded? Here’s everything you need to know about Penn Foster exams, proctored exams, and how your tests and assignments are graded.

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How to Boost Your Career in Fitness and Nutrition

Few things in life are better than having a job you truly love. To make this happen, people often turn to their hobbies. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics even states it’s a great way to find a new career, since doing something that you love can create a sense of purpose. If you’re someone who loves fitness and nutrition, you might want to consider turning that passion into a career. Keep reading to find out how Penn Foster can help give you the right skills and information to reach your goal.

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5 Pet Grooming Tips For Veterinary Assistants

Routine pet grooming not only promotes healthy coats, skin, ears, teeth and feet, but it’s also a great way to strengthen the relationship between you and your pet. If you're grooming your furry best friend, why not take the time to do it like an expert? Veterinary assistants groom dogs and cats every day as part of their duties and most have gained a unique set of skills. Here are five key tips you can use to groom your dog like a pro.

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6 Things No One Tells You About Being a Vet Tech

If you love animals, pursuing a career as a vet tech can be very rewarding. But becoming a veterinary technician does come with some challenges. If you're thinking about making veterinary technology a part of your future, here are a few things you should consider to make sure it's the right career choice for you.

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Trends Impacting the Medical Billing and Coding Field

The healthcare field changes rapidly in response to new laws, procedures, and public health concerns. As a medical billing and coding professional, you’ll be expected to stay on top of current trends and processes that can impact your work.

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How to Prepare for College in High School (A Checklist for Online Students)

If your goal is to attend college after graduating high school, you want to start preparing as soon as possible. Preparation for college is more than just completing your courses and earning passing grades; you want to make sure that the work you’re doing is applicable to your future goals! While you’re working on earning your high school diploma online, here’s what you should know about getting prepared for the next step: college.

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What is a Child Care Professional?

Child care workers supervise children in their care, taking time to make sure they reach developmental milestones, socialize, learn, and grow. If you’ve dreamed of working with children, a career as a child care professional might be the perfect fit for you. Trained child care professionals can fill a variety of roles and responsibilities, which is why we’ve put together this resource guide to help you understand exactly what they do!

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When Should I Start Online High School Each Day?

One of the benefits of online high school classes is that you can study and take tests whenever it works best for you. But if you’re new to online school, you may be wondering when the best time to study is, if there’s any particular time you need to get started each day, and how much time you should work on your program. Here’s what you should know.

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What Are 4 Benefits of Learning Auto Repair Online?

If you’ve been considering a career as an auto repair technician there are online courses that can help you get started on the path toward your dream job. But, how, exactly, do you study for such a hands-on career online? Knowing how to take advantage of your program and how to study online can make all the difference! Check out some of these tips to get the most out of an auto repair online course.

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Layout Your Future with an Online Interior Design Program

A career as an interior designer can be fun, creative, and full of possibilities. Interior designers have the unique opportunity to work with high-end private clients, commercial contracts, and many more diverse types of clients. This allows them to learn and specialize in specific styles to develop their own unique designs and styles. Here’s how Penn Foster’s Interior Design Associate Degree Program can help you prepare for a career full of color, fabric, and creativity.

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