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Figure Out What You Want to Go to School For

You want to go back to school but you’re not sure what kind of degree or diploma you should enroll in. Here are 4 tips for narrowing down your options.

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How to Transfer to Penn Foster

How to Transfer to Penn Foster

If you’re considering enrolling in a Penn Foster program, one of the biggest questions on your mind might be: can I transfer classes I’ve already finished at another school? You might not have to start your education from scratch if you have transcripts. Here’s how transferring to and from Penn Foster works.

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6 Secrets to Impress a Veterinary Practice Hiring Manager

You want to work with animals and make a difference. Working in the veterinary field is your dream, but you may be unsure of when and how to present your education and skills to potential employers at veterinary clinics. We sat down with Dr. James Hurrell, Director Emeritus of the Penn Foster Veterinary Academy to get some expert tricks for impressing vet clinic hiring managers!

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4 Myths About Going Back to School as an Adult

You have goals that you’ve wanted to accomplish for a long time, but it feels almost too late to make them a reality. After all, you’re too old to go back to school, right? The answer to that is absolutely not. Here’s why going back to school at any age is a smart move.

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How to Enroll in Online School

How to Enroll in Online School

It’s back to school season and you’ve been considering taking the next step to further your education. However, a traditional school with strict deadlines and class times just isn’t going to work for you. Don’t let your goals go because you think you can’t make it work. Online schools like Penn Foster offer flexible classes you can do around your busy schedule. Here’s what you should know about enrolling.

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3 Secrets to Building A Medical Billing & Coding Career

You obviously want to be a medical biller and coder, but there’s more to being a successful professional than just starting a career. Here are three secrets about the profession you should know.

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Careers That Allow You to Work From Home

How can you start a career when finding a babysitter is always a struggle and the cost of professional childcare is more than what you make at work? If you’ve got an internet connection and a working computer, finding a job you can work remotely might be the right move for you. Here are the top work from home careers you can prepare for, all on your schedule.

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How Does Penn Foster Work?

Online classes seem like the best option for you to reach your goals while still living your life, taking care of work and family responsibilities. You’ve never done an online course before though, and you’re worried about what it’s like to study outside a traditional school setting. Here’s how enrolling and studying with Penn Foster works.

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Is Penn Foster Legit? Here’s Your Answer.

While more people than ever are taking their next steps toward reaching their career goals through online school, there are still some doubts that might hold you back from enrolling. How can you make sure the money you spend and the work you put in will get you a diploma or degree that means something? There are a few things to look for. Here’s how you can tell if an online school like Penn Foster is legitimate.

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How to Avoid Sounding Passive-Aggressive at Work

When you’re annoyed with a situation at work, your first instinct might be to let the person who annoyed know ASAP. But, while at work, you can’t be openly rude, so you rely on passive-aggressive phrases and messages to get the point across. Do it consistently, and you earn a reputation around the office. Before you get stuck being known as that annoying coworker, check out some of the commonly used phrases in email that can be a bit much, and what you can use instead.

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