Des Sinkevich has been with Penn Foster since 2015, helping students learn more about potential career paths and how to succeed in online school. Through hundreds of blogs, from articles about study tips to information on how to prepare for in-demand jobs, she's dedicated to giving our students the tools they need to reach their goals. Des holds a B.A. in English Writing from the University of Pittsburgh which has helped her create the content you're reading today and, when she's not writing, she's reading!
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All Blogs by Des Sinkevich
How to Stay Motivated in High School
Staying motivated to finish high school can seem tough when you have a long list of other responsibilities to take care of, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re a traditional high school student finishing your studies online or an adult learner finishing your diploma for better career opportunities, try these tips and tricks to stay on track with your studies.
May 19, 2020
4 min read
How To Start Your Own Business
Planning to start your own business involves a few necessary steps to make sure you open on the right foot. From putting together a solid business plan to effectively marketing your services or products, you should have a clear idea of what you hope to accomplish. If becoming a successful new business owner is your dream job, here are four steps to getting started.
May 12, 2020
3 min read
5 Ways to Stay Focused When Working or Studying From Home
When you’re working and studying from home, there can be more than a few distractions. Here are 5 ways to help you stay focused during work or study time.
Apr 28, 2020
4 min read
How to Balance Your Job and School When Working From Home
Having a balanced work and study schedule when you’re working from home is important to ensuring you successfully don’t drop the ball for either! A balanced schedule includes working hours, study time, and free time. By creating a solid routine and sticking to it, you can make the most of the hours in the day and excel at whatever you set your mind to! Here’s where to start.
Apr 21, 2020
Why An Associate Degree Pays Off
Studies and data have shown that the higher your education level is, the more money you’re likely to earn over your lifetime. But what if the career you want doesn’t require a bachelor’s or master’s degree? Is an associate degree enough? Here’s what you should know about the value of an associate degree and why it could be the best investment in your education.
Apr 14, 2020
2 min read
5 Tips to Improve Your Confidence in School
Building confidence is like building a house—you need to start with a strong foundation, then construct everything else from there. It takes time and effort to grow your confidence, especially if you haven’t had the opportunity to prove your skills in the past, but it is something everyone can do! Start strengthening your self-confidence with this how-to guide.
Apr 07, 2020
How Does Online High School Work?
In this guide to enrolling in online high school, learn requirements to enrolling and what you need to send to Penn Foster after you enroll.
Apr 01, 2020
4 min read
Our Pharmacy Technician Professional Course Now ASHP/ACPE Accredited
If you’re interested in becoming a pharmacy technician, you want to make sure the training and education you receive can help you prepare to stand out in the field and sit for certification exams. Accreditation ensures that what you’re learning meets industry standards. Here’s what you should know about Penn Foster’s PharmacyTechnician program accreditation.
Mar 31, 2020
3 min read
4 Benefits of Online School
If you’ve considered going back to school, you may have looked into taking classes online but aren’t sure what the benefits of online courses are over traditional school. While there are many pros to doing a program through an online school like Penn Foster, here are the top five to pay attention to.
Mar 25, 2020
2 min read
How to Balance Working Full Time with Online School
Working full time and taking online classes can feel like you’re living two lives without enough time to get everything done. Add a family to the mix, and your schedule is jam-packed with seemingly no free time. But when you’re working on finishing or furthering your education with flexible, self-paced courses, it’s possible to make your schedule work for you. Here’s where to start.
Mar 23, 2020
3 min read