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Dealing with Math Anxiety
It could be argued that close to 50% of the population struggles with math. If that doesn’t make you feel better, here are some tips to help you overcome the struggle with math.
Why You Should Love Your English Class
High school English allows you to put to good use all the preparation your elementary and middle school teachers gave you. English classes you take give you the tools to be successful in everything you do.
Healthy Eating Habits
Good nutrition can lay the foundation for all the essential elements of your life. While we all know the importance of eating whole foods as part of a well-balanced diet, healthy eating is less about the individual foods you put into your body and more about the habits your eating choices create.
Time Management Tips for Online Students
Time management is one of those skills that are difficult to build but can set you up for a lifetime of success. We’ve collected some of the best time management tips that will help you find success in online learning.
What to Expect After Enrolling
So you’ve decided to take the next step toward completing your high school diploma by enrolling with Grad Solutions. What happens next? Let's find out!
Resiliency and Self-Care
Resiliency and self-care are essential elements to your well-being. Understanding your trauma and the supports that lend to your resilience will ultimately help you more successfully combat internal and external obstacles.
Automatic Thoughts
All of us make split-second judgments about the world without even noticing them. These judgments are called automatic thoughts.
A School That Feels Like Family
Jacob stopped going to school his senior year of high school. Listen in as he describes how he found a school that felt like family at Grad Solutions.
Earning Your High School Diploma Online
I started earning my high school diploma online with Grad Solutions when I was 19 years old, and I only had a few credits left. I’ll be the first to admit—I wanted to blow through the courses and just be done. When it required some elbow grease, I procrastinated. Due to my lack of discipline and motivation, it took me a lot longer to graduate than it needed to.
11 Construction Jobs for High School Grads
The construction field is set to grow 6% between 2020 and 2030 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, so going into this field is likely to promise both job security and increased wages commensurate with your experience. Read on to learn more about the top construction occupations (and their median salaries)!
Words Of Inspiration From Ahjanay
Grad Solutions graduate Ahjanay Green shares his journey to his high school diploma and advice to all students who find themselves on a similar path.
Determined To Finish
Grad Solutions graduate Julie Cochran shares her story of fulfilling her promise to her dad that she would graduate with her high school diploma.
Jess’s Lesson: Always Get Up Again
When I first thought of getting my high school diploma, I didn’t think I would be much different than the average high school student. Things went differently, but I learned the ultimate lesson: to never give up.
A Journey of Finding the Right School
Sabrina Humphries, an 18-year-old from the San Tan Valley area, enrolled in Grad Solutions in November of 2018. At the time of enrollment, Sabrina needed six credits to graduate, all core courses. Sabrina completed her graduation requirements in March of 2019, earning four A’s and two B’s on her six courses and a 99% on her state-required Civics exam. Her story, as told by her, follows.
Your High School Diploma: It’s Never Too Late
Caroline Cook, a graduate of Grad Solutions, shared the story of her path to graduation and some words of wisdom for students as they embark on their next steps.