When you’re an online student, you may think you’re on your own. You have to find your own answers and figure things out by yourself. But you’re not alone at Penn Foster. Check out our new and updated Learning Resource Centers to get help with tough subjects, learn more about how your classes work, and set up appointments to speak with your instructors.

As an introvert, attending traditional classes may have felt overwhelming or frustrating. Not having an opportunity to think through problems and responses before answer questions in class makes you feel anxious. That’s why an online school may be a good fit for you. While you’re in your element with your online classes, there are some other things to keep in mind to get the most out of your education.

School is important to you. You’ve got goals to reach and you know what you need to get done to get there, but you also have other responsibilities, like work, family, and keeping up with your daily life. Balancing everything you need to do can be stressful, but there are ways to make it easier. We’ve developed tools designed to help you build study time into your life.

You’re ready to take the first step toward reaching your goals your way by enrolling in one of Penn Foster’s flexible, affordable online courses. But how can you prepare for online education? And who will be there to help you? At Penn Foster, help and information is just a click away. Here are some resources you should know about as a new student.

Whether you’re new to online courses, or it’s been awhile since you’ve had to take an academic test, sitting down to prepare beforehand can be stressful if you don’t have a plan. Here are some of our favorite tips to help you succeed and get the most out of your program.