Pros and Cons of Earning Your High School Diploma Online

Moving from a traditional school to an online school can be a big transition for any student, whether they are a teenager or a returning adult. Take a look at a few of the pros and cons of the option before making your decision.

Pros:

Հ You can work at your own pace, taking time when you need it and speeding through courses that are easy. Հ You have greater flexibility in your schedule and can arrange your classes around work and other responsibilities. Հ ItҀs easier to avoid the distractions (peers and parties) of regular school and focus on getting work done. Հ Many students see it as a way to develop their own identity, apart from the social pressures of traditional schools. Հ You wonҀt have to put up with the Ӏbad influencesԀ or bullies. Հ You may be able to specialize in learning subjects that are interesting to you. Հ Some students are able to earn their diploma early (a few even finish twice as fast as traditional students).

Cons:
Հ Most online programs donҀt have the fun elements of traditional high schools such as prom, senior day, graduation, weird hair day, etc.

Հ Some subjects (such as writing and math) may be hard to master without a teacher present.

Հ Many people find it challenging to focus on completing work when there isnҀt an actual teacher there to encourage them on a daily basis.

Հ Some students become isolated or anti-social.

Հ If your online school is not accredited, your transcripts probably wonҀt be accepted by businesses and universities.

Հ Unless you find an accredited charter school, you can expect to pay hundreds or thousands of dollars on tuition, curriculum, and computer equipment.

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