Shkola Editorial Board, Author at American Online School K–12

how to choose a high school path based on future major

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May 4, 2026

Shkola Editorial Board

10 min read

How to Choose a High School Path Based on Future Major: The Complete Strategic Guide

The transition from middle school to high school represents one of the most consequential academic decisions a young person will...

college application timeline grades 8-12

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May 4, 2026

Shkola Editorial Board

13 min read

College Application Timeline Grades 8-12: How to Build a Strong Five-Year Roadmap

The path to a competitive university admission rarely begins in senior year. Families who delay serious thinking about admissions until...

US University Scholarship for International Students – 2026 Guide

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May 4, 2026

Shkola Editorial Board

13 min read

How to Get a US University Scholarship as an International Student

Securing a US university scholarship for international students is the practical bridge between wanting an American degree and actually being...

AP Courses: What They Are & Why Colleges Care (2026)

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May 4, 2026

Shkola Editorial Board

13 min read

AP Courses Explained: What They Are and Why Colleges Care

Walk into any guidance counselor’s office during the spring of sophomore year, and one acronym tends to dominate the conversation...

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Apr 23, 2026

Shkola Editorial Board

10 min read

GPA for International Students: How It Works and How to Calculate It

Understanding GPA for international students is one of the first real challenges you’ll face when applying to universities in the...

homeschooled and online school applicants

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Apr 23, 2026

Shkola Editorial Board

11 min read

Homeschooled and Online School Applicants: How University Admissions Works

Homeschooled and online school applicants now make up a meaningful share of every selective university’s incoming class, yet the evaluation...

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Apr 23, 2026

Shkola Editorial Board

20 min read

Midyear Transfer to an American Online School: A Complete Guide for Families

Short answer: yes — a midyear transfer to an accredited U.S. online school is allowed in most cases, and you...

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Apr 16, 2026

Shkola Editorial Board

13 min read

American Online School for Kids Abroad: What to Look For and What to Avoid

Relocating overseas with children used to mean a stark choice: enroll in a local school, pay steep fees at an...

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Apr 16, 2026

Shkola Editorial Board

14 min read

WASC Accreditation Explained: Why It Matters for Your Child’s University Application

Families preparing a child for American universities spend months on essays, test scores, and extracurricular portfolios — yet many never...

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