The countdown to your first day at college has begun! As each day brings you closer, it may feel like you were born ready for everything college has to offer. But the reality is that you will be exposed to many new experiences, especially if you earned your high school diploma online. Here are a few suggestions to get you started.

As college applications are completed and acceptances begin to roll in for college-bound seniors, it’s time to consider college finances. What students learn at college goes beyond the classroom, and there are things you do, JMHS parents, to help your student make excellent grades in "Financing College 101." You should begin to budget as a team — or buddy budget, consider credit cards, encourage saving, and consider a collegiate job. Our online high school wants to support you as your child moves from high school to college.

Graduating students can often be overwhelmed with the task of college selection and the process of application. By encouraging students throughout their high school education and giving them the tools to make decisions, we can assist them in selecting the right college. Students at JMHS not only finish with a high school diploma, but also a full education in preparation for college. Look to these seven tips to get the scoop on how to find the perfect fit for higher education.

Success comes in all shapes and sizes and is measured in a variety of ways. In sports, it’s easy to sp ot best in class: Routines are given numbers and with those numbers, a clear winner is decided. For athletes, standing on that podium clutching the gold medal and hearing the national anthem play is the epitome of being the top performer. To reach that number one spot, however, takes hard work, diligence and years of study and practice.