Blog Posts

OVS posts helpful blogs on a variety of topics to help you make the most of your high school career! Check back regularly for new postings.

12 Reasons e-Learning is the Perfect Resolution for 2020

With the start of a new year just around the corner, it seems like everyone is reflecting on what they want to accomplish in 2020. In this week’s blog, OVS unwraps the top 12 reasons we believe taking an online course is the perfect new year’s resolution!

Thinking Ahead: 10 Ways to Prepare for Post-Secondary Today

Before you even complete your applications, there are many small things you can be doing to prepare for a smooth transition into post-secondary. In this week’s blog, we’ve put together some positive practices and goals you can put into action even now to help you gradually adapt to the increased demands of post-secondary!

Demystifying the World of OUAC

Are you applying to university but unclear how OUAC works? Not to worry, OVS has created a comprehensive FAQ to help you navigate this all-important process!

Creating a Study Schedule as a Full-Time Online Student

Are you, or are you thinking of becoming, a full-time student with OVS? Do you find the thought of zero deadlines a little intimidating? Never fear, OVS is here with a guide to help walk you through the process of designing your very own e-learning schedule!

5 Real-World Skills e-Learning Teaches You

As we’ve noted before, skills are the bread and butter of resume building – the more you have, the better your odds of success become. And, while field-specific skills are important, employers also place great value on ‘real-world’ soft skills, which are far more difficult to teach. Want to know a great way to learn

10 Tips for a Confident Return to Class

It’s that time of year again: students across the nation are gearing up to make their grand return to school. In preparation, OVS has compiled some useful tips to help students make a confident return to class this September!

How Do Virtual Online Schools Work?

While most people are still going to a brick-and-mortar school to get an education, there is a brand-new community of students that have started to get their education online. Once you step into this brand-new type of learning atmosphere, you’ll never want to go back to a traditional style of learning again. Virtual schools give

How to Avoid the Procrastination Plague This Summer

Procrastination plagues even the best of us at one point or another, but for students taking summer school courses, the desire to leave important things until tomorrow can be overwhelming. To keep you on track, OVS is here with some tips to help you focus as you work through your courses this summer. First things

12 Ways to Manage Your Exam Stress

There’s no denying exam season is a stressful time. Now more than ever, it’s crucial to remember that while they are important, exams are not everything! What’s more, they do not determine your worth as a person – if you just had an internal ‘yeah, but…’ moment, repeat that last part until it goes silent.

Studying for Success: OVS Tips for Exam Prep

Summer is just around the corner, but first, the dreaded exam season must be tackled! Here are some quick tips to help you study for success.   Make sure you know what you’re in for Ask your teacher what format the exam is going to take, and how the sections are going to be weighted.

Looking Forward to Summer: Part III

Part III: The Ultimate Bucket List for a Productive Summer before University Summer break is amazing and great and everything fun, but all too often it breezes by without us having really accomplished anything. To make sure you avoid that end-of-summertime sadness, OVS is here with the ultimate bucket list to make your Summer 2K19

Looking Forward to Summer 2019: Part II

Part II: Resume writing for high school students: How to capitalize on the skills you already have! With summer break just around the corner, hundreds of businesses are on the lookout for interns and seasonal hires, and a lack of experience is no reason for you to miss out on all those valuable real-world skills!

Looking Forward to Summer 2019: Part I

Part I: 5 ways to get ahead this summer!   Summer is fast approaching, and while you’re probably not running short of ideas for how to spend your two months of hard-earned freedom, it’s worth noting that summer break is also a great time to get ahead, both in your studies and in life!  Here

Creating the Optimal Workspace for Online Learning

One of the things our students love most about our platform is that it allows them to complete their studies from anywhere – well, anywhere that has an internet connection, that is! The flexibility online learning allows for is far and away its best feature, but is studying from just anywhere really the most productive?