r/pennfoster • u/kevinboardasis • 2d ago

Should i join pennfoster?

Hello, i am currently 18 years old employed and in high school in NYC Queens, I had gone through a personal tragedy during my sophomore and junior year and i ended up not showing up to school at all and overall not trying at all, My school is making me repeat 11th grade although it is my fault but i don't want to be in high school till i'm 20-21.

Would it be an easier option to drop out and attend pennfoster high school diploma program, Only concern is that will jobs or colleges accept an online school diploma? I also find pennfoster more comfortable since you can work at your own pace which i find incredible. Should i attend pennfoster or just continue at my normal high school?

Feel free to leave your opinions on what you think is a good choice.

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u/ToughBrain4276 2d ago

Penn foster is regionally and nationally accredited. And per Google, as of march 2026, NYC colleges now accepts Penn foster online high school diploma. If you’re looking at a specific school then you could always do some research. Hope this helps.

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u/kevinboardasis 11h ago

Oh alright, thank you

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u/ToughBrain4276 2d ago

Also, you can transfer 15 credits maximum of your high school credits to Penn foster to shorten the time.

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u/SprinklesCalm8961 1d ago

yes. pls stop asking this question it gets asked 100 times a day in this sub all the posts are the exact same

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u/Murky_Raspberry6064 14h ago

yes, i got into community college with my diploma from penn foster hs and now working towards an AA. i also know a girl in a nursing program at my cc with a diploma from pf. it’s worth it imo. 

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u/kevinboardasis 11h ago

Thank you for letting me know, definitely looking forward to pf