Online Universities: Getting In
Mar 28th, 2006
The struggle to gain admission into traditional universities is a familiar one: filling out applications, begging for letters of recommendation, sweating over essays.
But what are the best ways to ensure admission into an online college? And who thought this would be a problem in the first place?
Online colleges and universities, suffering from the stigma of being somehow 'lesser' than 'real' colleges, don't seem to have the luxury to pick and choose among applicants. But with respect for the field growing, and more and more universities–including the Ivy League–incorporating some sort of online instruction, competition is expected to grow in virtual classrooms.
So what's the best way to learn about, and ensure online admission? This article offers helpful information and tips.
Among these:
At Chatham School of Continuing Education, courses start every seven weeks, offering five start dates each year – two in the fall, two in the spring, and one in the summer. "This is not unusual for online programs," Stephen asserts.St. John's University's online programs, however, follow the same schedule as traditional classes. "They are identical except in the form of instruction and the greater use of e-mail and telephone for communication," explains Jefferey Olson, the school's associate vice president for online learning and services. "Deadlines for applications are also identical."
The story is the same as the traditional admission process: there are applications, requirements, and deadlines to complete. Keep that in mind next time somebody accuses you of not being a 'real' college student.
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