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Ten Keys to Success in Online Education

By Expert Author: Daniel Kane
View Summary | Submitted: 2007-07-08 | Word Count: 377 words | Views: 36 view(s)
Daniel Kane
Not all online colleges and universities are alike. The more colleges you check out, the better the chance you will find the one best for you.

The colleges with names most familiar to you are not necessarily those with the programs best for you. Take time to consider colleges you have not heard much about...you may be pleasantly surprised.

Put together a list of at least five questions to ask the admissions personnel at the colleges you are considering. Compare their answers.

If an admissions representative calls you, ask the questions you have prepared, and listen carefully to what he or she has to say. Get all the facts.

Remember that affordability is not simply a matter of tuition. How many credits a college is willing to grant for prior learning, the amount of financial aid it can offer, and the existence of tuition installment plans are all factors to be considered.

Take good notes when speaking with admissions representatives and reading college publications. Otherwise, things are likely to run together and you'll be confused about which colleges offers which features.

Be sure...damn sure...you are willing to put in the time and work necessary to complete an online degree program. You don't need the mind of Albert Einstein, but motivation and self-discipline are essential to your success.

Be sure to choose your major carefully and in accordance with your professional goals. Some fields of study may be so narrow that they are worth little as a credential if you ever want to make a career change. On the other hand, a very broadly based degree might not be specific enough to prepare you for a niche career. Ideally, you should seek a degree that can serve you well even if your professional focus changes.

Successful students put together and stick to a study schedule. Unsuccessful students procrastinate and try to fit in study time when it is convenient. Emulate the successful students...you'll be happy you did.

Worrying or being intimidated about beginning a new degree program is not productive. The reality is that most adult students are successful if they do just two things; never allow themselves to get behind, and ask for assistance immediately if they are having trouble understanding an assignment.
About the Author/Author Bio

Daniel Kane is an educator who has created several websites on online colleges and universities and graduate programs online.

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