How to Spot an Online Diploma Mill
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How to Spot an Online Diploma Mill
by Ransom Stone
A diploma mill, often called a degree mill, is a business organization that confers academic diplomas and degrees which require little or no academic study. Diploma mills are not recognized by any official educational accrediting bodies.
In the United States, accrediting bodies meet the standards set forth [...]
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Online Classes Are Not For Everyone
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Online Classes Are Not For Everyone
~ Ransom Stone
Online education, degree programs, and even individual classes are not for everyone. You must be able to work independently, meet deadlines, and be comfortable with the technology.
Online education works best for those individuals who are:
1.self-motivated
2.independent learners
3.fast readers
4.do not procrastinate
5.do not need the stimulation of the classroom
6.have 8 [...]
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Are You Ready for Some Online College Prep
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Before you fill out a PIF (Personal Information Form) requesting information from an online college or university, do a little online college prep.
To the online college, your requesting information means that you are ready to start school – today if possible. You will get calls, dozens of calls, from a number of schools.
Why? Because if [...]
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Pros and Cons of Online College Education
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While online classes lack the social side of learning, online college education is the future for working adults who need to obtain a degree while maintaining their career and family obligations.
Advantages of obtaining your college degree online include:
1.Convenience of scheduling your study and class work around your personal and professional life.
2.Online education is the only [...]
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How to Choose an Online College
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How to Choose an Online College
by Ransom Stone
To choose an online college or university is not unlike choosing a residential campus. You want to be sure a well-renown, accredited online college or university has the right online degree program to meet your career needs and expectations.
Ten elements of choosing an online college or university [...]