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Jamie's Distance Learning Blog June 2006 Archive

By Jamie Littlefield, About.com Guide to Distance Learning

Go to College Without a High School Diploma

Thursday June 29, 2006
Don’t give up your dream of enrolling in an online university just because you didn’t get your high school diploma. Although most colleges (online and otherwise) require a high school ... Read More

Online High School Diploma Programs with Regional Accreditation

Sunday June 25, 2006
Looking for an online high school? Check out our new directory. Each private online high school in this directory offers a full diploma program and is accredited by one of ... Read More

4 Steps to Life Experience Credit

Sunday June 25, 2006
Unfortunately, college transcripts don’t always reflect real life experience. If you have a lot of knowledge and practical experience in your field but no diploma to show for it, life ... Read More

Dozens of Free Online Classes

Wednesday June 21, 2006
Keep your mind busy during summer break with a free online course. Free classes can help you brush up on your academic skills, develop a talent, or just discover something ... Read More

Stay Motivated This Summer

Friday June 16, 2006
It's not easy to stick to your books amidst vacations and beach trips. But, don’t let summer fun steal you away from straight A's this semester – plan ways to ... Read More

Forum Poll: Do Employers Take Online Degrees Seriously?

Monday June 12, 2006
Visit our recently re-designed forum to take our new poll. While you're there, join the conversation. We have new categories to discuss everything from distance learning basics and admissions to ... Read More

Book Review: How to Be a Successful Online Student

Saturday June 10, 2006
This student success guide gives some helpful information for beginning distance learners but doesn’t quite live up to its potential. The “gems” of information are hidden among pages and pages ... Read More

Top 10 Signs the "School" is a Diploma Mill

Wednesday June 7, 2006
Don't be deceived by ads that promise you the world. Every year, diploma mills rake in the money from would-be students tricked into believing their far-out promises. Learn how to ... Read More

New Study Shows Shorter Online Courses Best for Student Retention

Sunday June 4, 2006
Next time you're selecting online courses, you may want to single out those that are held over a few weeks instead of an entire semester. A new study by Innovative: ... Read More

Using Your Distance Learning Degree

Saturday June 3, 2006
Ah, June. Month of beach trips, campouts, and school graduations. If you recently received an online degree (or just want to improve your career with the distance learning classes you've ... Read More

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