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Jamie's Distance Learning Blog September 2007 Archive

By Jamie Littlefield, About.com Guide to Distance Learning since 2004

Online College Admissions - Be the Ideal Applicant

Sunday September 30, 2007
Applying to an online college can be particularly nerve-wracking. It can be difficult to know what your chosen program expects, especially if you don’t know anyone who has “attended” the ... Read More

New Profile: Northcentral University

Wednesday September 26, 2007
Northcentral University is a regionally accredited for-profit online college with headquarters in Arizona. Northcentral offers bachelors, masters, and doctorate degrees – all 100% online. They are known for flexibility in ... Read More

What to Do if You're the Victim of a Diploma Mill

Sunday September 23, 2007
A diploma mill is a company that awards unaccredited degrees and provides either an inferior education or no education at all. If you're considering attending an online school, learn as ... Read More

Online Doctorate Degrees

Thursday September 20, 2007
Earning a doctorate degree online can help you improve your earning potential and qualify you for a variety of prestigious career options, all while learning from the comfort of your ... Read More

How to Find an Online Charter School in Your Area

Sunday September 16, 2007
Several readers have asked how they can find a virtual charter school in their area. Because charter high schools are funded by the government, they provide courses for free. However, ... Read More

Drexel Online University Profile

Thursday September 13, 2007
Drexel Online is a subsidiary of Drexel University, a reputable brick-and-mortar college in Pennsylvania. Its virtual programs are aimed primarily at working professionals. Classes consist of online multimedia material, email ... Read More

University of Massachusetts Online School Profile

Monday September 10, 2007
The University of Massachusetts Online offers virtual degree programs from respected and established traditional colleges. Students can enroll in online classes from University of Massachusetts campuses such as Dartmouth, Amherst, ... Read More

New School Profile: Thomas Edison State College

Thursday September 6, 2007
First in the line of online school profiles is Thomas Edison State College (TESC). Thomas Edison State College is known as one of the “big three” universities that make it ... Read More

Top 5 Online Learning Myths

Monday September 3, 2007
I've heard a lot of misinformation about online schools. Some say online schools aren't as rigorous as brick-and-mortar colleges. Others claim that credits earned online won't transfer. Find out the ... Read More

What Software Does Your Online Class Require?

Sunday September 2, 2007
In order to succeed in your online classes, you'll need the appropriate software. Check out these suggestions and links to the best software out there. Don't have a ton of ... Read More

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