Myth - Online schools are not accredited.
Truth - There are companies out there that try to con people into purchasing degrees, but they are almost instantly recognizable as scams. Here are a few ways to tell:
• Is the school’s contact information difficult to find or missing from the website completely?
• Does the website makes claims that sound too good to be true? For example,receive your degree in a week, no exams, only $299!
• Is the school accredited by one of the nationally recognized accrediting agencies?
http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
Myth - If you earn a degree online you do not have as many resources at your disposal.
Truth - Many online schools give students access to a library system, career services center, tutoring services, advising and financial aid.
Myth - Online schools lack a “classroom” feel and teacher-student interaction.
Truth -In an online setting there is plenty of opportunity to connect with professors and other students. With a quality technology-based learning environment, students and faculty members can connect in more ways than ever before. The online community is a world community with people of all ages and backgrounds learning together.
Myth - An online education will reflect poorly on my resume.
Truth - Many employers are only interested in candidates who are able to prove that they are multi-taskers. Being able to work during the day and study at night will show potential employers that you are a hard worker and serious about your career. No matter where you go to school an education will reflect very positively on your resume
Truth - There are companies out there that try to con people into purchasing degrees, but they are almost instantly recognizable as scams. Here are a few ways to tell:
• Is the school’s contact information difficult to find or missing from the website completely?
• Does the website makes claims that sound too good to be true? For example,receive your degree in a week, no exams, only $299!
• Is the school accredited by one of the nationally recognized accrediting agencies?
http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
Myth - If you earn a degree online you do not have as many resources at your disposal.
Truth - Many online schools give students access to a library system, career services center, tutoring services, advising and financial aid.
Myth - Online schools lack a “classroom” feel and teacher-student interaction.
Truth -In an online setting there is plenty of opportunity to connect with professors and other students. With a quality technology-based learning environment, students and faculty members can connect in more ways than ever before. The online community is a world community with people of all ages and backgrounds learning together.
Myth - An online education will reflect poorly on my resume.
Truth - Many employers are only interested in candidates who are able to prove that they are multi-taskers. Being able to work during the day and study at night will show potential employers that you are a hard worker and serious about your career. No matter where you go to school an education will reflect very positively on your resume
