We've put together a list of important questions that you should ask. And any accredited school should be more than happy to answer them for you. If a representative of the school is reluctant to answer your questions, then you are likely talking to a scammer, and should end the conversation there.Know that this list of questions isn't exhaustive. Go ahead and put together other questions of your own that could impact you. But whatever you do, be sure to write down your questions first - and be sure to record the representative's name and their answers for future reference.
Are they accredited?Who accredited their school and how long have they had it? Don't proceed with any college or university that is unaccredited! It will leave your resume in question, Telangana 10th Class Results 2016 and, worse than that, listing a degree from an unaccredited school is a criminal offense in five states.
What are their credit requirements?
How many credits do you need to get degree in your chosen field?
Will already earned credits from another school transfer?
Do they go toward your major, or just count as electives?
Do they offer opt-out exams like CLEP?
Do they charge for acceptance of opt-out credits?
Does prior work experience qualify as credit towards my degree?
How else can you earn credit toward this degree?
Is financial aid available?
Do they offer financial aid assistance whether federal, state, local, private, or through their own financial aid programs?
How can you apply for the above?
What are the deadlines to apply?
Can they help you properly apply for financial aid?
How much does your degree cost?
How much is tuition?
What other costs are there for your degree?
Are books and software that are required included in those numbers?
Does their program provide a computer? Or if you own your own, can it be a Mac, or must it be a PC? What level of classroom participation is there for your degree?
Does it cost more if you live outside of state or even in another country?
What methods of payment are accepted by the school?
Do they offer payment plans?
How often does tuition increase, and by what amount on average?
Are there increases planned for the future?
Is there satisfaction guarantee offered?
What services are offered to students?
What kind of academic services are offered to students, such as student advising, tutoring, or job placement?
Are there any placement guarantees?
May you contact recent grads or their employers to ask about their experience with the school?
Will you have access to an online library other research resources?
What kind of computer technical support do they offer their students?
What are their teacher's credentials?
Will they provide you with your instructors' credentials?
Do the instructors have online teaching experience?
Have they been trained for the specifics of teaching online?
How many students does each instructor carry?
What level of interaction can a student expect with their instructor?
How do you contact your instructors?
What's their experience with your degree?
When was my degree first offered by this school?
How many have been graduated in this program?
How does this field perceive degrees earned online?
How long does it typically take to complete this degree?
How many hours a week will you need to schedule for your studies?
For online interaction?
For outside requirements?
How and where are tests administered?
These are just some of the many things you should ask when making your virtual education a reality.
Are they accredited?Who accredited their school and how long have they had it? Don't proceed with any college or university that is unaccredited! It will leave your resume in question, Telangana 10th Class Results 2016 and, worse than that, listing a degree from an unaccredited school is a criminal offense in five states.
What are their credit requirements?
How many credits do you need to get degree in your chosen field?
Will already earned credits from another school transfer?
Do they go toward your major, or just count as electives?
Do they offer opt-out exams like CLEP?
Do they charge for acceptance of opt-out credits?
Does prior work experience qualify as credit towards my degree?
How else can you earn credit toward this degree?
Is financial aid available?
Do they offer financial aid assistance whether federal, state, local, private, or through their own financial aid programs?
How can you apply for the above?
What are the deadlines to apply?
Can they help you properly apply for financial aid?
How much does your degree cost?
How much is tuition?
What other costs are there for your degree?
Are books and software that are required included in those numbers?
Does their program provide a computer? Or if you own your own, can it be a Mac, or must it be a PC? What level of classroom participation is there for your degree?
Does it cost more if you live outside of state or even in another country?
What methods of payment are accepted by the school?
Do they offer payment plans?
How often does tuition increase, and by what amount on average?
Are there increases planned for the future?
Is there satisfaction guarantee offered?
What services are offered to students?
What kind of academic services are offered to students, such as student advising, tutoring, or job placement?
Are there any placement guarantees?
May you contact recent grads or their employers to ask about their experience with the school?
Will you have access to an online library other research resources?
What kind of computer technical support do they offer their students?
What are their teacher's credentials?
Will they provide you with your instructors' credentials?
Do the instructors have online teaching experience?
Have they been trained for the specifics of teaching online?
How many students does each instructor carry?
What level of interaction can a student expect with their instructor?
How do you contact your instructors?
What's their experience with your degree?
When was my degree first offered by this school?
How many have been graduated in this program?
How does this field perceive degrees earned online?
How long does it typically take to complete this degree?
How many hours a week will you need to schedule for your studies?
For online interaction?
For outside requirements?
How and where are tests administered?
These are just some of the many things you should ask when making your virtual education a reality.