We're focusing on earning an online degree for ABC News this week. One of the questions we're looking into is "Do you have to apply?" and "How hard is it to get in?" We had the privilege of hosting some of our favorite family friends this weekend. One of their sons is looking at area colleges. An exciting time. Millions of others are logging on to take college classes. Here's what it takes to "get in."
While they call it "admissions," is more so an application process. The online colleges we checked out or called are University of Phoenix Online, Capella University and Devry.
**Admission Requirements - University of Phoenix To enter an associate or bachelor degree program, you must:
**The online operator at Univ. of Phoenix told us they have "direct bill" programs setup with some companies, i.e., Verizon and Boeing. So, Verizon and Boeing allow their employees to take classes there and the University of Phoenix bills the company directly -- it's like an instant tuition reimbursement program. Smart. Each applicant for either an education online or onsite must be at least 17 years old on the first day of classes.
- a high school diploma for sure -- all require this.
- some online universities, such as University of Phoenix require that you are currently employed -- it's a must if you are pursuing a Bachelor's degree.
- some require a telephone interview and an evaluation of your past college or work experience.
Associate and Bachelor Admission Requirements
1) Have earned a high school diploma or GED.
2) Be currently employed. If you are not employed, you must have access to an organizational environment that allows you to apply the concepts you learn in our courses. Selected undergraduate programs require applicants entering with less than 24 transferable credits to have current employment or access to an organizational environment and one year of full-time work experience.
- You must have HS Diploma
To be granted unconditional admission to DeVry, for an education online, onsite or a combination of both, a prospective student must interview with a DeVry admissions advisor (admissions representative in Florida, Minnesota, Nebraska and Oregon) and complete an application for admission. In addition, all other general and specific admission requirements must be met, including those regarding age, prior education and evaluation of proficiency in the basic and prerequisite skills needed for college-level work.Age requirement
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Quick update: I just enrolled at Harvard's Extension School. For real.
You offer some very good advice to those thinking of going to school online. Thank you for the honest straight talk that people need to here.
http://www.onlineschools4us.com
Thanks for this one. Now to find the time to do it all.