Tag Archives: online student success

Write Winning Scholarship Essays: The Simple, Quirky, Underdog Tale

Posted on April 16, 2012 by jessw

Editor’s Note: If you have this hunch that just one, amazing, polished essay can make-or-break your chances for college admission or needed scholarships, you’re right. Essays are a big deal, not to be rushed or scuttled in your haste to … Continue reading →

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Online Degree, Meet Life: When Dropping A Class Helps Your Plan of Study

Posted on April 10, 2012 by David Handlos

An online degree in 18 months is an appealing pitch for working adults, but not a good idea. Dropping a class and having a plan of study is key, writes Handlos. Continue reading →

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Going Back to College: How To Drag Your Family Along, Kicking and Screaming

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Vicky Phillips

What’s the toughest challenge you’ll face as an adult attending college online? It won’t be finding the tuition money. It won’t be finding the time. Get ready for your biggest problem to be your own family – your spouse and … Continue reading →

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Online Student Success and Retention Rates Reveal the Quality of Online Education

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Diane Goldsmith

Quality of online education and online student success is discussed by guest blogger, Diane Goldsmith, who cites online student course retention as one factor in determining the effectiveness of the distance education or elearning Continue reading →

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