Online learning is still a relatively new means to obtain an education. Many people wonder if online schools are legitimate and if the quality of the training is equal to a ‘regular’ school. Although it’s a very convenient way to learn, online learning isn’t for everyone. It’s important that you determine if online learning is for you and that you find the right school.
Potential students typically want to know the usual: tuition cost, timeline, student support, etc. Here are some additional questions that you should ask to ensure you get the most for your money:
Why should you care whether or not a school has an accreditation? Accredited schools are responsible for establishing high education standards. Thus, there are very strict guidelines by their governing bodies that schools need to follow to ensure they are operating up to standard.
Some areas that are audited include enrollment numbers, graduate success rates, complaints, financial viability, employment rates, staff training… and much more.
If you plan on applying for financial aid, you’ll need to make sure you are enrolling with an accredited school; if a school is not accredited, most funders will not provide financial aid. Moreover, some employers will not hire someone with a certificate from a school that is not accredited. Enrolling with an accredited school will ensure you are receiving a quality education.
Ensure you find out how many students enroll in a program AND how many of those students successfully graduate. There are many schools that enroll hundreds of students, but only a small percentage actually complete the course. Attrition rates should be lower than graduate rates. If not, ask yourself why. Which school would you rather attend?
Do you see the difference? Which school would you want to enroll with? My choice would clearly be School B.
If you’re considering purchasing a car, you’re probably going to spend some time reading consumer reviews before you drive off the lot. It’s also important to read graduate reviews when choosing a school that’s right for you. Many schools provide graduate testimonials on their websites but it’s also a good idea to reach out to a graduate directly. Speaking to graduates should provide an unbiased outlook on their online learning experience and will give you an authentic insight into the school, helping you better determine if it’s the right for you.
Schools that offer continued support to their graduates are willing to go that extra mile. You’ll want to look for schools that offer unlimited graduate support – just ensure you are clear on what this includes. Ongoing graduate support makes it convenient to approach an experienced student advisor who can quickly walk you through that Microsoft Excel function or that Microsoft Word feature you want to use again. Some schools even offer job placement assistance, ensuring their graduates are ready to embark on a successful career.
It’s important to make an informed decision when choosing an online school that works best for you. We encourage you to contact our Admissions Representatives and ask them the questions listed above! Our Distance Learning Assessment is a great tool to identify whether or not online training is right for you.
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Robert was born in Midland, Ontario on January 11, 1953 and passed away in Nanaimo on November 20, 2009. Robert was the youngest of three. I was the oldest, Doug was the middle child. Our mother and father were divorced when we were very young. Our mother remarried a man who had three sons and then another girl and another boy was born. So there was eight of us altogether. Robert moved to Toronto, Ontario after high school and worked in various jobs there. He then moved to Edmonton, Alberta in 1976 and on to British Columbia in 1977. He lived in Vancouver, Victoria, and finally resided in Nanaimo. Robert had a great sense of determination and optimism. The more he could learn, the happier he was. He continued his education in B.C. at Simon Fraser University. He also took courses in the culinary field and worked as a chef for many years. He also studied law and worked as a paralegal. He studied religions and languages (he could speak many languages) and took many computer courses. He took a Medical Terminology Course, and Emergency First Aid which included CPR.
Unfortunately, Robert's health was never great. He was born a "Blue Baby" and not expected to live. He lived with the HIV virus and with cancer. This was a big factor in his determination to be able to work at home and was why he was taking the Medical Transcription course. Robert was involved with various charitable organizations for many, many years. He cooked numerous meals at food kitchens for the homeless, especially at Christmas and other holidays. He spent time at various senior centers, volunteering, and visiting the residents there. He was an active volunteer at the Nanaimo Parole Citizen Advisory Committee and one of the outstanding jobs he completed for them was their Committee By-laws.
I am very proud of the things that my brother achieved in his lifetime. I have received so many letters, calls and cards since his passing, all of them telling me how much he was liked and how much he will be missed. Robert spent most of his time helping others. I'm attaching a couple of pictures, one when he was very young. If there is any other information you need, please let me know. Thank you again for setting up this scholarship. It means so much to me that his name will carry on. And I know he would be extremely pleased that his name was helping others. That was his number one goal in his life - to help others.
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