Posts Tagged students

Benefits of Online PhD Programs

Obtaining degrees via online programs has become an extremely popular way of getting an education. It allows flexibility, and can also be more enjoyable for some as well as more affordable. Undergraduate and even Master’s programs that are offered online don’t seem so different from on-campus programs, especially since some programs combine online and campus classes. However, when it comes to PhDs, it is a whole different story. Doctorate degrees consist of a great deal of research, papers and fewer classes and courses like the other degree programs demand. How does this affect getting a PhD through an online program and how can one actually benefit from such a program more than a campus-based one?

Many unthinkable tasks have been made possible through the Internet, and earning a PhD and various Doctorate degrees is one of them. More and more schools are offering online PhD programs that allow students the flexibility of pursuing a higher education without having to give up their jobs. Courses are offered online, and some programs also require a few campus-based courses as well. Such programs are generally known as “Blended” programs. Students can receive online mentoring from the school or university’s faculty members in order to help conduct their research for their papers and dissertations, just like they would were they to join a campus-based PhD program.

Read the rest of this entry »

  • Share/Bookmark
Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Related posts

Develop Your Scholarship Game Plan

To mount an effective scholarship campaign, the first thing you need is a winning game plan. Start by implementing the following four key action strategies.

1. Plan to apply for as many scholarships as possible

Some students make the mistake of thinking that they maximize their chances of winning by pouring all of their energy into one or two scholarships.

Read the rest of this entry »

  • Share/Bookmark
Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Related posts

Homeschool High School – How Do You Get Public Schools to Accept Homeschool Credits?

Two families, two students, same question, same answer.

A mom called me for transcript help. Her daughter homeschooled for two years, using Alpha Omega LifePacs and Weaver Curriculum for 9th and 10th grade. Once her daughter got up to grade level, she wanted her to go back to public school. She asked me how to get her homeschool transcript accepted by a public high school.

Today, a father called me for transcript help. His daughter homeschooled for one year, using Alpha Omega Switched on Schoolhouse during 9th grade. Now he wants his daughter to go back into public school, and asked how to get his homeschool transcript accepted.

Read the rest of this entry »

  • Share/Bookmark
Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Related posts