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Although having so many colleges from which to select is great news for students, for some it presents what might seem like a difficult task.<br />
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But, the selection process is generally much less difficult than students anticipate. The first step in that process is determining what a student wants in an online college or university. After that, it's pretty easy to put together a list of questions in need of an answer.<br />
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Below are questions that all students should want answered. The questions you add to them will depend on your personal preferences, goals, and concerns.<br />
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Accreditation should be a primary concern. Institutions not accredited by a U.S. Department of Education approved agency should be crossed off your list without delay. Any time spent investigating such institutions will be wasted. Rule them out and move on.<br />
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Next is the question of majors? Which colleges offer the major in which you are interested? How strong are their programs? Do they offer concentrations or specialties of interest to you? What are the backgrounds of faculty? All are questions worth asking.<br />
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Finances, of course, are important to most people. But, asking only about tuition does not result in a full picture. Be sure to find out about the availability of scholarships, student loans, grants and tuition installment options. All can play a role in making an institution affordable.<br />
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If you have done prior college coursework, or if you have experience for which you might be granted college credit, ask about colleges' credit transfer policies. Specifically, be sure you understand what you must do to determine which transfer credits you might receive and the number of such credits which might be applied to your degree. In addition, ask if you can be informed, in writing, which credits will be accepted before you enroll.<br />
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You also need to ask about student services. Start with financial aid counseling. Then find out if online tutoring is available. Will you be able to email professors if you have a question or problem? Will you be able to confer with classmates? Be sure to ask. And, find out about job placement and any other services important to you.<br />
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Take some time to think about and clarify your educational and professional objectives. You'll then be able to know which questions to add to those we've already discussed. As you obtain answers to those questions, you will be able to rule out some of your potential choices fairly quickly and identify others worthy of continued consideration.<br />
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The necessary answers are easy to find once you first find the right questions. The good news is that you now have all the information you need to make a good college choice.</div><div class='uawresource'><div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'><br />
About the Author:<br />
</div><div class='uawlinks'>Daniel Kane has been assisting students for more than 25 years through his positions in higher education and more than a dozen educational websites on <a href='http://www.college-scholarships.com/ssac.htm/'>online education</a> and <a href='http://www.online-degrees-and-scholarships.com/'>online college degrees</a>. </div><br />
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