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Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by snowcow, Oct 8, 2006.

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  1. snowcow

    snowcow New Member

    If you have a story about earning an online bachelor's degree, and using it to go to an brick and mortar graduate school. It would be especially helpful if your BA/BS came from UMUC, because I just need to know I'm not spending all this money only to end up without any place to go.

    Thank you!
     
  2. SteveFoerster

    SteveFoerster Resident Gadfly Staff Member

    I completed a degree at Charter Oak by transferring in 69 old credits and a technical certification, then taking four online courses and seven CLEP tests. The degree got me into a Master's program at George Washington University, a well known brick and mortar university. Now, my program there is also distance, but I've spoken with them and they wouldn't have thought twice about my applying to a program on campus.

    I've also started applying to doctoral programs. I've submitted my application to George Mason University, and they're completely unfazed that my previous credentials are by distance.

    -=Steve=-
     
  3. JoAnnP38

    JoAnnP38 Member

    The professors/department chairs I've spoken to about distance learning all say that they have no problems with distance learning. However, they are hesitant about some of the coursework and overall rigor some programs. I have also heard that if you have earned many of your credits by testing, there may be an eye raised about this. This is why graduate schools don't just evaluate your application based on your undergrad degree and grades alone. May of them (if not most) require a GMAT/GRE score, an admissions essay, letters of recommendation and sometimes a resume or interview.

    So, I wouldn't worry about your degree being from UMUC. No, its not a degree from UM College Park; however, I'm certain you will find a good graduate program to continue your studies. I think its safe to say that the online or distance aspects of your program will not adversely affect your future grad school aspirations.
     
  4. foobar

    foobar Member

    I have a Regents USNY bachelors completed with over 90% exams, and an RA, AACSB-accredited masters and PhD.

    Schools will check off the box for a bachelors degree, but look more closely at your work experience, GRE/GMAT scores and recommendations than they might for a more traditionally educated student.
     

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