Does US Universities recognize Online degree

Thanks for quoting a personal example, it really helps and you are right about that. But you went ahead with GW, even with exceptionally good GPA and MAT scores (not that its not good enough) but you think you would have gotten into more prestigious schools with this undergrad degree??

 

Of course, hypotheticals are tested all the time. Some are supported and others are not. However, Steve would need a time machine to test that one!

 

I would disagree with Steve and so also with dmyjl by saying that George Washington University is much more than "well regarded." It has an excellent reputation, especially in the DC area and has one of the best law schools anywhere.

 

In no possible way I was trying to imply that GW is not a reputable school. I m sorry if I came across like that. Rather I am feeling a little better after reading Steve's personal example. It makes me a bit more sure about UoL IP will be accepted in any good college for masters if I work hard on my undergrad degree. Online or residential doesn't matter!!

I really hope Columbia or NYU ( I keep on mentioning these two universities because these are like dream colleges for me, as half of my family graduated from here) will not have any bias for University of London International Program and will see my whole application when my time comes to apply for masters.

 

You just said the magic words. Half your family graduated from those two schools (are we talking parents, siblings, aunts and uncles), you're a legacy which can only help. If your family gives generously to the school you're all but a shoe in.

 

Hmm. How is the admissions committee going to know whether the OP was living in the US or the UK when he did his London degree?

 

If your masters plan is also in Political Science and International relations then two other top rate schools other than those you mentioned are:

Georgetown -http://www.georgetown.edu/academics/academic-programs/index.html
and
University of Denver - DU Graduate Degree Programs | University of Denver

 

Hmmm, because you typically submit a resume or CV with a graduate school application and anyone with a bit of sense can line up dates and see that while someone is studying in London they are also working in the Middle East.

 

Interesting. I haver never seen a grad school app that asks about one's work history.

 

View the application requirements at the bottom of the page.
SIPA: School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University

The schools requires a "Standard Resume/CV"

One would assume one would have their work history along with their education and dates of attendance on their resume/cv.

From the link below view the "application and requirements" PDF

http://gsas.nyu.edu/page/grad.admissionsapplication.html

A resume or CV is required.

 

Some others:

Vanderbilt Owen School of Management
MBA Admissions Process | MBA Program Apply | Vanderbilt University | Nashville Tennessee | Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management
"Unofficial transcripts
Self-reported GMAT or GRE scores
Resume
Comprehensive work history
Essays
Two letters of recommendation
Self-reported TOEFL, IELTS or PTE scores (international only)"

Johns Hopkins SAIS
http://www.sais-jhu.edu/sites/default/files/MA-Application-Instructions.pdf
Resume required

I looked at five programs, four required a resume/cv to be included with the application.

 

Yes that is correct, one have to submit a CV (not resume) for masters program. I have strong work ex and that too in a field related to my subject only. Apart from that I have covered in many political assignments. So I am hoping that might make my case strong.

But all of this is secondary, if they will toss my application away because it is earned from a distance program irrespective of how prestigious undergrad school was and how tough the undergrad degree was. I just wanted to be clear on that policy.

 

CSUDH did for my MSQA and I do not recall if ERAU requested work history or not.

 

I would like to try to connect two seperate threads. In another thread there has been some discussion of admission standards and whether high acceptance rates indicate "millishness" in a school. In this thread we have the question of whether a CV should be included as a part of an application package. My point is this. If I had a mediocre academic history but a positive work history (indications of competency/learning, promotions/advancement, etc.) then I would include my resume in the package even if it wasn't required. I would want people to see that I'm more than my mediocre grades from 5 or 10 years ago. Even if I had good grades I'd want people to see as much positivity as possible. "Let me in. I know what I'm doing. I know how to work hard." etc.