How to Apply to an Online School

How to Apply to an Online School

How to Apply to an Online School

The research has been completed; the schools narrowed down to a select few. The process of enrolling in an online college is almost finished. The only thing left to do is actually apply to the school.

Even though online schools tend to stray from the traditional on-campus schools in terms of teaching methods and manner in which a student communicates with fellow students and faculty members, there is still the requirement of completing an application. No legitimate accrediting school will allow enrollment by check or money order alone.

A majority, if not all online colleges, allow students to apply online. After all, if the student is expected to attend class online, offering an online application only makes sense. Applications can vary from school to school. Some require some basic information while others may require an essay. Most traditional on-campus colleges and universities require at least one, if not two essays, and possibly an interview with an alumni or member of the admissions department. Rarely will the interview portion be required when applying for an online college or university, and an essay may or may not be part of the admissions process.

While the lack of interview seems like it speeds up the process of being admitted to the college of choice, this does allow the student only one chance to make a good impression. When completing the application, proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar are very important. For hand-written applications, neat presentable handwriting is vital, with few to know words crossed out or covered in correction fluid or correction tape.Whether it's online or on paper, make sure the application is neat, thorough, and complete.

As for the essays, do not be afraid to ask someone to read your essay before submitting it. Simple spelling errors and grammatical errors could make or break the chance of being accepted to college. Not only are structural aspects important in the essay portion of the application, but making sure that thoughts are made clear, and that the body of the essay answers the essay topic, are crucial.

The other tip for writing a great college essay is to actually complete it in a word processing program that includes a spelling and grammar check. That way simple errors can be corrected as the essay is written. Once the essay is completed in the word processing software and reread (rereading the essay and application prior to final submission is crucial), it can be copied and pasted into the application.

Other things that may be required to send, either electronically or in the mail, are school transcripts, and at some schools, a resume. These transcripts could be from high school or even previous colleges or universities that you have attended. These will usually be requested during the application process either immediately after the electronic application has been sent.

The final portion of the application process is the most difficult... the waiting. It may take several days, possibly weeks to hear back from the school as to whether or not the application has been accepted and that enrollment in classes will begin shortly. If you are not accepted, do not be discouraged. Continue applying to other schools. Usually most students apply to several and then have ability to choose between at least two schools.

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