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Medical School Admissions Secrets I Wish I Knew As An Undergrad

In my opinion, choosing the right college for allopathic medical school preparation is more strategic than most people realize. It is widely believed that a Bachelor’s degree at a competitive and/or prestigious university alone gets your foot in the door at most allopathic medical schools. This is one of the most damaging assumptions anyone can make and can cost you a potential “yes” from an outstanding US medical school.

How AMCAS medical school applications are evaluated

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What are the Price Considerations of Online Degrees

With over 600,000 students enrolled in online colleges, online degrees are gaining more and more recognition. And why shouldn’t they? In most instances, those that are earning online degrees are extremely motivated working adults. These working adults are seen as having that extra oomph as they have to efficiently manage their time to keep up with the demands of both work and school and in some cases, a family. When Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electrics, was asked about people who earned online degrees (Business Week, January 14, 2008), he stated, “…they’re hungry to break open new possibilities in their careers…. People working all day and studying online all night have the kind of ‘grr’ most companies could use.” Do you have the “grr?” If so, make sure to ask these questions to make sure the online college is right for you.

Is the online college accredited and if so, by which accrediting agency?
Diploma mills, as defined by Wikipedia, are organizations that award degrees with little to no study and are not recognized by accrediting agencies. Employers or colleagues do not respect degrees from diploma mills so make sure the online colleges you look into are accredited. The ed.gov site is a great resource for a list of accrediting agencies.

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How to Go About Obtaining a Master Degree Education Online

A Master’s education degree is a either a graduate or post-baccaluaureate degree which is awarded to a person once they have completed either 1 or 3 years of concentrated study in an education field. Obtaining a master education online and then obtaining a degree at the end can mean entry into a profession or the chance for promotion within an existing company. Certainly for the 3% of working adults who have attained a degree, they find that the letters MA or MS on either a business card or letterhead commands respect from their peers.

But the best thing about a master education online is a great option for those adults who are looking to return to school in order to advance themselves. This particular form of learning allows them to balance both family and work life as well as their education all at the same time. Today 30% of all adults returning to school in the USA are getting their master’s degree online.

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