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The Future of an Accredited Online Degree – Find the Best Course For You Today

The two main factors that have improved the recognition of online degrees are convenience and cost. Many people prefer distance education because the program is cheap, flexible, convenient and affordable. Before you decide on an accredited online degree, you must make an informed decision on the accreditation status of the university or college you intend to go. Lots of online degree colleges are offering online programs, but ensure to choose the best school in order to get quality and best education.

An accredited degree program is the course you offer in accredited online college. The university or institution is recognized by government and corporate establishments therefore, increasing your jobs and career opportunities.

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USC Pharmacy School Application Requirements and Tips From an Accepted Student

I will begin with the statistics of the accepted students into the University of Southern California Doctor of Pharmacy program for 2009. 460 students were offered interviews from a pool of over 2000 applicants. 240 students are accepted (11 students from out-of-state schools), and the expected class size for 2009 is 190. One must note that USC offers their undergraduates the opportunity of guaranteed admission as long as they complete their requirements in the TAP program (these students take up a large chunk of seats available for other applicants).

Obtaining a Bachelor’s degree is now a requirement for admission at USC. The minimum GPA requirement is a 3.0 (the average GPA of accepted students is a 3.60). Since USC does not require taking the PCAT, other admission criteria is weighed more heavily (GPA, interview performance, extracurricular activities, personal statements, etc.).

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Why Students Leave College

Attrition, meaning shrinking, is a commonly used term in college.  Student attrition typically refers to the number of students who do not complete their program of studies.  These “dropouts” are viewed as failures by the schools and reduce the “graduation rate” typically measured by everyone from the schools themselves, to the accrediting agencies to the national publications (e.g., U.S. News & World Report).

The dropout rate at American universities is about 50% for traditional students and 60% for online learners. (National Dialog on Student Retention, 2008)

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