Distance Education

[e00z]

Hey all, hope apps have going well for everyone.

So i'm in a bit of a pickle... I was just notified that I still need to take a few prerequisites for one of the dental schools I applied to. However, I have a conflicting schedule so I won't be able to take it at a community college. Is Distance Education (online classes) a valid option? Do adcoms look down on this? It'll only be for 2 courses. I'm considering taking the 2 prereqs online. If anyone has any input on this subject, please let me know. And if there are any recommended programs to choose from? Thank you and good luck everyone!

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[doc toothache]

You could ask the ds in question.

 

[e00z]

Just received an email back from the ds. There's no problem with it!!

 

[jeffity]

Just received an email back from the ds. There's no problem with it!!

What flavor courses are these anyway? Any lab component? (I know labs online are silly, but I know they exist and I'm curious.)

 

[NRG]

nowadays DE courses are just as rigorous as on campus courses. some find them easier, some harder. time management is critical since you're "on your own". but i have seen many DS's honor them just as they would a normal on campus class

 

[MrAvicii]

nowadays DE courses are just as rigorous as on campus courses. some find them easier, some harder. time management is critical since you're "on your own". but i have seen many DS's honor them just as they would a normal on campus class

DE classes are a joke! its no wonder U of Phoenix is a waste of time and money. First of all, how can a lab section be done online? it cant. Second of all you can just browse the web and then answer a few questions, read the PPT and take the test. Most people score really well in those classes (including a friend who got a masters online.) I think its a joke and its no wonder most schools refuse to accept those types of classes.