By Jarrett Carter, Education Dive
Competitive schools of law, medicine and business may be slower to admit students for graduate study, who have earned undergraduate degrees exclusively through distance learning, even if awarded by accredited, well-known institutions. In most cases, graduate admissions officers will consider the ranking of an institution and the rigor of coursework, in addition to the applicant’s context for choosing online learning, in consideration of admission. Johns Hopkins School of Medicine does not accept online classes for prerequisite requirements, a sign that some experts say speaks to the value of students’ ability to engage in classroom and laboratory settings.
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