Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I've taken a couple of online high school courses due to scheduling conflicts. I was wondering how colleges view these online courses during the admissions process. Do they view them as less rigorous than traditional classes? Any insight would be greatly appreciated!
Hey there! My child had a similar situation while in high school and took a few online courses as well. From our experience, colleges tend to view online courses in a similar light as traditional classes, as long as they are from an accredited institution. In fact, many colleges now offer online courses themselves, so they understand that scheduling conflicts can lead to students needing to take online classes. The important thing is to make sure you're maintaining a strong academic record and challenging yourself with the courses you take, whether they're online or in a traditional classroom setting. If you're concerned, you can always mention the reasons for taking online courses in your college application, particularly if the rest of your application demonstrates your commitment to academics. Best of luck with your college admissions journey!
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