• Top Five Online Learning Myths

    Which one is keeping you from getting started?

    Myth #1: Online courses are easy.

    Not true. Online courses can be just as challenging as traditional programs provided you earn your degree from an accredited online university with a well-respected, challenging curriculum.  As online learning grows, education experts predict that online education will actually be more effective than classroom learning with the next few years.

    Myth #2: Employers won’t recognize my online degree.

    Wrong. The large number of online learners (over 5 million and growing daily) are helping employers realize that "online" is simply another way to learn. The truth is, employers like the idea of having a more knowledgeable, motivated staff. Many employers appreciate the fact that online learning is less intrusive to an employee’s work schedule and obligations. And employers now realize they aren’t sacrificing quality either in hiring online graduates.

    Myth #3: Online students miss out on student resources and social interaction.

    Wrong again. Online learners realize that their education is more than just studying. That’s why they seek a plethora of learning resources to enhance their online experience. Online libraries, mentors, student communities—it’s all available if you know where to look. All you have to do is take advantage of it!

    Myth #4: Online programs are too expensive.

    There is some truth to this one. In reality, some online schools are quite expensive. It all depends on the school. 

    Myth #5: All online degree programs are the same.

    This is the biggest myth of all. Just like their on-campus counterparts, online institutions vary tremendously. You really have to do your homework.

     

    Western Governors University (WGU) has established a partnership with iStudySmart.com to expand educational opportunities.  iStudySmart.com prepares you to pass CLEP, DSST & ECE exams.  The guided study courses help you learn what you need to pass these tests – saving you thousands of dollars on college tuition.  After you’ve passed the standardized exams and received your transferrable credit, you’re ready to transfer them into WGU.

    As the nation’s only online, competency-based, nonprofit university, WGU offers accredited degree programs designed to enhance job skills and improve career opportunities.  WGU has a unique history and noble mission. Created by the governors of 19 U.S. states to expand access to higher education, WGU’s tuition is less than half what other online institutions and traditional universities charge. WGU is the only university to have received simultaneous accreditation by four regional accrediting commissions and the only exclusively online teacher education institution to receive NCATE accreditation.

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  • You BSN Degree is Within Reach – Even if you work full time

    As the need for degreed nurses grows, educators are taking notice and creating programs that fit into the nurse’s hectic schedule. If you are an RN and want to advance your career, an online Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is designed to help you do just that! Flexible online options are great for those in the busy healthcare field. The 24/7 access to your course materials makes your life easier, especially if you're a busy nurse who works rotating shifts. A BSN program helps you earn the credentials you need to qualify for new opportunities in specialized nursing and nursing management. Enhance your skills to better meet the demands of today's dynamic health care environment and pursue advanced professional roles.*

     

    Earning a degree is a significant investment of your time and money; that’s why iStudySmart.com and Kaplan University offer numerous opportunities for you to complete your degree faster and save money, too.
    Kaplan’s flexible online BSN degree program features the ability to prepare for and pass standardized exams and transfer the credit toward your Kaplan BSN degree. iStudySmart.com offers online standardized exam prep materials in the following courses that are mapped to the Kaplan BSN degree.

     

    •   • Statistics  
    •   • Introductory Psychology 
    •   • World Religions 
    •   • Substance Abuse 
    •   • Here's to Your Health 
    •   • Abnormal Psychology 
    •   • Foundations of Gerontology

    Using iStudySmart.com standardized exam preparation materials and testing out of 7 courses, you can save nearly $10,000. Qualifying transfer credit can reduce your total costs. §

    Looking for more savings?

    As an iStudySmart.com customer, you receive a free National Education Alliance membership that gives you the following benefits from Kaplan University:

    •   • Receive a 10 percent tuition reduction. ‡
    •   • Application fee waived

    Learn More

     

    Kaplan and iStudySmart.com are committed to helping you pursue your goals and will support you from admission through graduation with helpful teams of advisors dedicated to guiding you to success. You earned your RN license to deliver patient care. Now, you have the opportunity to expand your nursing skills and advance your education.

     

     

    *Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.
    § Kaplan University does not guarantee the transferability or award of credit. See University Catalog for Transfer of Credit policy.
    ‡ Tuition reduction may NOT be combined with scholarships, military discounts, tuition vouchers, and other discounts.

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  • Get Closer to Your Goal with National Education Alliance!

    The National Education Alliance and iStudySmart.com have teamed up and are offering you a FREE membership with absolutely no cost or obligation. That’s a $95 value! Just for being an iStudySmart.com customer you will automatically be enrolled in this complimentary membership with the National Education Alliance.

     

    So what is the National Education Alliance how can it benefit me?

    The National Education Alliance understands the time and money constraint most Americans face with the task of furthering their education.  So the Alliance is reducing the financial burden that adult learners face by returning to college every day.  They recommend the use of credit by examination to lower that cost. Over 3,800 colleges and universities allow you to earn 25-50% of your degree by “testing out” with credit by examination. Passing CLEP, DSST (formerly DANTES), or ECE exams can help you to achieve your education goals.

    The Alliance has also teamed up with providers to offer you the highest quality products and services. To meet your needs, these providers all deliver multiple layers of academic support and work tirelessly to resolve the issues that have stopped individuals from achieving their dream of completing a college degree.

    You definitely do not want to miss out on the great opportunities that come with this membership!
    Here are a few:

    • Tuition discounts in schools such as Western Governors University and Kaplan
    • Grant and scholarship opportunities sent directly to you
    • Access to innovative educational programs such as Critical Portfolio
    • $100 OFF the National Education Alliance Counseling Center

    The Counseling Center empowers students to explore where they stand in the completion of undergraduate and graduate degrees from accredited colleges and universities across the nation (340 institutions and growing).

    • And more!

     

    You are already enrolled as a member and can take advantage of ALL member benefits now! To start visit the National Education Alliance Member Benefits page and start saving money while getting closer to your goal TODAY!

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  • It's Not Just for the Military Anymore, It’s For Everyone!

    It's TESTING OUT!

    For decades military personnel have had the opportunity to study independently and test out of college courses.  Today, there are tens of thousands of people from all walks of life who have earned college degrees using only independent learning to test out of courses.  Passing standardized exam grades are transferred into an accepting college for credit.pass you exam

     

    10 Reasons to Skip Class and Test Out

     

    1. Earn 3 to 6 credits after passing a standardized exam

    2. Over 3,800 colleges and universities allow testing out credit to be transferred into a degree program

    3. You can test out even if you have never attended college

    4. Convenient programs available that fit into your schedule 

    5. Save money over traditional programs 

    6. No classes to attend 

    7. No waiting lists

    8. Go as fast or as slow as you want – you are in control – you set the pace 

    9. Education opens up job opportunities, promotions, and more money

    10. Today is the day to take charge of your future!

     

    Learn How You Can Prepare for and Pass DSST, CLEP & ECE Exams

     

    Testing out is not something that most people can do without studying and test preparation.  That’s where iStudySmart.com comes in.  iStudySmart.com offers three product types. 

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  • iStudySmart.com Includes Additional Educational Resources At No Extra Cost

    November 30, 2011

    San Antonio, TX – November 30, 2011 – iStudySmart.com is pleased to announce that in 2012 they will be providing SmartClub members with additional educational resources at no extra cost.  In addition to the current materials that are available to SmartClub members, they will now receive the use of ACCESS, a website full of educational material. This educational support website was designed to compliment the iStudySmart.com courses.

     

    To enhance the learning experience, iStudySmart.com has searched through more than 36,000 college online resources from 250+ colleges and universities and found resources that compliment the iStudySmart.com courses.  ACCESS also includes educational resources in subjects that are not yet offered by iStudySmart.com. 

     

    Not only are there more resources available with iStudySmart.com’s new support materials, there are different methods of instructional delivery to help students succeed in their own educational endeavors.

    Educational resources are available for visual, auditory and kinesthetic learners through videos, imagery, recorded lectures, sound bits, hands on materials and interaction. Resources include online materials, professionally produced videos, practice tests, professor lectures, test descriptions, audio downloads and more. 

     

    How Will ACCESS help me Succeed?

    • Invaluable educational resources
    • Variety of subjects that line up to over 140 courses or exams 
    • Including CLEP, DSST, ECE, Admission Exams, Professional License Exams, and more
    • Find answers to frequently asked testing out questions such as

                  • Where do I take the examination? 

                  How much does the exam cost? 

                  • Do I qualify for financial aid?

                  • Where can I find grants and scholarships?

                  • What types of exams are available for specific subjects?

                  • Where is the nearest test center?

           • Free copy of Accelerated Paths to Degree Completion eBook

     

    “These are just a few of the many resources available through ACCESS to help our students achieve their educational goals,” said David Wright, President of iStudySmart.com.  “We look forward to helping you achieve your goal!”

     

     

    Contact:

    iStudySmart.com

    David Wright, President 

    1-800-737-2222

    DWright@iStudySmart.com

     

     

    iStudySmart.com

    iStudySmart.com helps students get the most for their money. The iStudySmart.com courses are more than an overview. They contain everything students need to know to pass the standardized exam for college credit. iStudySmart.com’s quality, in-depth study materials map to over 80 CLEP, DSST, and ECE exams. This allows students to earn college credit by examination with the college of their choice.

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  • SERVING THE HEROES WHO HAVE SERVED FOR US

    Since its inception in 2007, Military Warriors Support Foundation has been able to touch the lives of thousands of wounded heroes and their families. Four life changing programs are making a difference in the lives of our wounded heroes.

     

    The programs are built to assist our wounded soldier’s transition back into civilian culture a little more smoothly and achieve success along the way. The four programs are

     

     

    Homes4WoundedHeroes
    Education4Heroes

    CEOs4Heroes
    Skills4Life*

     

    The Homes 4 Wounded Heroes program awards mortgage-free homes to wounded heroes injured during combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. The homes are for families who have severe and/or unique circumstances due to injuries received while serving our country. In addition to the home, the families will receive 3 years of family and financial mentoring.

     

    The Military Warriors Support Foundation is proud to announce that they are now accepting Open Applications for our Homes4WoundedHeroes program!  If you are a combat wounded hero, injured during the Iraq or Afghanistan conflicts, you are eligible to apply!!   

     

    Recipients must meet the eligibility requirements and will undergo the review process.

     

    In addition to receiving the home, the approved family will receive 3 years of home and financial mentoring to set them on a path of success for the future!! 

     

    The Military Warriors Support Foundation plans to award 100 homes by early next year, so apply as soon as possible. Homes will be awarded to the first and most qualified applicants!  

     

    For questions, you may contact their office at 210.615.8973, or send an email to

    Support4WW@MilitaryWarriors.org.

     

     

     

     

     

     

    *Visit MilitaryWarriors.org/programs for more information on each of the programs

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  • The National Education Alliance Counseling Center: Advocates for the Students Served

    Have you considered going back to college and earning a degree to help you compete for promotion in this tough economic climate?  You’re not alone.  In fact, more than 18 million students are pursuing degrees across the nation today!

    The majority of adult learners, because of busy schedules and commitments, cannot take time off to attend classes on campus.

    More Than 5 Million Of These Adult Learners Are Pursuing Degrees At A Distance.

    Hundreds of colleges and universities offer thousands of degrees at a distance. How can anyone know which college or university is right for them?  The National Education Alliance Counseling Center empowers students to compare where they stand toward thousands of degrees at a distance from hundreds of accredited colleges and universities nationwide – that’s how you can know!

    Far too many students discover that much of the credit they have earned in the past will not apply toward the degree and/or college they are interested in.  The problem is that they presume losing credit in transfer is simply the price one has to pay when transferring to a different college or university.  That doesn’t have to be the case. 

    The experts at the National Education Alliance Counseling Center build electronic education records for students which include every potential source of college credit earned in the past.  Then, this electronic education record is systematically merged into the curricula of numerous degrees matching the student’s desired area of study and level of degree (Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate).  The best options for the student to consider (based on his or her unique academic accomplishments and stated needs, goals, and desires) are then presented in detailed degree plans for review. 

    Dare to compare – that’s what the National Education Counseling Center empowers students to do so they can make an informed decision before investing their money, time, and effort into pursuing the degree.  Every student receives several degree plans to consider from the professional team at the National Education Alliance Counseling Center.  When the student is ready to apply for admission, we even transmit the chosen degree plan to the participating college or university and request a courtesy pre-admission review to make sure the student has a clear understanding of what the future holds. 

    And the counseling center’s job is still not complete, they provide a continuum of counseling support from exploration to admission and onward to graduation. 

    You see, every semester, when the student is preparing to enroll in the next course or two at the college, the counseling center’s staff is available to guide them in the use of iStudySmart.com courses and the hundreds of resources that are available on the student support website, to help them make maximum use of nationally recognized college level examinations.  These examinations are accepted by more than 2,800 accredited colleges and universities across the nation.

    However, with the National Education Alliance Counseling Center at your side as your advocate, they will guide you in the use of iStudySmart.com courses in concert with courses taken from the participating college. This accelerates your progress to degree completion, while saving a considerable amount of time and money along the way. 

    The National Education Alliance Counseling Center is your advocate, providing you with a lifetime of support! Make loss of credit in transfer a thing of the past.  Get the credit you deserve with our support!

    Visit www.nationaleducationalliancecc.com

     

    Are You Ready to Find Out Which College Will Accept the Most of Your Credits?

    iStudySmart.com is giving you free membership into the National Education Alliance which includes a $100 savings toward the Counseling Center.  Use Coupon Code iSSSAVE and start saving today!

     

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  • Career News and Information for Nurses is Available on an Innovative Website

    iStudySmart.com is excited to bring you details on an innovative website.  The new site is not currently affiliated with the iStudySmart.com.  However, this nursing-focused website has features that are useful to healthcare professionals.

     

    YourCareerInNursing.com is an online community where nurses from every specialty across the country go to find news, employment opportunities, and career advancement information.  There is also a section for those interested in starting a healthcare career.

     

    The website features current nursing news articles from several different sources to keep RNs, LPNs/LVNs, Paramedics, Respiratory Therapists, and anyone interested in nursing up to date on the latest industry trends.  Healthcare professionals can join in on the discussion and even share discussions using any of the social networking hot buttons.

     

    Discussions vary from day to day.  Here is a sample of some of the frequent topics:

    ·         Employment

    ·         Industry Trends

    ·         Awards

    ·         Healthcare News

    ·         Continuing Education

    ·         Nursing Blogs

    ·         Scholarships

    ·         Healthcare Technology

     

    There is no cost for healthcare professionals utilizing YourCareerInNursing.com. Nursing-focused professionals are encouraged to visit the site and use it as a tool for social networking or communicating with their peers. For those looking to start or advance their nursing career, this specialized website is a professional tool for social networking, peer communication and current healthcare industry news.

     

    To learn more, visit www.YourCareerInNursing.com.

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  • Has Your Career Outgrown Your Resume?

    When you consider the factors which make people successful in their careers, the capacity to represent your value is nearly as important as the creation of that value in the first place. This is particularly true if you are building your career in the healthcare, academia or other technical profession where your competency indicators are quite often valued as much by their weight in pounds as their weight in importance.

    The term “portfolio” typically refers to an assembly of your best stuff.

    Your financial portfolio is collection of carefully selected investment vehicles which are designed to best define your financial value. When it comes to your career, a portfolio can be used to represent a selection of elements which best define your professional value, your overall competency. An artist, designer or photographer creates a binder they show to new clients or hiring managers as a representation of their craft. This is pretty straight forward for professions where the aesthetic value of your work is what defines you. When it comes to a field such as nursing however, the competency picture is a little more difficult to capture and express.

    Here, you are dealing with a lot of continuing education courses which need to be completed for compliance or for advancement. You have your professional license and healthcare certifications which must be kept up to date and presented to those who ask. You also have the checklists which were completed by your preceptors, or evaluations written by your managers which can both weigh heavily when illustrating how well you demonstrate your skills in practice. All this, even before you consider your experience, degrees and other items found in a traditional resume. Before long, the static resume you keep in Microsoft Word is no match for all of the competency indicators you have worked so hard to acquire. Why sell yourself short?

    The good news is that with the development of cloud computing, along with the ever increasing number of devices available to connect you, there is no better time to leave your Word file behind. Decision Critical has been a software as a service (SaaS) provider since 1999 and has become a leader in the healthcare space for competency management tools, including the online portfolio. The full suite of tools help institutions to pull together course transcripts, evaluations, completed checklists, resumes, reflections and more on their people. This can all be used to gain a complete competency picture of their staff and to deliver compliance reporting.

    Individual nurses have access to a powerful online application which lets them capture and store their entire life’s body of work, much of which can even be auto-populated. When it comes time to show their wares, they can easily select the key indicators they want to include in a custom view and send it to the audience of their choosing. The nurse owns all of their information which can be taken when they graduate from school or move up the ladder over the span of their career. It has never been easier to show the world what you have to offer.

    Learn more about how portfolios can help you your career at the Decision Critical web site.

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  • iStudySmart.com Helps the Military Family Complete College Credit

    Just because they don’t wear a uniform doesn’t mean the military family doesn’t serve. iStudySmart.com understands that the family left behind is making a sacrifice for their loved one who is protecting our country.

     

    iStudySmart.com is committed to offering discounts to our Armed Forces and their family members. We can help adults wanting to finish a degree, or a child wanting to get a head start on college and save money on tuition.

     

    Here are four ways iStudySmart.com courses can be used:                                       

     - Test out of college classes while still in high school

     - Finish a degree that was started, but never finished

     - Study anywhere and at anytime

     - Increase the financial stability of your family by increasing earning potential

     

    iStudySmart.com has over 60 study courses to choose from and are offered in three formats: Traditional, Advanced and Premier. No matter what format you or a family member decide to use, iStudySmart.com is dedicated to helping adult learners complete college credit and earn their degree fast!

     

    Military discounts are also available!

    Military personnel and their families can receive $50 off any SmartClub membership with coupon code FTSZHC3. When you or a family member is ready to purchase courses, use coupon code JNEBSNA for $20 off any course. During July only, military personnel can purchase any general education tradtional course for $195!

     

    Have questions? An Educational Consultant is happy to help you. Contact iStudySmart.com at 1-800-737-2222 or email at info@iStudySmart.com.

     

    You can also visit the Military page on iStudySmart.com’s website for more information.

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