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jaejyang · Joined: 22 Apr 2010 Posts: 2

The only posts I've seen regard which programs are the best.
My question is, how difficult is it to get into the programs.

I was thinking...
University of Birmingham Distance Education
Columbia University Japan
University of Missouri Distance Education

Is there such a thing as safety and reach schools?

Thanks.

spiral78 · Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 11534 Location: On a Short Leash

I did Birmingham's distance program.

I don't know what a 'safety and reach' school is.

Sadebugo · Joined: 10 May 2003 Posts: 524

Justin Trullinger · Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2010 12:59 am Post subject:

My experience is that in most of the world, even in the US, grad programs aren't as selective as a lot of US undergrad programs.

I'm doing the Aston University MSc in TESOL. It is NOT hard ot get in.

It is hard to get out. (Getting in, noting in particular. Completing the coursework, extremely challenging.)

Justin

spiral78 · Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 11534 Location: On a Short Leash

I found it 'easy' to get into Birmingham, too, but I obviously have no idea how my entry quals stack up against the OPs, and it's impossible to say whether they would accept him/her.

Like Justin, it was getting out that was challenging Cool

But rewarding, too.

FrenchLieutenant'sWoman · Joined: 24 Jan 2010 Posts: 53 Location: France(ish)

I love UoBirmingham. I did my undergrad there (on campus).

IMO you should just apply for any you're attracted to and see how you get on. More factors come into play when you're making a post-graduate application than when you apply for undergrad courses - life experience, for example, is a lot more relevant.