Some people do best in school by falling on their face a few times before they get a good system going. On the other hand, there are those who like to know what’s coming and how to prepare for it. I recently sat down with guest writer, Isabelle dV, who is an M.B.A. student at American Public University. She’s shared insight on here before about surviving the online format, and just recently I got a few more great bits of information I’d like to share with you all.

[Learn more about the M.B.A. program at American Public University.]

Her podcast, below, gives some great perspective on making time for school and how to make it work for you.

Tips for Succeeding in an Online Course by APUS

[related: How Online Students Can Beat Burnout]

Related posts from Isabelle:

• “Online Student Survival: How to Stay Grounded as a New Student“
• “The Full-Time Workload and College Balance“

Getting a degree online is getting more and more commonplace every year. The schools offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees are refining their programs and are starting to get more competitive with traditional schools. One degree on the rise is an online MBA. With the job market already quite competitive for MBA holders, many degree seekers are taking the time to evaluate which type of school will offer them the best education for their time and money.

For a deeper perspective on this topic, read further about “Why distance-learning MBAs matter.”