Reasons to Look for an Accredited College
In the United States, accreditation is awarded to educational institutionsthatmeet certain standards of
academic quality set by a private third-party accrediting agency.
The accreditation of a college affects
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Reasons to Look for an Accredited College
In the United States, accreditation is awarded to educational institutionsthatmeet certain standards of
academic quality set by a private third-party accrediting agency.
The accreditation of a college affects
your education in more ways than one, so let’s take a look at some of the reasons why you should only
apply to an accredited college.
What do you mean by accreditation?
Accreditation is an independent review process of programs, facilities, and faculty that educational
institutions undergo.
Accreditation provides a student with the reassurance that the institution is running
legitimately, has pre-approved programs of study, qualified and experienced professors, up-to-date
facilities and equipment, and reasonable admission procedures.
The three main types of accreditation are regional, national, and specialized.
Regional and national
accreditation is granted to entire institutions by accrediting agencies recognized by the U.
S.
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