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May 08, 2010 - BOCA RATON, FL - Test Drive College Online, a web-based service of EducationDynamics, announced today that military service members interested in online education can participate in a free, live webinar led by retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Michael Angley. The webinar will be held on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 from 2:00-3:00 PM EDT. The exclusive webinar, "Online Education…Is it Right for Me?," will offer troops an opportunity to learn more about online education and the chance to discuss the challenges of balancing coursework with the responsibilities of military service. The webinar is sponsored by Test Drive College Online in collaboration with TogetherWeServed.com.
"When it comes to selecting a degree program, military service members struggle with the same questions civilian students have; however, they also face the possibility of deployment, relocation and the other obligations related to serving our country." said Todd Zipper, Senior Vice President of EducationDynamics and co-creator of Test Drive College Online. "These special circumstances make choosing a program even more complicated and this webinar helps troops thinking about pursuing an online degree make a more informed decision."
During the webinar, Colonel Angley will discuss the benefits of online education as they specifically relate to active and former military. Participants will gain a broad understanding of how online education works, the pros and cons of online learning, how to apply transfer credits and how online programs can provide the resources and flexibility necessary to help students achieve their goals.
Participants that decide to further explore online education will have the opportunity to take the Test Drive College Online College Competency Exam to see if they qualify to take a risk-free Test Drive College Online course. The exam effectively gauges a student's aptitude through freshman-level English and math questions. Students that pass are able to continue with the program and take a free Test Drive College Online course. Currently, Introduction to Psychology and English Composition I are offered, which are courses many degree programs at most higher education institutions require. The courses take five weeks to complete and about nine hours of study a week. Test Drive College Online students are able to experience online education before they commit to a degree program and pay tuition.
The webinar is open to the public and completely free of charge, although admission is limited. Registrations are being accepted at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/633567275.
Test Drive College Online is a revolutionary new program that allows qualified students the opportunity to "test drive" an online course at no cost and no obligation. The American Council on Education (ACE) has evaluated and approved all courses, so students who pass a Test Drive College Online course can apply to transfer those credits to any ACE member school. Test Drive College Online students are not only able to make an informed decision about whether online education is right for them, but they also receive a head start on their degree and a savings in tuition. More information about Test Drive College Online is available at www.testdrivecollegeonline.com.
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About Colonel Michael Angley
Colonel Michael Angley is a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel and a retired career Air Force Office of Special Investigations (OSI) Special Agent. He has over 25 years experience conducting counterintelligence and counterterrorism operations around the world and in the United States. Colonel Angley currently holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology, as well as a Master of Arts in National Security Affairs.
About Test Drive College Online
Test Drive College Online solves the retention challenges at America's higher education institutions by offering a risk-free way for students to see if they will succeed online by revealing the reality of online education. Students begin by taking a College Competency Exam and those who pass are given the opportunity to take a high-quality online course at no cost and no obligation. The American Council on Education (ACE) has evaluated and approved all Test Drive College Online courses, so students who pass a Test Drive College Online course can apply to transfer those credits to any ACE member school. By participating in Test Drive College Online, students can make an informed decision about whether online education is right for them, and colleges and universities are able to identify qualified prospective students. To learn more about Test Drive College Online, visit www.testdrivecollegeonline.com.
About TogetherWeServed.com
With over 1.1 million active duty and veteran Members from all five main service branches, TogetherWeServed.com is the largest Military only community existing today. Founded in 2003 with the launch of its renowned US Marine Corps website, Togetherweserved.com has been highly successful in re-connecting hundreds of thousands of Marines, Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen with those they served with in the past. Through TogetherWeServed.com's unique profile pages, servicemen and women are able to record their entire military service in the most comprehensive and accurate presentation available, ensuring that their service will be never be forgotten.
About EducationDynamics
EducationDynamics is higher education's leading marketing information and technology services company dedicated to helping institutions find, enroll and retain students. Its content-rich and highly visible education websites, including TestDriveCollegeOnline.com, EarnMyDegree.com, eLearners.com, GradSchools.com, StudyAbroad.com and its more than 50 special interest microsites, make EducationDynamics the premier provider of qualified prospective students for colleges and universities. In addition, the company offers a full suite of Web-delivered services proven to drive enrollment growth and reduce student attrition. Through its Market Research and Advisory Services the company brings a decade of proprietary research, unparalleled market and student intelligence and best practice insights to its clients. EducationDynamics is a portfolio company of Halyard Capital. For more information, visit http://www.educationdynamics.com.
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