Columbia University

Attaining Higher Education

Robert Jenkins
Beth E Morgan

Instructors: Robert Jenkins

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Beginner level

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19 hours to complete
3 weeks at 6 hours a week
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

19 hours to complete
3 weeks at 6 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Learn how to approach admissions processes to institutions of higher education

  • Consider the factors which make a college a right fit

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5 quizzes

Taught in English

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There are 7 modules in this course

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3 videos10 readings

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14 videos28 readings

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2 readings1 quiz

Instructors

Robert Jenkins
Columbia University
5 Courses1,365 learners
Beth E Morgan
Columbia University
1 Course514 learners

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