Education has evolved in the last decade as online learning has become a viable, affordable alternative to traditional learning in a brick-and-mortar classroom. As a result, established colleges and universities are unveiling online courses and online degree programs at a rapid pace to keep up with the competition of schools like Potomac College, which caters to an adult population and offers both online and on-campus classes.
Located in the heart of the nation
| Overall Score (about) | Insufficient Data |
| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | $17,184 |
| Admission Success rate | N/A |
| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | N/A |
| Retention (full-time / part-time) | 50% / N/A |
| Enrollment Total (all students) | 111 |
Victor Berlin founded Potomac College in Bethesda, Maryland, an affluent suburb of Washington DC, in 1991. A rocky road followed as the college was scrutinized by state regulators shortly after its founding. The regulators found numerous violations – the college had subpar library facilities, offered a substandard curriculum, and did not keep adequate records
Potomac College was founded on the belief that education should prepare students for a successful career in the real world. Taught by degreed instructors who have years of experience in their respective fields, students engage in both theoretical and practical exercises to ensure they receive a well-rounded educational experience whether they complete their degree on campus or online.
Holding accreditation from The Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Potomac College offers associate
Applying to Potomac College is a straightforward yet detailed process. In addition to submitting an application form, applicants are required to meet with an admissions counselor, either in-person or virtually for online students, for an interview to determine if the prospective student is a good fit for Potomac College.
Applicants must submit copies of all high school and college transcripts, if applicable, and copies of any educational certificates the applicant may have earned from corporate training programs or professional development programs. Applicants who have taken college placement tests such as Advanced Placement and CLEP are also required to submit their test scores during the application process. As of April 2011, an application fee of $25 and a registration fee of $25 are required.
Accepted applicants, who decide to attend Potomac College and have no prior college experience, must take a series of online placement tests in English, math, and reading to determine their academic competency and in what classes they will be placed.
Students who test lower than the acceptable scores (less than 57 in math and less than 80 in English) will be required to take entry level classes in the subject to increase proficiency before moving on to college-level courses.
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Potomac College caters to both students local to the Washington DC area
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