Include MOOC certificates in transfer applications?

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Including MOOC certificates from platforms like edX and Coursera in transfer applications can enhance your profile, especially if they are relevant to your intended field of study. While these certificates may not directly translate to academic credit, they demonstrate a commitment to education and self-directed learning, which admissions committees value. Highlighting both verified certificates and self-study efforts can differentiate applicants in a competitive landscape.

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Students considering transferring colleges, academic advisors, and anyone interested in enhancing their educational credentials through online learning.

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I'm miserable at my current school. I want to make my chances at being accepted elsewhere as high as possible. I take a lot of online courses through edX and Coursera, and I've done the verified certificate thing for a few of them, and some of them were targeted at seniors and graduates. I'm just wondering if including that somehow would improve my chances a little.
 
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Of course. Everything helps. Showing that you are interested in being educated and what you choose to spend your time on is a great differentiator. If you self-study things you should include those too, even if you have no evidence or assessment of your ability. So, to be clear, it's important to include the relevant MOOCs; the certificates are unlikely to matter much.

Note that you are unlikely to get "credit" for these things, but they will likely affect admission and placement.
 

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