4. Paying too much.
付出的学费过高。

The sad truth is that school is pricy. You’re probably not going to get your education for free, but make sure that the future rewards will outweigh the cost of the debt you accumulate now. You don’t want to find yourself making a $30,000 teacher’s salary while paying back a $100,000 student loan. (unfortunately, this case is not all that uncommon). However, an MBA from a reputable school may be worth a significant student loan in the long run. Whatever you choose, make sure you only take loans for what is absolutely necessary and try to save in other ways. Books and supplies can often be found at significantly lower prices (or even for free) if you know where to look and most computer and software companies offer huge discounts for currently enrolled students.
可悲的事实是学校都是昂贵的。你不太可能会得到免费教育，但是要保证未来的回报超过现在的资金投入，或者至少要相等。你不会想要负债十万美元，而只挣得三万美元的教师工资。（很不幸，这种情况十分普遍）。然而，从长远的观点来看，一个可靠学校的MBA倒是有贷款的价值。不管你选择什么样的课程，要确保你只是为必须的东西负债，并且想办法在其他方面省钱。如果你知道去哪里购买的话，书和其他物品都能够为你省下一大笔钱。很多电脑公司和软件公司都为入学的学员提供很大的折扣。

5. Scaring potential employers.
吓跑了潜在的雇主。

More and more people are recognizing the validity of online education. However, be aware that it is not completely accepted by all people. Some potential employers may see warning signs if you announce that you earned your degree through the internet. A lot of people are still ignorant of the advances online education has made in recent years and fail to recognize the difference between legitimate degrees and “diploma mill” certificates. Even if you attended a reputable school, avoid calling attention to the fact that your studies were done online. It may not make a difference, but it may end up saving you a lot of hassle.
越来越多的人认识到了网上教学的有效性。然而，要知道并不是所有的人都接受网上教学。如果你声称自己的学位证书是通过网上学习获得的，有的潜在雇主会觉得这是个危险信号。很多人还是忽视这几年网上教学取得的进步，并且对正规的学位和“文凭制造厂”的证书无法区分。即使你参加的是一家正规的学校，也不要提醒别人你是在网上完成学业的。这样可能没什么区别，但是会给你省下不少麻烦。

6. Not getting credit where credit is due.
没有得到应得的学分。

You don’t have to start from scratch when you begin learning online. If you have credit from previous schools, make sure to have transcripts sent to your online university and have the counselors check for course equivalency. Even if equivalencies are not granted automatically, you may be able to petition to receive credit. (Just make sure you do a good job of stating your case). A few schools will allow you to receive credit for life experience, based on testing or portfolio reviews. Check with your school’s counselors to see how you can get credit for what you already know.
当你开始在网上学习的时候并不需要从头开始。如果你在上个学校有学分的话，确保将副本发给你现在的网上大学，然后让导师帮忙转到相同的课程中。即使学分不会自动产生，你也可以提交申请书申请学分。（要确保你明确地说明了自己的情况）。不少学校会允许你用生活经验，基础测试或者档案评审来获得学分。向学校的导师核实一下，看看你可以怎么样用已有的知识来获得学分。

7. Remaining ignorant of online resources.
继续无视网上的资源。

There’s a lot of online material available to help out students; make sure you know where you can get the help you need. Be aware of general resources such as virtual dictionaries, research help, and online books, as well as resources that relate to your specialized subject matter. Finding these sites from the start will save you money on books and help you find success in your studies.
网上有很多可利用的资源帮学生解决难题，确保你知道该从哪里获得需要的帮助。要关注网络词典，搜索帮助，在线书籍，以及和你的专业主题相关的其他资源。在一开始就找到这些网站的话，可以帮你节省一笔买书的钱，还可以帮你在学习中取得成功。