2. How long is the program?
Our program is 10 months (43 weeks) in length.

3. What are the hours required? When must I attend?
You set your own schedule! You may attend the program in any increment of time you wish as long as you meet the required 24 hours per week. Not all of your training must be done online, such as copywriting assignments, required reading and so on. Some of your training (approximately 10 hours per week) such as your Online Air-Shows and Digital Production needs to be done online in the company of your Online Instructor. Regardless of whether you are working on or off line, you'll be involved in the learning process and will be graded for your work. That being said, we reiterate, you choose your hours. Our Online Support Center is available to our students 7 days a week from 8 a.m. til 10 p.m. Central Time.

4. When can I start the program if I choose to enroll?
You may enroll at any time you wish. Since ours is individual one-on-one training, your training can begin on any Monday you choose throughout the year. This program has been designed to meet your needs and busy schedule. When you are ready to start a great career in broadcasting, we are ready to enroll you!

5. Would I be training with other students while online?
Because you're taking a computer-based online program, you'll be a class to yourself. It will be you and your Online Instructor. Your Instructor will guide you through each phase of your training, week by week. Even during your offline time, if you need an instructor to answer a question or help you, we'll be available for you. Again, some of your training will take place online and some can be done offline.

6. Who are your instructors and what are their qualifications?
American Broadcasting School uses only professional instructors. ABS Instructors are required to have several years of broadcasting experience before joining our staff. The experience level of our faculty ranges between 5 and 30 years. ABS Instructors were selected not only for their professional experience, but also for their abilities to teach and their enthusiastic attitudes toward teaching.

7. What happens if I have to miss some classes?
Missing coursework is like missing an opportunity. Any kind of absence will put you behind, however, we realize that situations arise the may cause you to have to miss some classes...illness, family vacation, etc. If this happens, you will have an opportunity to make up missed assignments.

8. Will there be any homework beyond my required 24 hours?
If you've used your time wisely, both off and online, you should be able to complete all of your work in a timely manner within the required hours per week. This is not to say that we do not encourage practice beyond your required class time. Practice time will only do you good but additional practice time will be your decision to make and is not a requirement.

9. How can I be sure that ABS is the best choice for my educational needs?
American Broadcasting School has been training men and women for broadcasting and broadcast-related careers for more than 37 years! We are a Nationally Accredited school and we are approved for training by the United States Department of Education. Our reputation speaks for itself. Thousands of students have graduated from our school and are working throughout the United States in broadcasting and broadcasting related fields!

10. How do I know I have the talent to do this?
Broadcasting is a learned skill. Anyone who is willing to apply themselves, as well as take advice and guidance from our instructors can learn. On rare occasions, someone comes along who may appear to have a natural gift, but even then, such an individual will still need to spend time in learning the essentials that make up a foundation of broadcasting knowledge. For most of us, Talent is an acquired set of skills that are a combination of willingness to learn, practice and applying knowledge.

11. What kind of computer will I need to take this program?
You will need a PC (a Mac will not run our software) and a high-speed internet connection such as DSL, cable or some other broadband connection. Our program is not suited for dial-up connections. Generally speaking, however, a hard drive of 20 gigabytes or more, a high-resolution video card, a good sound card, a high-speed processor and 512 mb of RAM or more will do the trick. You will also need Windows XP© (Home or Professional) or Windows VIsta. A printer is highly recommended.