How much would a MOOC Certificate help in a college application?

Applying to College
1

Hi Guys,

I’ve done a few MOOCs (Massive open online course) and I want to include in my college application. I wanted to know what your opinion was on whether it could help my application, and if so, how it would help.

2

At some point, pretty much every student participates in an MOOC (Khan Academy, for example). What specific MOOC did you do?

3

Thanks for writing back @izrk02
I took 2 from Coursera:

  1. Introduction to Programming with MATLAB by Vanderbilt
  2. Introduction to Chemistry: Structures and Solutions by Duke
    I have the option to take other ones for free though, as Coursera is giving some free certificates.
4

Those might be worth mentioning briefly in your activities section. I wouldn’t put too much weight on them, though.

5

They aren’t going to tip the needle at any selective school, but work with what you’ve got.

6

Agree that just a course or two won’t be a significant factor for admissions. Completing a series of courses & earning a certificate might get noticed, however.