5. Nor that by this method, years of study in classroom, under able, living teachers are made unnecessary;
6. Nor that it uses newer and better methods of instruction than are used in the classroom;
7. Nor that it is freer from defects than other existing systems;
8. Nor that a class, school, college, or university, dependent for its entire work upon pen, paper and post, should be sought by the student in preference to established resident institutions;
9. Nor that it is without serious disadvantages, even to the student most favorably circumstanced;
10. Nor, finally, that it is able to teach all branches of study without other than postal facilities.
We might carry this line of disclaimer farther, but are persuaded that enough has been said to enable us to make our claims for the correspondence system, without danger of being misunderstood. Still further, we desire the power of voice and pen, as far as it may reach, to be felt on the side of the college and university. To all who can go to college, our word is most emphatically—go; and having gone, stay; let nothing come between you and the completion of the course. Still further, we will say to such as are so limited by circumstances as to feel unable to devote the requisite time, means, and presence, to a college course, “If possible, let not circumstance compel you, but do you compel circumstance, till the desired way shall open; and this though years be occupied in the struggle. The goal is worth the race.”
Here, then, we present what we claim for the correspondence system of teaching:
1. We claim that the majority of those who are likely to avail themselves of this system, are men and women of mature mind, and hence are able to make the very best use of whatever advantages are offered them;
2. That the majority of those who are likely to avail themselves of the advantages we offer, are actuated by an earnest purpose to obtain an advanced education, by any means which are available to them;