No, you can do the work at your own pace, but it's a good idea to be sure you will have adequate time before you enroll.
Yes, but only for students in third world countries. For more information, read the page on this subject.
The requirements are comparable to those of other academic institutions, even a bit more lenient in some respects. No transcripts have been requested; no competitive examinations for entrance have been administered; and no references from teachers have been required. However, the standard for the course is high so to reduce the risk of disappointment, minimum entrance requirements have been set. Long-term study in alternative types schools will be taken into consideration, but life experience and weekend seminars will only be noted and not accepted as a substitute for study in which academic achievement was measured and graded and eventually honored with a degree.
