Question

How are online applications different from applications you pick up in person?
a. They do not have to be uploaded
b. They need to be very plain in text and format
c. They need to have multiple pages and references \
d. Both are the same

Answer 1

Online applications and in-person applications have several differences. The most relevant option in your question is:

**a. They do not have to be uploaded.**

However, this option might be slightly misleading. Online applications typically do require documents to be uploaded to the platform when submitting, which is different from filling out a physical application in person.

To clarify further:

- **Online Applications**: Often completed via a website; may allow for automatic submissions, electronic signatures, and often the ability to attach files or documents directly.
- **In-Person Applications**: Usually involve filling out a paper form and submitting it directly to a person or a drop-off location.

So, while "they do not have to be uploaded" is technically accurate in referring to in-person submissions, the phrasing could be confusing.

All of the other options are not correct:
- **b**: They often allow for more stylized formatting and are not limited to plain text.
- **c**: They can vary in length and complexity; some online applications may have multiple pages, while others may be brief.
- **d**: They aren't the same, as they follow different processes for submission.

The best takeaway is that the medium (online vs. in-person) leads to different submission processes and requirements.