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Education Assessment


Is getting a degree online the right step for you? Does distance learning fit your lifestyle and aptitudes? Take this quiz and let us help you assess your fit for enrolling in an online degree program. We'll offer observations to assist you in making the right decision for your education and career.

  
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1
Going back to school is important to my future.
2
I have immediate family members who have a college degree.
3
I know how further education will benefit me.
4
I see higher education as a means to attain wealth and security.
5
I will be able to use my education to attain my goals.
6
I know I will need to make sacrifices to attain my educational goals.
7
I am able to dedicate 5-10 hours per week per course for my education.
8
My family/spouse supports my desire to go back to school.
9
I will only go back to school if I do not have to finance it.
10
I am prepared to make the financial investment needed to get my education.
11
I enjoy the challenge of learning new things.
12
I set goals and stick to them.
13
I have good time management skills.
14
I collaborate well with others.
15
I am a self-starter.
17
I enjoy reading.
19
I learn better when I am in a classroom setting.
20
I am able to bounce back after a disappointment.
21
I have a computer at home that I will be able to access when I need to attend class.
16
I am self-motivated and self-directed.
18
I communicate well in writing.
22
My computer is:
5+ yrs old 3-5 yrs old 1-3 yrs old Less than 1 yr old
23
I have a printer that I will be able to use for school work.
24
I have reliable and continual Internet access at home that is at least 56K.
25
I know how to manage computer files.
26
I am patient when I encounter "technical difficulties".
27
I know how to use online communication tools.
28
I know how to download and install software.
29
I know how to send and receive attachments through email.
30
I know how to use basic word processing tools.