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Step 1 of 4: Are you a good match for online learning?
In just a few minutes we'll help you help you assess your readiness for enrollment in an online degree program, how to be most prepared before enrolling, and what degree programs might match your needs.

Q) What is your age?

26-35

Q) What level of education have you completed to date?

H.S. Degree

Some college

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctorate

Q) What level of education do you wish to obtain?

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctorate

Course/Training

Certificate

Q) Do you have any concerns about the quality of online degree programs?

No Concerns

Some Concerns

Many Concerns

Q) What subject do you wish to study in an online degree program? (?)

Databases, Information Systems

Step 2 of 4: Technology Access & Personal Factors:

Q) What type of Internet access will you have at work & home during your online program:

Location	No Access (?)	Dial-up/Modem Access (?)	High-Speed Access (?)
Home:
Work:

Q) Please select the option that best describes the primary computer you will be using:

Purchased in the last 1 - 2 years (?)

Purchased in the last 3 - 4 years (?)

Purchased over 4 years ago (?)

I plan to buy a new PC soon

I'm unsure what PC I will use

Q) What are your motivations for completing an online degree? (select up to 3)

It seems like the fastest and easiest way to get a degree

To increase my earning potential in my current career

To qualify for a new position or career

A personal interest or goal (e.g. would like to learn more)

Outside influences rather than my own goals or needs (e.g. spouse, boss, etc.)

Q) My schedule is...

Predictable - I can plan regular blocks of time that I can devote to schoolwork

Somewhat Unpredictable - My schedule changes often, but I can usually make important commitments

Very Unpredictable - My schedule is rarely the same, causing me to reschedule or miss some commitments

Q) Each week I could dedicate the following number of hours to an online degree program:

Less than 5 hours

5 - 10 hours

10 - 15 hours

More than 15 hours

Step 3 of 4: Technical Competencies:

Q) Instructions: For each skill listed below please indicate your level of skills & experience: (?)

Very Skilled
(?)

Some Skills
(?)

No Skills
(?)

Fast and accurate typing on a computer keyboard

Open files saved on a floppy disk, hard drive or CD

Save a file with a new name, file type or file location

Copy, cut and paste text/files between windows/programs

Format fonts and document layout using a word processor

Insert a picture/object into a word processing document

Solve basic computer problems (e.g. computer freezes)

Learn new software programs or applications

Visit a web site (if you are given the address/URL)

Send and receive e-mail messages

Send and receive attachments/files through e-mail

Use search engines to find answers and resources

Use "message boards" or "forums" or "newsgroups"

Use a "chat room" or "instant messaging"

Download and install software or a "plug-in"

Protect your PC from threats (viruses, spyware, hackers...)

Very Skilled
(?)

Some Skills
(?)

No Skills
(?)

Step 4 of 4: Learning Style Statements:

Q) Instructions: For each statement listed below please indicate if you agree or disagree: (?)

Agree

Disagree

Socializing with my classmates is often a vital part of my education.

I am comfortable building relationships and networking online.

I have decent reading speed and I generally learn well through reading.

I am a disciplined student and I can usually stick to my study plan.

I learn well by sharing my knowledge, thoughts and experiences with others.

I prefer to learn through independent projects or research instead of structured assignments.

I am often rushing to complete assignments and sometimes need extensions on due dates.

I do not talk much in class unless called on by the instructor.

I prefer to work alone on assignments instead of in study groups.

I prefer rapid verbal discussion rather than taking the time to submit my ideas in writing.

I prefer hearing verbal explanations or directions instead of reading written ones.

I prefer structuring my own research instead of being given specific research directions.

I have good writing skills and can effectively communicate my ideas in writing.

I prefer lecture style courses over courses with group discussions or in-class projects.

I am much more comfortable communicating face to face rather than with email.

I have a difficult time structuring my own learning; independent study courses are not for me.

Agree

Disagree