There are many important questions you should be asking any college recruiter when deciding on your future. Education certainly doesn’t come cheap these days so you really need to do your homework to make sure that you’re going to get what you pay for. If you are physically attending a college or university, it’s a little easier to gauge whether or not that school will be a good fit for you because you are on-site. However, should you decide that you will be going with an online college there are several vital questions that you need to ask before making your final decision. Attaining an online degree does require some addition investigating as you will not have the same type of physical contact with peers and instructors that you would at an on-site facility.

1- If a computer is required is yours adequate?

2- Is the time allowed per section or per assignment clearly laid out? Does it seem reasonable?

3- If you require additional time to complete an assignment is there a penalty? If so, what is it?

4- What type of access do you have to instructors?

5- How quickly can you expect a response?

6- How regularly are students evaluated on their progress?

7- If an evaluation shows the student having difficulty is additional support available?

8- How many people successfully complete the program per year?

9- Do employers recognize this training?

10- Is it possible to speak with past graduates? Were they happy with the program?

These are, of course, just the basics. When you are committing your time and money to a degree, it is extremely important that you know where your money is going and whether you are confident that you will be able to turn that training into the career you desire.

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