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Can your prior learning experiences earn college credit?

This assessment quiz has been developed to help you determine if your experiences and knowledge make you a good candidate to attempt earning credit by evaluation of prior learning experiences.

There may be other factors that could affect your decision to seek prior learning credit. However, based on research from successful students, the following questions may help you to make a decision that is best for your situation.

There are no right or wrong answers, but your responses could help you with your academic goal. As always, consultation with a professional advisor can help you to reach the best decision.

Select the answer that's best for you. When you are done, click "Submit" and your score will be computed.

Portfolio Assessment Quiz

1. Time schedule

Can I set a schedule for a project and stick to it?	Yes	No
Can I control the hours I have available for education?	Yes	No

2. Time commitment

Do I understand that researching and documenting my learning experiences can take time?	Yes	No
Will I be able to pursue this project and continue to maintain other activities that I value?	Yes	No

3. Resources

Have I completed a degree plan identifying where my experiential learning could be applied?	Yes	No
Do I have certificates from training, on-the-job experiences, or other opportunities?	Yes	No
Do I have verification of past activities (company job descriptions/ evaluations)?	Yes	No
Can I obtain letters to validate my learning claims?	Yes	No

4. Self-Discipline

Can I organize and plan my time so that assignments are submitted on time?	Yes	No
Do I have the ability to catalog and organize materials?	Yes	No

5. Writing

Is my level of writing equivalent to college level requirements?	Yes	No
Can I write about my acquired knowledge of the subject matter in a way that will reveal the depth of my knowledge?	Yes	No

6. Expected outcomes

Do I expect this to be a quick way to earn college credit?	Yes	No
Have I defined what I expect to accomplish by pursuing prior learning credit?	Yes	No
Do I know how many credits I would like to apply for?	Yes	No
Do I know the difference between general education credits and credit for a major?	Yes	No
Will the credit I seek be the basis for more advanced course work?	Yes	No

7. Content

Have I reviewed college catalogs and found a course(s) that seem to match my learning?	Yes	No
Have I already taken a course that covers the same type of content?	Yes	No
Can I apply my prior learning into classroom equivalencies?	Yes	No

8. Placement of credit

Will the credit achieved help me with my career goals?	Yes	No
Will the credit earned be useful for my academic goals?	Yes	No

9. Independence and collaboration

Am I comfortable working independently?	Yes	No
Do I prefer collaborating with other learners?	Yes	No
Am I willing to ask for assistance when needed?	Yes	No

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