We recommend that you complete this Distance Education Success Indicator Quiz to determine if distance education is right for you.

Give yourself one point for each "Yes" answer. Then scroll to the bottom of the page to see if Distance Education is recommended for you.

1. I enjoy reading and working on my own.

   __Yes  __No

2. I typically meet the goals that I set for myself.

   __Yes  __No

3. I have access to and know how to operate the Internet and other equipment that may be required for taking distance education classes.

   __Yes  __No

4. I am self-motivated and self-directed.

   __Yes  __No

5. I typically meet deadlines that I set for myself.

   __Yes  __No

6. I am not afraid to ask for help, information or directions when needed.

   __Yes  __No

7. I have successfully completed other education by distance.

   __Yes  __No

8. When I run into difficulty, I am willing to work to overcome it.

   __Yes  __No

9. I am able to create a schedule that will enable me to consistently work on my distance education assignments.

   __Yes  __No

10. I have the support and understanding of family and friends who are aware of the demands that distance education will place upon me.

    __Yes  __No

If your score was 8, 9 or 10:

We strongly recommend distance education as your responses indicate an excellent likelihood for success.

If your score was 6 or 7:

We recommend distance education as your responses indicate a likelihood for success.

If your score was 4 or 5:

We recommend, unless you can respond yes to more of the success indicators, you consider face-to-face methods of gaining education.

If your score was 0, 1, 2 or 3:

We do not recommend taking distance education classes at this time, but encourage you to explore our face-to-face methods of gaining education as identified by our campuses within South Dakota.