is the imc program for me?

Please answer the questions honestly -- if you're considering the IMC program, it's very important to first determine whether or not the online learning environment is right for you.

1. My need to enter the IMC program is:

1. High - I need to enter the program immediately to meet a personal or professional goal.
2. Moderate - I could enter the program in a year or two.
3. Low - My admission could be postponed for several years.

2. When it comes to technology:

1. I have excellent computer and Internet skills.
2. I have average computer and Internet skills.
3. I am unfamiliar with the computer and do not feel comfortable using the Internet.

3. Interacting with students and instructors face-to-face is:

1. Not particularly important to me.
2. Somewhat important to me.
3. Very important to me.

4. I would classify myself as someone who:

1. Often completes a project ahead of schedule.
2. Needs to be reminded to finish a project on time.
3. Puts a project off until the last minute or doesn’t complete it at all.

5. Classroom discussion is:

1. Rarely helpful to me.
2. Sometimes helpful to me.
3. Almost always helpful to me.

6. When an instructor gives directions for an assignment, I prefer to:

1. Figure out the instructions on my own.
2. Attempt to follow the instructions on my own, then ask if I need help.
3. Have the instructions thoroughly explained to me.

7. As a writer, I would classify myself as:

1. Above average -- I have an excellent grasp of the English language.
2. Average -- I have fairly good grasp of the English language.
3. Below average -- I am not fluent in the English language.

8. To perform at my best, I need to receive instructor comments on homework assignments:

1. Within a few weeks.
2. Within a week.
3. Within two or three days.

9. With my personal and professional schedule, the amount of time I have to spend per course in the IMC program is:

1. 12-15 hours per week.
2. 8-11 hours per week.
3. Less than 8 hours per week.

10. When it comes to critical thinking, I would classify myself as:

1. Above average -- I am an excellent critical thinker.
2. Average -- I am sometimes a critical thinker.
3. Below average -- I do not know how to think critically.

11. When I need help understanding a subject:

1. I am comfortable asking my instructor for clarification.
2. I am somewhat uncomfortable asking my instructor for clarification, but I usually do so anyway.
3. I almost never approach an instructor to admit I don't understand something.

12. Regarding online team projects:

1. I enjoy working in teams and am comfortable with the idea of collaborating online.
2. I am unsure about being part of an online team, but will participate fully if required.
3. I don't enjoy working in teams and am uncomfortable with the idea of collaborating online.

13. As a reader, I would classify myself as:

1. Above average -- I read quickly and understand most content without help.
2. Average -- I read at a moderate pace and sometimes need help understanding what I'm reading.
3. Below average -- I read at a slower pace and often need help understanding what I'm reading.

14. When it comes to computer access:

1. I have an accessible computer at home.
2. I have an accessible computer at work, but not at home.
3. I do not have an accessible computer at work or at home.

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