16 Tough Questions to Ask Before Signing Up

　　在签约之前问清楚的16个难题

　　Before you enroll in online classes, take a few minutes to interview the school of your choice. Asking your questions upfront can ensure that the school is a perfect match for you. Once you’ve asked the following questions, as well as a few of your own, you’ll have a pretty good idea about whether or not you want to enroll。

　　在你选择一个在线网校之前，花几分钟的时间仔细思考下你选择的学校。提前问自己几个问题可以保证你选择的学校最适合你。在你回答完以下问题后，你就会十分清楚自己是否可以选择该网校。

　　1.Is this school accredited?

　　该学校是否是合格的？

　　By whom? Make sure that your school is accredited by the correct regional association. If it is not properly accredited, your degree may be rejected by the majority of employers。

　　是由谁承认其合法性的？要确定该学校是由合法的区域协会承认的。如果该学校不合格的话，你的学位就会被大部分的企业主拒绝。

　　2. When will it be reviewed for accreditation

　　?

　　它何时可得到审查认可？

　　If your school is not accredited, it may be in the process of scheduling a review. Check to see if accreditation is in its future。

　　如果你的学校目前没有得到认可，那它可能正在审查中，检查该学校是否可在将来得到审批。

　　3. How much is tuition?

　　学费多少？

　　Are there any additional fees or hidden costs? Your tuition should be comparable to that of regular universities, perhaps slightly less. Make sure that you won’t be overcharged or stuck with mandatory fees。

　　有没有任何附加费用或隐藏的费用？你的学费应该和正规学校的学费相当，或者更少。确保你不会被收费过高，或被强制收费。

　　4. What education and experience do your teachers have?

　　你的老师有什么样的教育背景？

　　If teachers will be grading your work or leading you in online discussions, it is important that they have the knowledge necessary to do the job. The majority of junior college teachers have at least a M.A degree in the subject they teach, and the majority of university professors have a Ph. D. in their area of expertise

　　. Distance education teachers should have comparable experience。

　　如果是由老师指导你的学习以及引导你在线讨论，那么，他们是否有做好这份工作的必要知识就是很重要的事情。 大部分的大学教师在自己教学的科目方面都至少有硕士学位，大部分的大学教师在自己的专业领域都有博士学位。远程教学的老师也应该有相对应的学历。

　　5. How many students does each teacher work with?

　　每个老师教多少个学生？

　　Teachers who are assigned too many students have less time to work with people who need help. Making sure your teachers are not overburdened can help you get the education you deserve。

　　如果每个老师带的学生太多的话，那么配给那些需要帮助的学员的时间就会很少。确保你的网校老师没有负担太重，这样你才可以得到你应得的教育。

　　6. What hardware is required?

　　有什么必要的硬件设施？

　　Most online classes require that students have access to a computer that is has the ability to run up-to-date multimedia and word processing programs. If your computer is too old, it may not work with your online program。

　　很多在线的课程都要求学生的电脑能够运行最新的多媒体软件以及文字处理程序。如果你的电脑太旧的话，可能不适合在线教程。

　　7. Will I need to purchase any additional software?

　　我是否需要购买任何附加的软件？

　　A lot of online programs provide all the materials you need directly from their site. A few request that their students buy supplemental software on their own。

　　很多在线课程都会提供所有你要用到的材料。也有一些会要求学生自行购买其他软件。

　　8. What degrees are offered?

　　该学校提供什么学位？

　　Not every program offers every degree. Before you enroll, make sure that your school offers the degree that you are looking for。

　　不是每个教学课程都提供全部的学位。在你就读以前，确保该校提供你需要的学位。

　　9. How long does it take to complete the program?

　　完成课程要多长的时间？

　　Some online schools offer students the chance to complete a degree in less time. Some students are even able to finish an entire year early。

　　很多在线学校可让学生有机会缩短完成学位的时间。有的学生甚至可以提前一年的时间完成课程。

　　10. Can I speed ahead or take more time and work at my own pace?

　　我是否可以加快学习速度，或加长学习时间，或按我自己的速度学习？

　　While some schools let students complete tasks at their own pace, others require that students participate in virtual

　　class sessions and have specific deadlines for assignments。

　　有些学校会让学生按照自己的进度完成学业，而有些学校要求学生参加虚拟课堂，并且对完成学习任务有明确的期限。

　　11. What curriculum is used? Will I need to purchase textbooks?

　　该校使用什么课程？我是否要买课本？

　　If you will be required to purchase textbooks, determine what their average cost will be. Books can be expensive, even hundreds of dollars per course. If you are an auditory or kinetic

　　learner (learn best by hearing and doing, rather than by reading alone)， finding a school that offers a multimedia element in their curriculum may help you master the material。

　　如果你要购买课本的话，要看看课本的价格。即使每课程只要几百美元的费用，课本费也可能会很高。如果你是听觉学习者或实战学习者(通过听和做比单单阅读学得更快)，那么就找一家提供多媒体教学的课程，这样可帮助你更好的掌握学习内容。

　　12. What if I need extra help?

　　如果我需要额外的帮助怎么办？

　　Some schools provide virtual “office hours” that allow students to communicate with teachers when they have additional questions or are struggling in their work. Others expect students to work independently and do not offer direct assistance。

　　有的学习提供网上的“办公时间“，这样，如果学生有其他问题或者在作业中遇到难题时，可以提出来向老师请教。而有的学校希望学生能够独立完成学习，不提供直接帮助。

　　13. How long has this school existed?

　　该学校的发展历史有多久？

　　The longer the school has existed, the better. A school isn’t automatically credible because it’s been around a long time, but having experience is always a plus。

　　学校存在的时间越长越好。虽然说没有一个学校是因为其存在的历史时间长而通过认证的，但是已有的教学经验是会叠加的。

　　14. How many students are currently enrolled?

　　该校目前有多少学生？

　　If you enroll in a new school that has very few students, you can expect to encounter quite a bit of instability。

　　如果你参加的新学校学生人数很少的话，你遭遇到不稳定性的可能也就越大。

　　15. How many students have graduated?

　　有多少已经顺利毕业的学生？

　　A higher graduation rate demonstrates higher levels of student contentment

　　and success。

　　高毕业率可以证明学生对该校的高满意度，以及该学校的成功。

　　16. How will I communicate with the school?

　　我怎么和学校沟通？

　　Is it all online or is there a number I can call for help? Having a number to call or an actual location you can go to can be very helpful when you need help or are looking for answers. Most legitimate schools will give you a number you can use to reach them。

　　学校是否有全程在线或有个电话号码我可以求助？在你需要帮助或想了解答案的时候，如果知道电话号码或实际位置的话能够起到很大的帮助。很多正规的学校都会向你提供可以联系到他们的电话号码。