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Taking the first steps

Planning, cont.

2. Determine your objectives

Objectives are the concrete guidelines against which you will be able to measure your achievement. Without objectives, it's easy to lose momentum. With them, you'll stay focused and motivated by a sense of accomplishment.

Caution: Objectives are not dreams. They are quite specific. Objectives may include one or more of the following:

  • Performance objectives (get a grade of 3.0 or better).
  • Completion objectives (get a degree within 5 years).
  • Degree objectives (earn an Associate degree first, then a B.S. in Engineering).
  • Career objectives (get the credentials needed for promotion in the next 12 months).
  • Personal objectives (get an article published, learn to write C programs).


  • 3. Identify and research your alternatives

    Once you know where you want to go, you'll be able to map out the best way to get there. Fortunately, there are many routes to any one destination. Unfortunately, so much choice can be confusing and even intimidating. It's hard to know in advance what will work best. That's why it helps to talk to others who have been through it. Their experiences and choices won't be the same as yours, but they can provide you with invaluable insights.

    You'll want to carefully evaluate all of the alternate routes before you plan your journey. It's quite possible that the best route for you is not simply the most direct. This is where you need to consider the details of your situation. Here are some options for putting together your own unique plan.

    Credit or non-credit courses
    Certificate and Associate Programs
    Online, On campus or both?
    Night classes or day classes
    Saturdays and weekends
    Accelerated classes


    >>>Explore your options    >>>Plan your attack

    Back to beginning


    Develop your Plan
  • Assess situation

  • Determine objectives

  • Identify alternatives

  • Research options

  • Plan your attack

  • Set timetable


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