Can I thrive in Penn Engineering's MCIT Online program?

Question Title

* 1. As an MCIT Online student, you will need to set aside time each week for watching lecture videos, studying and completing assignments. How consistent is your schedule? How much control do you have over your time?

My schedule is usually about the same each week

My schedule varies somewhat each week

Every week my schedule is different - I never know what to expect

I can adapt my schedule as needed

Question Title

* 2. How often do you work collaboratively on a project?

Not very often - most of my work is done independently.

Occasionally I am asked to contribute to a group project.

I work in a team setting frequently

Question Title

* 3. What do you do when there is a task that you are dreading?

Set a deadline and make sure to complete the task before then.

Put it off until the last minute.

It won’t get done unless someone reminds me

Question Title

* 4. How would you describe your time management skills?

I meet all of my deadlines with plenty of time to spare.

Occasionally I find myself waiting until the last minute to complete a task.

I procrastinate and then stress out about getting my work done before the deadline.

Question Title

* 5. As a student, what do you do when you can’t figure something out on your own?

Email my instructor for clarification.

I have no problem speaking up and asking for assistance, clarification or feedback.

Generally, I wait to see if someone else has the same questions, and if not, will go ahead and ask.

Avoid asking questions.

Question Title

* 6. Writing code is one aspect of the MCIT Online program. It involves a lot of tinkering and failed test cases before achieving successful results. How do you imagine you would respond to this type of situation?

If my ideas don’t work right away, I give up. It’s too frustrating.

It can be tough, but the results are worth it.

Question Title

* 7. When I am asked to use software or technologies that I haven’t used before…

I look forward to it.

I feel apprehensive about it.

I try to avoid it.

Question Title

* 8. I have a reliable high-speed internet connection on my computer with an operating system that supports standard web browsers (see Coursera’s technical recommendations: https://learner.coursera.help/hc/en-us/articles/209818543-Recommended-browsers-and-devices). I am able to download programs onto my computer. I am aware of any internet restrictions where I live that would prevent me from regularly accessing material for a fully online degree program.

True

False

Question Title

* 9. This program will include some virtual interactions, but most of the communication will be in an online forum or with a chat tool. How comfortable are you at expressing yourself through written communication?

Very.

Somewhat.

Not at all.

Question Title

* 10. What is your name?

Question Title

* 11. What is your email address?

Question Title

* 12. Finally, would you be interested in talking to someone at Coursera about your application?

Yes, you can talk to me.

No, thanks.