-
Don’t
be
lazy.
Investigate
and
request
information
from
several
online
colleges.
-
Don’t
eliminate
an
online
college
or
university
just
because
it
is
not
an
institution
whose
name
you
recognize.
-
Don’t
be
afraid
to
ask
questions.
In
fact,
put
together
a
list
of
questions
before
talking
with
admissions
representatives.
-
Don’t
rule
out
a
college
immediately
because
of
cost.
Financial
aid,
credit
for
life
experience,
scholarships,
and
tuition
payment
plans
may
make
a
college
or
university
far
more
affordable
than
it
appears
to
be.
-
Don’t
“blow
off”
any
admissions
representatives
who
may
call
you.
Take
advantage
of
the
opportunity
they
offer
you
to
learn
more
about
their
online
degree
programs.
-
Don’t
trust
your
memory.
Take
good
notes
when
you
read
college
brochures
and
speak
with
admissions
representatives.
-
Do
not
be
discouraged
or
intimidated
by
financial
aid
forms.
Most
online
colleges
have
staff
members
who
will
be
happy
to
help
you.
-
Do
not
settle
on
the
first
seemingly
appropriate
online
degree
program
you
discover.
For
instance,
a
general
business
program
might
not
serve
you
as
well
as a
program
with
a
focus
in
accounting,
marketing,
management,
etc.
Conversely,
a
more
general,
broadly
based
degree
program
in
business
may
better
meet
your
needs.
-
Don’t
keep
your
interest
in
continuing
your
education
a
secret.
If
you
talk
to
friends,
family
members,
and
colleagues
they
can
share
their
experiences
and
offer
you
important
encouragement
and
support.
-
Don’t
be
intimidated
by
returning
to
“school”.
The
fact
is,
if
you
have
good
basic
academic
and
time
management
skills,
if
you
are
motivated,
and
if
you
have
the
support
of
your
closest
family
members
and
friends,
your
chances
of
achieving
your
degree
(and
career)
goals
are
high.
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