Take the First Step with Our Free Checklist for Career Changers.
Going back to school as an adult is a big decision, especially when you're juggling work, family, and personal responsibilities. But if you’ve been thinking about finishing your degree, you’re not alone.
Whether you're motivated by career growth, a desire to switch fields, or the personal satisfaction of completing what you started, this checklist is here to help. It gives you the space—and the structure—to reflect on your goals, explore your options, and take control of your next step.
What’s Inside?
This free, downloadable guide includes three practical tools to help you evaluate your readiness and make informed choices about your future.
- Self-Assessment Quiz – 10 key questions to help you determine if you’re ready to go back to school.
- Transfer Credit Worksheet – Organize your past coursework, certifications, and experience that may count toward your degree.
- Program Comparison Table – Use our worksheet to compare up to 3 programs by cost, format, completion time, and more.
You Might Be Closer Than You Think
If you've earned college credits in the past, completed workforce training, or earned certifications, you may already be part of the way to your degree, without even realizing it.
Many adult learners who return to school are surprised to learn they can:
- Transfer up to 90 credits from previous institutions
- Get credit for professional experience or certifications
- Finish their degree faster and at a lower cost than expected
This checklist gives you a head start by helping you document what might count and how to follow up with admissions to confirm transfer eligibility.
Take the Next Step
Returning to college doesn’t happen overnight, but it does start with one decision.
Download our free Career Changers Checklist to reflect on your readiness, identify your existing credits, and explore the programs that can help you reach your goals.