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\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n Prior Learning Assessment Calculator<\/title>\r\n <script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tailwindcss.com\"><\/script>\r\n <style>\r\n .tooltip {\r\n position: relative;\r\n display: inline-block;\r\n }\r\n \r\n .tooltip .tooltiptext {\r\n visibility: hidden;\r\n width: 280px;\r\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e91e63, #9c27b0, #3f51b5, #1a237e);\r\n color: white;\r\n text-align: center;\r\n border-radius: 6px;\r\n padding: 8px;\r\n position: absolute;\r\n z-index: 1;\r\n bottom: 125%;\r\n left: 50%;\r\n margin-left: -140px;\r\n opacity: 0;\r\n transition: opacity 0.3s;\r\n font-size: 14px;\r\n }\r\n \r\n .tooltip:hover .tooltiptext {\r\n visibility: visible;\r\n opacity: 1;\r\n }\r\n \r\n .step {\r\n display: none;\r\n }\r\n \r\n .step.active {\r\n display: block;\r\n }\r\n \r\n .progress-bar {\r\n transition: width 0.3s ease;\r\n }\r\n \r\n .fade-in {\r\n animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease-in;\r\n }\r\n \r\n @keyframes fadeIn {\r\n from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }\r\n to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }\r\n }\r\n \r\n .brand-gradient {\r\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e91e63, #9c27b0, #3f51b5, #1a237e);\r\n }\r\n \r\n .brand-gradient-reverse {\r\n background: linear-gradient(315deg, #e91e63, #9c27b0, #3f51b5, #1a237e);\r\n }\r\n <\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n<body class=\"bg-gradient-to-br from-pink-50 via-purple-50 to-indigo-100 min-h-screen\">\r\n <div class=\"container mx-auto px-4 py-8 max-w-4xl\">\r\n <!-- Header -->\r\n <div class=\"text-center mb-8\">\r\n <h1 class=\"text-4xl font-bold text-gray-800 mb-4\">Prior Learning Assessment Calculator<\/h1>\r\n <p class=\"text-lg text-gray-600 max-w-2xl mx-auto\">\r\n Discover how your professional experience, certifications, and training can translate into college credits and significant savings.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <!-- Disclaimer -->\r\n <div class=\"bg-yellow-50 border-l-4 border-yellow-400 p-4 mb-8\">\r\n <div class=\"flex\">\r\n <div class=\"flex-shrink-0\">\r\n <svg class=\"h-5 w-5 text-yellow-400\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\">\r\n <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M8.257 3.099c.765-1.36 2.722-1.36 3.486 0l5.58 9.92c.75 1.334-.213 2.98-1.742 2.98H4.42c-1.53 0-2.493-1.646-1.743-2.98l5.58-9.92zM11 13a1 1 0 11-2 0 1 1 0 012 0zm-1-8a1 1 0 00-1 1v3a1 1 0 002 0V6a1 1 0 00-1-1z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\r\n <\/svg>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"ml-3\">\r\n <p class=\"text-sm text-yellow-700\">\r\n <strong>Important Disclaimer:<\/strong> This calculator is designed for estimating potential savings only. The actual number of credits awarded will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the university admissions office. Final results are subject to the institution's policies and may vary from these estimates.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <!-- Progress Bar -->\r\n <div class=\"mb-8\">\r\n <div class=\"flex justify-between items-center mb-2\">\r\n <span class=\"text-sm font-medium text-gray-700\">Progress<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"text-sm font-medium text-gray-700\" id=\"progress-text\">Step 1 of 7<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"w-full bg-gray-200 rounded-full h-3\">\r\n <div class=\"progress-bar brand-gradient h-3 rounded-full\" id=\"progress-bar\" style=\"width: 14.3%\"><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <!-- Form Container -->\r\n <div class=\"bg-white rounded-xl shadow-lg p-8\">\r\n <form id=\"pla-calculator-form\" action=\"\">\r\n \r\n <!-- Step 1: Education Level -->\r\n <div class=\"step active fade-in\" id=\"step-1\">\r\n <h2 class=\"text-2xl font-semibold text-gray-800 mb-6\">What's your highest education level?<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"space-y-4\">\r\n <label class=\"flex items-center p-4 border-2 border-gray-200 rounded-lg hover:border-pink-400 cursor-pointer transition-colors\">\r\n <input type=\"radio\" name=\"education_level\" value=\"high_school\" class=\"mr-4 text-pink-600\">\r\n <span class=\"text-lg\">High School Diploma\/GED<\/span>\r\n <\/label>\r\n <label class=\"flex items-center p-4 border-2 border-gray-200 rounded-lg hover:border-pink-400 cursor-pointer transition-colors\">\r\n <input type=\"radio\" name=\"education_level\" value=\"some_college\" class=\"mr-4 text-pink-600\">\r\n <span class=\"text-lg\">Some College (No Degree)<\/span>\r\n <\/label>\r\n <label class=\"flex items-center p-4 border-2 border-gray-200 rounded-lg hover:border-pink-400 cursor-pointer transition-colors\">\r\n <input type=\"radio\" name=\"education_level\" value=\"associates\" class=\"mr-4 text-pink-600\">\r\n <span class=\"text-lg\">Associate's Degree<\/span>\r\n <\/label>\r\n <label class=\"flex items-center p-4 border-2 border-gray-200 rounded-lg hover:border-pink-400 cursor-pointer transition-colors\">\r\n <input type=\"radio\" name=\"education_level\" value=\"bachelors\" class=\"mr-4 text-pink-600\">\r\n <span class=\"text-lg\">\u062f\u0631\u062c\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0628\u0643\u0627\u0644\u0648\u0631\u064a\u0648\u0633<\/span>\r\n <\/label>\r\n <label class=\"flex items-center p-4 border-2 border-gray-200 rounded-lg hover:border-pink-400 cursor-pointer transition-colors\">\r\n <input type=\"radio\" name=\"education_level\" value=\"masters\" class=\"mr-4 text-pink-600\">\r\n <span class=\"text-lg\">\u062f\u0631\u062c\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0627\u062c\u0633\u062a\u064a\u0631<\/span>\r\n <\/label>\r\n <label class=\"flex items-center p-4 border-2 border-gray-200 rounded-lg hover:border-pink-400 cursor-pointer transition-colors\">\r\n <input type=\"radio\" name=\"education_level\" value=\"phd\" class=\"mr-4 text-pink-600\">\r\n <span class=\"text-lg\">PhD<\/span>\r\n <\/label>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <!-- Step 2: Corporate Training -->\r\n <div class=\"step fade-in\" id=\"step-2\">\r\n <h2 class=\"text-2xl font-semibold text-gray-800 mb-4\">Corporate Training & Professional Development<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"tooltip mb-6\">\r\n <p class=\"text-gray-600\">List any corporate training programs you've completed \r\n <span class=\"text-pink-600 cursor-help underline\">\u2139\ufe0f<\/span>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <span class=\"tooltiptext\">Corporate training from recognized companies can often be converted to college credits. Include leadership programs, technical training, and professional development courses.<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div id=\"training-container\">\r\n <div class=\"training-item mb-4 p-4 border border-gray-200 rounded-lg\">\r\n <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-4\">\r\n <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Training Program Title\" class=\"training-title w-full p-3 border border-gray-300 rounded-lg focus:ring-2 focus:ring-pink-500 focus:border-transparent\">\r\n <input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"Hours Completed\" class=\"training-hours w-full p-3 border border-gray-300 rounded-lg focus:ring-2 focus:ring-pink-500 focus:border-transparent\" min=\"0\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <button type=\"button\" id=\"add-training\" class=\"text-pink-600 hover:text-purple-700 font-medium\">+ Add Another Training Program<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <!-- Step 3: Certifications -->\r\n <div class=\"step fade-in\" id=\"step-3\">\r\n <h2 class=\"text-2xl font-semibold text-gray-800 mb-4\">Industry Certifications & Licenses<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"tooltip mb-6\">\r\n <p class=\"text-gray-600\">Select any certifications or licenses you hold \r\n <span class=\"text-pink-600 cursor-help underline\">\u2139\ufe0f<\/span>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <span class=\"tooltiptext\">Professional certifications demonstrate mastery of specific skills and knowledge areas that often align with college coursework.<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-4 mb-6\">\r\n <!-- IT Certifications -->\r\n <div>\r\n <h3 class=\"font-semibold text-gray-700 mb-3\">IT & Technology<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"space-y-2\">\r\n <label class=\"flex items-center\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"certifications\" value=\"comptia_a+\" class=\"mr-2\"> CompTIA A+<\/label>\r\n <label class=\"flex items-center\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"certifications\" value=\"comptia_network+\" class=\"mr-2\"> CompTIA Network+<\/label>\r\n <label class=\"flex items-center\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"certifications\" value=\"comptia_security+\" class=\"mr-2\"> CompTIA Security+<\/label>\r\n <label class=\"flex items-center\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"certifications\" value=\"cisco_ccna\" class=\"mr-2\"> Cisco CCNA<\/label>\r\n <label class=\"flex items-center\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"certifications\" value=\"microsoft_azure\" class=\"mr-2\"> Microsoft Azure<\/label>\r\n <label class=\"flex items-center\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"certifications\" value=\"aws_certified\" class=\"mr-2\"> AWS Certified<\/label>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <!-- Business Certifications -->\r\n <div>\r\n <h3 class=\"font-semibold text-gray-700 mb-3\">Business & Management<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"space-y-2\">\r\n <label class=\"flex items-center\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"certifications\" value=\"pmp\" class=\"mr-2\"> PMP (Project Management)<\/label>\r\n <label class=\"flex items-center\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"certifications\" value=\"six_sigma\" class=\"mr-2\"> Six Sigma<\/label>\r\n <label class=\"flex items-center\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"certifications\" value=\"cpa\" class=\"mr-2\"> CPA (Certified Public Accountant)<\/label>\r\n <label class=\"flex items-center\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"certifications\" value=\"shrm\" class=\"mr-2\"> SHRM (HR Management)<\/label>\r\n <label class=\"flex items-center\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"certifications\" value=\"real_estate\" class=\"mr-2\"> Real Estate License<\/label>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"mb-4\">\r\n <label class=\"block text-gray-700 font-medium mb-2\">Other Certifications:<\/label>\r\n <textarea name=\"other_certifications\" placeholder=\"List any other certifications not mentioned above...\" class=\"w-full p-3 border border-gray-300 rounded-lg focus:ring-2 focus:ring-pink-500 focus:border-transparent\" rows=\"3\"><\/textarea>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <!-- Step 4: Standardized Exams -->\r\n <div class=\"step fade-in\" id=\"step-4\">\r\n <h2 class=\"text-2xl font-semibold text-gray-800 mb-4\">Standardized Exams<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"tooltip mb-6\">\r\n <p class=\"text-gray-600\">Have you taken any credit-by-exam tests? \r\n <span class=\"text-pink-600 cursor-help underline\">\u2139\ufe0f<\/span>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <span class=\"tooltiptext\">CLEP, DSST, and AP exams allow you to earn college credit by demonstrating knowledge in specific subject areas.<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"space-y-6\">\r\n <div>\r\n <label class=\"block text-gray-700 font-medium mb-2\">CLEP Exams Passed:<\/label>\r\n <input type=\"number\" name=\"clep_exams\" min=\"0\" max=\"20\" class=\"w-full p-3 border border-gray-300 rounded-lg focus:ring-2 focus:ring-pink-500 focus:border-transparent\" placeholder=\"Number of CLEP exams passed\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div>\r\n <label class=\"block text-gray-700 font-medium mb-2\">DSST Exams Passed:<\/label>\r\n <input type=\"number\" name=\"dsst_exams\" min=\"0\" max=\"20\" class=\"w-full p-3 border border-gray-300 rounded-lg focus:ring-2 focus:ring-pink-500 focus:border-transparent\" placeholder=\"Number of DSST exams passed\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div>\r\n <label class=\"block text-gray-700 font-medium mb-2\">AP Exams Passed (Score 3+):<\/label>\r\n <input type=\"number\" name=\"ap_exams\" min=\"0\" max=\"20\" class=\"w-full p-3 border border-gray-300 rounded-lg focus:ring-2 focus:ring-pink-500 focus:border-transparent\" placeholder=\"Number of AP exams passed with score 3 or higher\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <!-- Step 5: Military\/Public Safety -->\r\n <div class=\"step fade-in\" id=\"step-5\">\r\n <h2 class=\"text-2xl font-semibold text-gray-800 mb-4\">Military & Public Safety Experience<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"tooltip mb-6\">\r\n <p class=\"text-gray-600\">Military and public safety training often translates to college credit \r\n <span class=\"text-pink-600 cursor-help underline\">\u2139\ufe0f<\/span>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <span class=\"tooltiptext\">Military occupational specialties, leadership training, and public safety certifications are highly valued by academic institutions.<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"space-y-4\">\r\n <div>\r\n <label class=\"block text-gray-700 font-medium mb-2\">Military Service:<\/label>\r\n <select name=\"military_service\" class=\"w-full p-3 border border-gray-300 rounded-lg focus:ring-2 focus:ring-pink-500 focus:border-transparent\">\r\n <option value=\"\">Select if applicable<\/option>\r\n <option value=\"army\">U.S. Army<\/option>\r\n <option value=\"navy\">U.S. Navy<\/option>\r\n <option value=\"air_force\">U.S. Air Force<\/option>\r\n <option value=\"marines\">U.S. Marines<\/option>\r\n <option value=\"coast_guard\">U.S. Coast Guard<\/option>\r\n <option value=\"national_guard\">National Guard<\/option>\r\n <\/select>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div>\r\n <label class=\"block text-gray-700 font-medium mb-2\">Years of Service:<\/label>\r\n <input type=\"number\" name=\"military_years\" min=\"0\" max=\"40\" class=\"w-full p-3 border border-gray-300 rounded-lg focus:ring-2 focus:ring-pink-500 focus:border-transparent\" placeholder=\"Years of military service\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div>\r\n <label class=\"block text-gray-700 font-medium mb-2\">Public Safety Experience:<\/label>\r\n <div class=\"space-y-2\">\r\n <label class=\"flex items-center\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"public_safety\" value=\"police\" class=\"mr-2\"> Law Enforcement<\/label>\r\n <label class=\"flex items-center\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"public_safety\" value=\"fire\" class=\"mr-2\"> Fire Service<\/label>\r\n <label class=\"flex items-center\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"public_safety\" value=\"ems\" class=\"mr-2\"> Emergency Medical Services<\/label>\r\n <label class=\"flex items-center\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"public_safety\" value=\"corrections\" class=\"mr-2\"> Corrections<\/label>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <!-- Step 6: Work Experience -->\r\n <div class=\"step fade-in\" id=\"step-6\">\r\n <h2 class=\"text-2xl font-semibold text-gray-800 mb-4\">Professional Work Experience<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"tooltip mb-6\">\r\n <p class=\"text-gray-600\">Your work experience can demonstrate college-level learning \r\n <span class=\"text-pink-600 cursor-help underline\">\u2139\ufe0f<\/span>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <span class=\"tooltiptext\">Significant work experience in your field can be evaluated for college credit, especially when combined with professional development and training.<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"space-y-4\">\r\n <div>\r\n <label class=\"block text-gray-700 font-medium mb-2\">Total Years of Professional Experience:<\/label>\r\n <input type=\"number\" name=\"work_years\" min=\"0\" max=\"50\" class=\"w-full p-3 border border-gray-300 rounded-lg focus:ring-2 focus:ring-pink-500 focus:border-transparent\" placeholder=\"Years of relevant work experience\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div>\r\n <label class=\"block text-gray-700 font-medium mb-2\">Primary Industry\/Field:<\/label>\r\n <select name=\"work_industry\" class=\"w-full p-3 border border-gray-300 rounded-lg focus:ring-2 focus:ring-pink-500 focus:border-transparent\">\r\n <option value=\"\">Select your primary field<\/option>\r\n <option value=\"business\">Business\/Management<\/option>\r\n <option value=\"technology\">Information Technology<\/option>\r\n <option value=\"healthcare\">Healthcare<\/option>\r\n <option value=\"education\">Education<\/option>\r\n <option value=\"engineering\">Engineering<\/option>\r\n <option value=\"finance\">Finance\/Accounting<\/option>\r\n <option value=\"marketing\">Marketing\/Sales<\/option>\r\n <option value=\"manufacturing\">Manufacturing<\/option>\r\n <option value=\"public_service\">Public Service<\/option>\r\n <option value=\"other\">\u0622\u062e\u0631<\/option>\r\n <\/select>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div>\r\n <label class=\"block text-gray-700 font-medium mb-2\">Leadership\/Management Experience:<\/label>\r\n <select name=\"leadership_experience\" class=\"w-full p-3 border border-gray-300 rounded-lg focus:ring-2 focus:ring-pink-500 focus:border-transparent\">\r\n <option value=\"none\">No management experience<\/option>\r\n <option value=\"team_lead\">Team Lead (1-5 people)<\/option>\r\n <option value=\"supervisor\">Supervisor (6-15 people)<\/option>\r\n <option value=\"manager\">Manager (16+ people)<\/option>\r\n <option value=\"executive\">Executive\/Senior Management<\/option>\r\n <\/select>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <!-- Step 7: Program Interest & Tuition -->\r\n <div class=\"step fade-in\" id=\"step-7\">\r\n <h2 class=\"text-2xl font-semibold text-gray-800 mb-4\">Program Interest & Tuition Information<\/h2>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"space-y-6\">\r\n <div>\r\n <label class=\"block text-gray-700 font-medium mb-2\">Program\/Discipline of Interest:<\/label>\r\n <select name=\"program_interest\" class=\"w-full p-3 border border-gray-300 rounded-lg focus:ring-2 focus:ring-pink-500 focus:border-transparent\">\r\n <option value=\"\">Select your area of interest<\/option>\r\n <option value=\"business\">Business Administration<\/option>\r\n <option value=\"information_technology\">Information Technology<\/option>\r\n <option value=\"healthcare\">Healthcare Administration<\/option>\r\n <option value=\"education\">Education<\/option>\r\n <option value=\"engineering\">Engineering<\/option>\r\n <option value=\"criminal_justice\">Criminal Justice<\/option>\r\n <option value=\"psychology\">Psychology<\/option>\r\n <option value=\"liberal_arts\">Liberal Arts<\/option>\r\n <option value=\"other\">\u0622\u062e\u0631<\/option>\r\n <\/select>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div>\r\n <label class=\"block text-gray-700 font-medium mb-2\">Tuition Rate (per credit hour):<\/label>\r\n <select name=\"tuition_rate\" id=\"tuition-select\" class=\"w-full p-3 border border-gray-300 rounded-lg focus:ring-2 focus:ring-pink-500 focus:border-transparent\">\r\n <option value=\"\">Select tuition rate<\/option>\r\n <option value=\"250\">Partner Rate - $250\/credit<\/option>\r\n <option value=\"350\">State University - $350\/credit<\/option>\r\n <option value=\"450\">Private College - $450\/credit<\/option>\r\n <option value=\"custom\">Enter Custom Rate<\/option>\r\n <\/select>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div id=\"custom-tuition\" class=\"hidden\">\r\n <label class=\"block text-gray-700 font-medium mb-2\">Custom Tuition Rate (per credit hour):<\/label>\r\n <input type=\"number\" name=\"custom_tuition_rate\" min=\"100\" max=\"2000\" class=\"w-full p-3 border border-gray-300 rounded-lg focus:ring-2 focus:ring-pink-500 focus:border-transparent\" placeholder=\"Enter cost per credit hour\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <!-- Navigation Buttons -->\r\n <div class=\"flex justify-between mt-8\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" id=\"prev-btn\" class=\"px-6 py-3 bg-gray-300 text-gray-700 rounded-lg hover:bg-gray-400 transition-colors hidden\">Previous<\/button>\r\n <button type=\"button\" id=\"next-btn\" class=\"px-6 py-3 bg-blue-600 text-white rounded-lg hover:bg-blue-700 transition-colors ml-auto\">Next<\/button>\r\n <button type=\"submit\" id=\"submit-btn\" class=\"px-8 py-3 bg-green-600 text-white rounded-lg hover:bg-green-700 transition-colors ml-auto hidden\">Calculate My Credits<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"trp-form-language\" value=\"ar\"\/><\/form>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <!-- Results Section -->\r\n <div id=\"results-section\" class=\"bg-white rounded-xl shadow-lg p-8 mt-8 hidden\">\r\n <div class=\"text-center mb-8\">\r\n <h2 class=\"text-3xl font-bold text-gray-800 mb-4\">Your Prior Learning Assessment Results<\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"text-gray-600\">Based on your experience and qualifications, here's your potential credit and savings estimate:<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-3 gap-6 mb-8\">\r\n <div class=\"text-center p-6 bg-blue-50 rounded-lg\">\r\n <div class=\"text-4xl font-bold text-blue-600 mb-2\" id=\"total-credits\">0<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"text-gray-700 font-medium\">Estimated Credits<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"text-sm text-gray-500 mt-1\">Out of 120 total needed<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"text-center p-6 bg-green-50 rounded-lg\">\r\n <div class=\"text-4xl font-bold text-green-600 mb-2\" id=\"tuition-savings\">$0<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"text-gray-700 font-medium\">Tuition Savings<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"text-sm text-gray-500 mt-1\">Estimated total savings<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"text-center p-6 bg-purple-50 rounded-lg\">\r\n <div class=\"text-4xl font-bold text-purple-600 mb-2\" id=\"time-saved\">0<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"text-gray-700 font-medium\">Months Saved<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"text-sm text-gray-500 mt-1\">Time to graduation<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"mb-8\">\r\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-semibold text-gray-800 mb-4\">Credit Breakdown<\/h3>\r\n <div id=\"credit-breakdown\" class=\"space-y-3\">\r\n <!-- Credit breakdown will be populated here -->\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"bg-yellow-50 border-l-4 border-yellow-400 p-4 mb-8\">\r\n <div class=\"flex\">\r\n <div class=\"flex-shrink-0\">\r\n <svg class=\"h-5 w-5 text-yellow-400\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\">\r\n <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M8.257 3.099c.765-1.36 2.722-1.36 3.486 0l5.58 9.92c.75 1.334-.213 2.98-1.742 2.98H4.42c-1.53 0-2.493-1.646-1.743-2.98l5.58-9.92zM11 13a1 1 0 11-2 0 1 1 0 012 0zm-1-8a1 1 0 00-1 1v3a1 1 0 002 0V6a1 1 0 00-1-1z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\r\n <\/svg>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"ml-3\">\r\n <p class=\"text-sm text-yellow-700\">\r\n <strong>Important Disclaimer:<\/strong> These results are estimates based on typical credit awards. Official credit evaluation will be conducted by academic advisors and may vary based on institutional policies and specific program requirements. The final number of credits awarded will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the university admissions office.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"text-center\">\r\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-semibold text-gray-800 mb-4\">Ready to Get Started?<\/h3>\r\n <p class=\"text-gray-600 mb-6\">Schedule a consultation with our academic advisors to discuss your personalized pathway to degree completion.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"space-y-4 sm:space-y-0 sm:space-x-4 sm:flex sm:justify-center\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/rahmanalz\/spooky2?month=2025-08\" class=\"w-full sm:w-auto px-8 py-3 bg-blue-600 text-white rounded-lg hover:bg-blue-700 transition-colors font-medium\">Schedule Consultation<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <script>\r\n \/\/ Credit mapping data structure\r\n const creditMapping = {\r\n certifications: {\r\n 'comptia_a+': 3,\r\n 'comptia_network+': 3,\r\n 'comptia_security+': 3,\r\n 'cisco_ccna': 4,\r\n 'microsoft_azure': 3,\r\n 'aws_certified': 3,\r\n 'pmp': 4,\r\n 'six_sigma': 3,\r\n 'cpa': 6,\r\n 'shrm': 3,\r\n 'real_estate': 2\r\n },\r\n exams: {\r\n 'clep': 3,\r\n 'dsst': 3,\r\n 'ap': 3\r\n },\r\n military: {\r\n 'army': 2,\r\n 'navy': 2,\r\n 'air_force': 2,\r\n 'marines': 2,\r\n 'coast_guard': 2,\r\n 'national_guard': 1\r\n },\r\n publicSafety: {\r\n 'police': 3,\r\n 'fire': 3,\r\n 'ems': 2,\r\n 'corrections': 2\r\n },\r\n workExperience: {\r\n 'years_multiplier': 0.5,\r\n 'leadership_bonus': {\r\n 'team_lead': 2,\r\n 'supervisor': 3,\r\n 'manager': 4,\r\n 'executive': 6\r\n }\r\n },\r\n training: {\r\n 'hours_per_credit': 45\r\n }\r\n };\r\n let currentStep = 1;\r\n const totalSteps = 7; \/\/ Updated from 8 to 7\r\n const maxCredits = 30; \/\/ Institutional limit\r\n \/\/ Form navigation\r\n document.getElementById('next-btn').addEventListener('click', nextStep);\r\n document.getElementById('prev-btn').addEventListener('click', prevStep);\r\n document.getElementById('submit-btn').addEventListener('click', calculateCredits);\r\n \/\/ Add training program functionality\r\n document.getElementById('add-training').addEventListener('click', function() {\r\n const container = document.getElementById('training-container');\r\n const newTraining = document.createElement('div');\r\n newTraining.className = 'training-item mb-4 p-4 border border-gray-200 rounded-lg';\r\n newTraining.innerHTML = `\r\n <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-4\">\r\n <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Training Program Title\" class=\"training-title w-full p-3 border border-gray-300 rounded-lg focus:ring-2 focus:ring-blue-500 focus:border-transparent\">\r\n <div class=\"flex gap-2\">\r\n <input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"Hours Completed\" class=\"training-hours w-full p-3 border border-gray-300 rounded-lg focus:ring-2 focus:ring-blue-500 focus:border-transparent\" min=\"0\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" class=\"remove-training px-3 py-2 bg-red-500 text-white rounded-lg hover:bg-red-600\">\u00d7<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n `;\r\n container.appendChild(newTraining);\r\n \r\n \/\/ Add remove functionality\r\n newTraining.querySelector('.remove-training').addEventListener('click', function() {\r\n newTraining.remove();\r\n });\r\n });\r\n \/\/ Custom tuition rate toggle\r\n document.getElementById('tuition-select').addEventListener('change', function() {\r\n const customDiv = document.getElementById('custom-tuition');\r\n if (this.value === 'custom') {\r\n customDiv.classList.remove('hidden');\r\n } else {\r\n customDiv.classList.add('hidden');\r\n }\r\n });\r\n function nextStep() {\r\n if (validateCurrentStep()) {\r\n if (currentStep < totalSteps) {\r\n document.getElementById(`step-${currentStep}`).classList.remove('active');\r\n currentStep++;\r\n document.getElementById(`step-${currentStep}`).classList.add('active');\r\n updateProgress();\r\n updateButtons();\r\n }\r\n }\r\n }\r\n function prevStep() {\r\n if (currentStep > 1) {\r\n document.getElementById(`step-${currentStep}`).classList.remove('active');\r\n currentStep--;\r\n document.getElementById(`step-${currentStep}`).classList.add('active');\r\n updateProgress();\r\n updateButtons();\r\n }\r\n }\r\n function updateProgress() {\r\n const progress = (currentStep \/ totalSteps) * 100;\r\n document.getElementById('progress-bar').style.width = `${progress}%`;\r\n document.getElementById('progress-text').textContent = `Step ${currentStep} of ${totalSteps}`;\r\n }\r\n function updateButtons() {\r\n const prevBtn = document.getElementById('prev-btn');\r\n const nextBtn = document.getElementById('next-btn');\r\n const submitBtn = document.getElementById('submit-btn');\r\n if (currentStep === 1) {\r\n prevBtn.classList.add('hidden');\r\n } else {\r\n prevBtn.classList.remove('hidden');\r\n }\r\n if (currentStep === totalSteps) {\r\n nextBtn.classList.add('hidden');\r\n submitBtn.classList.remove('hidden');\r\n } else {\r\n nextBtn.classList.remove('hidden');\r\n submitBtn.classList.add('hidden');\r\n }\r\n }\r\n function validateCurrentStep() {\r\n const currentStepElement = document.getElementById(`step-${currentStep}`);\r\n const requiredFields = currentStepElement.querySelectorAll('[required]');\r\n \r\n for (let field of requiredFields) {\r\n if (!field.value.trim()) {\r\n field.focus();\r\n field.classList.add('border-red-500');\r\n setTimeout(() => field.classList.remove('border-red-500'), 3000);\r\n return false;\r\n }\r\n }\r\n \/\/ Step-specific validation\r\n if (currentStep === 1) {\r\n const educationLevel = document.querySelector('input[name=\"education_level\"]:checked');\r\n if (!educationLevel) {\r\n alert('Please select your education level.');\r\n return false;\r\n }\r\n }\r\n return true;\r\n }\r\n function calculateCredits(e) {\r\n e.preventDefault();\r\n \r\n if (!validateCurrentStep()) {\r\n return;\r\n }\r\n const formData = new 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dsstExams * creditMapping.exams.dsst;\r\n if (apExams > 0) examCredits += apExams * creditMapping.exams.ap;\r\n \r\n if (examCredits > 0) {\r\n totalCredits += examCredits;\r\n creditBreakdown.push({\r\n category: 'Standardized Exams',\r\n credits: examCredits,\r\n description: `CLEP: ${clepExams}, DSST: ${dsstExams}, AP: ${apExams}`\r\n });\r\n }\r\n \/\/ Calculate military credits\r\n const militaryService = formData.get('military_service');\r\n const militaryYears = parseInt(formData.get('military_years') || 0);\r\n let militaryCredits = 0;\r\n \r\n if (militaryService && militaryYears > 0) {\r\n const baseCredits = creditMapping.military[militaryService] || 0;\r\n militaryCredits = Math.min(baseCredits * militaryYears, 12); \/\/ Cap at 12 credits\r\n totalCredits += militaryCredits;\r\n creditBreakdown.push({\r\n category: 'Military Service',\r\n credits: militaryCredits,\r\n description: `${militaryYears} years in ${militaryService.replace('_', ' ')}`\r\n });\r\n }\r\n \/\/ Calculate public safety credits\r\n const publicSafety = formData.getAll('public_safety');\r\n let publicSafetyCredits = 0;\r\n publicSafety.forEach(service => {\r\n if (creditMapping.publicSafety[service]) {\r\n publicSafetyCredits += creditMapping.publicSafety[service];\r\n }\r\n });\r\n if (publicSafetyCredits > 0) {\r\n totalCredits += publicSafetyCredits;\r\n creditBreakdown.push({\r\n category: 'Public Safety Experience',\r\n credits: publicSafetyCredits,\r\n description: `${publicSafety.length} areas of experience`\r\n });\r\n }\r\n \/\/ Calculate work experience credits\r\n const workYears = parseInt(formData.get('work_years') || 0);\r\n const leadership = formData.get('leadership_experience');\r\n let workCredits = 0;\r\n \r\n if (workYears > 0) {\r\n workCredits = Math.floor(workYears * creditMapping.workExperience.years_multiplier);\r\n if (leadership && leadership !== 'none') {\r\n workCredits += creditMapping.workExperience.leadership_bonus[leadership] || 0;\r\n }\r\n workCredits = Math.min(workCredits, 15); \/\/ Cap work experience credits\r\n totalCredits += workCredits;\r\n creditBreakdown.push({\r\n category: 'Professional Experience',\r\n credits: workCredits,\r\n description: `${workYears} years of experience with ${leadership ? leadership.replace('_', ' ') : 'no'} leadership`\r\n });\r\n }\r\n \/\/ Calculate training credits\r\n const trainingTitles = document.querySelectorAll('.training-title');\r\n const trainingHours = document.querySelectorAll('.training-hours');\r\n let totalTrainingHours = 0;\r\n \r\n for (let i = 0; i < trainingTitles.length; i++) {\r\n if (trainingTitles[i].value.trim() && trainingHours[i].value) {\r\n totalTrainingHours += parseInt(trainingHours[i].value);\r\n }\r\n }\r\n \r\n let trainingCredits = 0;\r\n if (totalTrainingHours > 0) {\r\n trainingCredits = Math.floor(totalTrainingHours \/ creditMapping.training.hours_per_credit);\r\n trainingCredits = Math.min(trainingCredits, 9); \/\/ Cap training credits\r\n 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