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First-Year Experiences & Senior Transitions
How much confidence do you have in your ability to complete tasks requiring the following skills and abilities?
Very
much
Quite
a bit
Some
Very
little
Critical thinking and analysis of arguments and information
Very
much
Quite
a bit
Some
Very
little
Creative thinking and problem solving
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much
Quite
a bit
Some
Very
little
Research skills
Very
much
Quite
a bit
Some
Very
little
Clear writing
Very
much
Quite
a bit
Some
Very
little
Communication for specific audiences or purposes
Very
much
Quite
a bit
Some
Very
little
Leadership skills
Very
much
Quite
a bit
Some
Very
little
Technological skills
Very
much
Quite
a bit
Some
Very
little
Financial, business management, and entrepreneurial skills
Very
much
Quite
a bit
Some
Very
little
Networking and relationship building
Very
much
Quite
a bit
Some
Very
little
To what extent has your coursework in your major(s) emphasized the following?
Very
much
Quite
a bit
Some
Very
little
Generating new ideas or brainstorming
Very
much
Quite
a bit
Some
Very
little
Taking risks in your coursework without fear of penalty
Very
much
Quite
a bit
Some
Very
little
Evaluating multiple approaches to a problem
Very
much
Quite
a bit
Some
Very
little
Inventing new methods to arrive at unconventional solutions
Very
much
Quite
a bit
Some
Very
little
Which of the following types of honors have you achieved or are you currently participating in at your institution? (Select all that apply.)
Dean’s List or other recognition for high GPA
Honors program with a special honors curriculum or honors program/college completion requirements
Honors track in your major or department
Collegiate honor society specific to your major or discipline
Collegiate honor society for leadership or general academic achievement outside of your major or discipline (Mortar Board, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, etc.)
Other, please specify:
You have not been involved in or received any of these
Do you expect to graduate this spring or summer?
Yes
No
After graduation, what best describes your immediate plans? (Select all that apply.)
Full-time employment
Part-time employment
Graduate or professional school (Master's degree, J.D., Ph.D., M.D., veterinary school, nursing, post-baccalaureate program, etc.)
Continuing undergraduate education (second major, minor, pre-requisites, etc.)
Pursue a vocational degree/AA (trade school, certification exam, certificate, etc.)
Internship (paid or unpaid)
Start my own business or self-employment
Military service
Service or volunteer activity (AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, Teach for America, etc.)
Caregiver for family and/or others
Travel
Unsure
Other, please specify:
Do you already have a job for after graduation?
No, I am still searching
Yes, I will start a new job
Yes, I will continue in my current job
To what extent have courses in your major(s) prepared you for your post-graduation plans?
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Not at all
How closely related are your post-graduation plans to your major(s)?
Very much
Quite a bit
Some
Very little
Not at all
Do you plan to be self-employed, an independent contractor, a freelance worker, or start your own business someday?
Yes
No
Unsure
How much loan debt will you graduate with after completing your undergraduate degree(s)?
None
$10,000 or less
$10,001 to $20,000
$20,001 to $30,000
$30,001 to $40,000
$40,001 to $50,000
$50,001 to $60,000
More than $60,000
I have loan debt but don't know the amount
I prefer not to respond
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Considering the
total cost
of my undergraduate education, attending my institution was a good investment.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
My post-graduation plans and decisions have been impacted by student loan debt.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I worry about making enough money to cover my cost of living (including any student loan payments) after graduation.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I have experienced difficulty in paying for my college or university expenses.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
If you could start over again, would you:
Definitely yes
Probably yes
Probably no
Definitely no
Choose a different major (or field)?
Definitely yes
Probably yes
Probably no
Definitely no
Pursue a bachelor’s degree?
Definitely yes
Probably yes
Probably no
Definitely no
Pursue
any
postsecondary education (including community college, associates degrees, certificate programs)?
Definitely yes
Probably yes
Probably no
Definitely no
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