HACE's Latino Professional Pulse 2011 Education Question Title * 1. What is the highest level of education you have completed? High School Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree MBA MD JD PhD Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. When did you become confident that you would attend college? From early childhood- I always knew I would go to college Around middle school Early in high school- freshman or sophomore year Late in high school- junior or senior year After high school N/A Question Title * 3. If you attended college, who or what was the biggest influence in your decision to attend college? Support from parents Support from other relatives Support from teacher Support from school counselor Support from a pastor or member of the clergy Support from a mentor outside of my family, school, or church Independent research and reading into the college admissions process Experiences I had through a school related program (e.g. after school school organized college tour) Experiences I had through a program outside of schoool (e.g. community program, summer program) Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. If you attended college, did anyone talk to you or otherwise help you with your college or career planning? My parents helped me define my career objects. A sibling, other family relative, or friend assisted me defining my career objects. A high school guidance counselor assisted me in defining my career objects. A college adviser or faculty member assisted me in defining my career objects. I used an online career or networking resource to define my career objects. Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. If you attended college, what obstacles did you overcome in order to enroll and attend? I didn't believe my grades or test scores were good enough I didn't understand the college application process I didn't know which colleges to consider I didn't understand the financial aid application process I didn't think enough financial aid would be available I didn't want to take out a loan Either my parents or I were undocumented My parents wanted me to stay home and support the family I was concerned about leaving home/living in another state I did not know what plan of study to enroll in I didn't have any obstacles Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. What is the highest level of education your MOTHER completed? Less than High School High School or below Some College Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree MBA MD JD PhD Question Title * 7. What is the highest level of education your FATHER completed? Less than High School High School or below Some College Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree MBA MD JD PhD Other (please specify) Next