College Freshman Survey, Spring 2013College Freshman Survey, Spring 2013

Dear Student:
Thank you for your participation in this survey. The information you provide will help us to improve our program and to offer the best Early College Experience to high school students in Northwest Arkansas. Your responses will be used for statistical purposes and will be kept strictly confidential.

1. Please provide the following information about your high school:

Please provide the following information about your high school: High School
Town

2. How many total NWACC college credits did you earn through Early College Experience?

How many total NWACC college credits did you earn through Early College Experience?

3. I would rate my experience with NWACC Early College Experience as:

I would rate my experience with NWACC Early College Experience as: Excellent

Good

Neutral

Poor

Very Poor

4. I took Early College Experience courses in the following disciplines: (check all that apply)

I took Early College Experience courses in the following disciplines: (check all that apply) English Composition

Survey of World Literature

Government

U.S. History

Psychology

World Civilizations

Biology

Chemistry

College Algebra

Finite Math

Trigonometry

Statistics

Accounting

Auto Tech, Collision Repair

CNA, PCA+

Cosmetology

Criminal Justice

Culinary Arts

Dental Assisting

Communications

5. Please descibe what you are currently doing. (Select only one option)

Please descibe what you are currently doing. (Select only one option) I am currently continuing my education in a Career School or College, or an Apprenticeship program

I am currently continuing my education in a public 2-year Community College or Technical College

I am currently continuing my education in a private 2-year Community College or Technical College

I am currently continuing my education in a public 4-year College or University

I am currently continuing my education in a private 4-year College or University

I am currently not continuing my education. I am serving in the Military or other National Service

I am currently not continuing my education. I am employed part-time, full-time or self-employed

I am currently not continuing my education. I am caring for home or family

I am currently not continuing my education. I am unemployed

6. The highest degree or certificate I eventually plan to obtain is a:

The highest degree or certificate I eventually plan to obtain is a: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Degree or Certificate

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate or Professional Degree

7. I would recommend ECE courses to current high school students

I would recommend ECE courses to current high school students Yes

8. By taking ECE course(s) I:

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
Was better prepared academically for college	*By taking ECE course(s) I: Was better prepared academically for college Strongly Disagree	Was better prepared academically for college Disagree	Was better prepared academically for college Neutral	Was better prepared academically for college Agree	Was better prepared academically for college Strongly Agree
Developed realistic expectations about college	Developed realistic expectations about college Strongly Disagree	Developed realistic expectations about college Disagree	Developed realistic expectations about college Neutral	Developed realistic expectations about college Agree	Developed realistic expectations about college Strongly Agree
Was more confident about my ability to succeed in college	Was more confident about my ability to succeed in college Strongly Disagree	Was more confident about my ability to succeed in college Disagree	Was more confident about my ability to succeed in college Neutral	Was more confident about my ability to succeed in college Agree	Was more confident about my ability to succeed in college Strongly Agree
Considered for the first time enrolling in college	Considered for the first time enrolling in college Strongly Disagree	Considered for the first time enrolling in college Disagree	Considered for the first time enrolling in college Neutral	Considered for the first time enrolling in college Agree	Considered for the first time enrolling in college Strongly Agree
Improved study skills	Improved study skills Strongly Disagree	Improved study skills Disagree	Improved study skills Neutral	Improved study skills Agree	Improved study skills Strongly Agree
Improved time management skills	Improved time management skills Strongly Disagree	Improved time management skills Disagree	Improved time management skills Neutral	Improved time management skills Agree	Improved time management skills Strongly Agree

9. I am currently attending college at:

I am currently attending college at:

10. I qualified for the Pell Grant for college

I qualified for the Pell Grant for college Yes

11. The ECE courses were at least as challenging as the courses at my current college or university

The ECE courses were at least as challenging as the courses at my current college or university Yes

12. I attempted to transfer some or all of my ECE college credits to my current college or university

I attempted to transfer some or all of my ECE college credits to my current college or university Yes

13. I was able to transfer some or all of my ECE credits to my current college or university

I was able to transfer some or all of my ECE credits to my current college or university Yes

14. The ECE credits I was able to transfer:

The ECE credits I was able to transfer: Enabled me to enroll in a more advanced course

Counted as credit toward college degree completion

Exempted me from a required course

All of the above

I was not able to transfer credits

15. Gender:

Gender: Male

Female

16. I consider myself Hispanic

I consider myself Hispanic Yes

17. Which category best describes your race?

Which category best describes your race? American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

White

Declined response

18. The highest level of education achieved by at least one of my parents is:

The highest level of education achieved by at least one of my parents is: High school not completed

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college work completed

Technical Certificate or Diploma

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate or Professional Degree

19. Were you eligible for free/reduced lunch during high school?

Were you eligible for free/reduced lunch during high school? Yes

Thank you! We appreciate your participation and value your feedback.