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The conference steering committee spent many months planning this program to ensure a successful and beneficial event. The  agenda was designed based on actual questions that current doctoral students faced when making their decision.

To help us plan future conferences, and gauge the success of this one, we would appreciate your taking a few minutes to answer the following questions as thoroughly as possible.

Thank you in advance for your thoughtful response.

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* 1. How did you first learn about The PhD Project? Choose all that apply.

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* 2. What were you expecting to take away from this conference? Were your expectations met? Please elaborate.

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* 3. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements. Please rate on a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 means strongly disagree, and 5 means strongly agree. After The PhD Project Annual conference,

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I feel that I have a greater awareness of the application process for Ph.D. programs.
I feel that I have a greater awareness of the Ph.D. lifecycle.
I feel that I have a greater awareness of the academic environment.
I feel that I have a greater clarity about making a decision on whether to pursue a Ph.D. program.
I feel more interested in applying to a Ph.D. program.
I feel more stressed about applying to a Ph.D. program.
I feel more confident about finding a Ph.D. program that is right for me.

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* 4. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements. Please rate on a scale of 1 to 4, where 1 means strongly disagree, and 4 means strongly agree. 

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The resources I have available to me through the PhD Project make me feel more comfortable.
I have a greater awareness of the resources available to me through The PhD Project.
I understand how I can use the resources available through The PhD Project throughout my Ph.D. program.

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* 5. Please tell us how you plan to use The PhD Project network and resources in the future.

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* 6. Please evaluate these sessions as to their value to you. Please rate: 1 being LOW value, 4 being HIGH value

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Plenary I Ph.D. Lifecycle: Setting the Stage
Plenary II Ph.D. Lifecycle: Secrets of a Successful Applicant
Plenary III Ph.D. Lifecycle: The Doctoral Student
Ph.D. Programs University Fair
Breakout Sessions by Discipline
Alternate Paths within Academia
Real Talk: WhatI Wish I Knew
Statement of Purpose 
Plenary III Ph.D. Lifecycle: Investment or Sacrifice?
Balancing the Doctoral Program and Life

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* 7. Prior to the conference, what was your plan in regards to entering a business doctoral program?

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