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AMG Higher Ed Parent Survey
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1.
Do you have high school student(s) considering colleges at this time?
(Required.)
Yes
No
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2.
When thinking about college options for your child, which of the following factors are most important to you? Select up to three.
(Required.)
Financial cost
Proximity to home
Child's safety/happiness
General academic quality
Career preparation
Quality of a specific program/major
Prestige of the institution
School's diversity, inclusion and and equity initiatives
Child's recruitment as an athlete
Other (please specify)
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3.
When thinking about college options, which of the following factors are most important to your child? Select up to three.
(Required.)
Financial cost
Proximity to home
Child's safety/happiness
General academic quality
Career preparation
Quality of a specific program/major
Prestige of the institution
School's diversity, inclusion and and equity initiatives
Child's recruitment as an athlete
Other (please specify)
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4.
Consider the topics below and indicate how much influence you have on your child's college-related decisions.
(Required.)
None at all
A little
Moderate
A lot
A great deal
Number of applications my child submits
None at all
A little
Moderate
A lot
A great deal
Amount of debt we will incur for my child's education
None at all
A little
Moderate
A lot
A great deal
School where my child applies
None at all
A little
Moderate
A lot
A great deal
Total amount we will spend on my child's education
None at all
A little
Moderate
A lot
A great deal
What my child studies in college (major)
None at all
A little
Moderate
A lot
A great deal
School where my child enrolls
None at all
A little
Moderate
A lot
A great deal
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5.
Select each personal source you have used during your search for info about colleges and universities for your child (select all that apply)
(Required.)
Athletics/coaches/recruiters
Teachers
Family members
High school counselors
Alumni
Independent college counselors
Religious advisors
I have not been involved in my child's college search
Other (please specify)
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6.
Select each school source you have used during your search for info about colleges and universities for your child (select all that apply)
(Required.)
Specific colleges' websites
Phone calls and/or texts to or from colleges
Emails from colleges
Direct mail from colleges
College admission officers
College financial aid officers
Virtual or in person campus tours
Colleges' social media accounts
Online/Digital ads
I have not been involved in my child's college search
Other (please specify)
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7.
Select each online/digital source you have used during your search for info about colleges and universities for your child (select all that apply)
(Required.)
Web searches
College search sites (College Board, Cappex etc.)
Social Media
College Scorecard (U.S. Dept. of Education)
Payscale's College Salary Report
I have not been involved in my child's college search
Other (please specify)
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8.
Select each additional source you have used during your search for info about colleges and universities for your child (select all that apply)
(Required.)
College guidebooks
College fairs
U.S. News & World Report
Other college rankings
Community based organizations/college readiness programs
Testing services (ACT, College Board)
I have not been involved in my child's college search
Other (please specify)
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9.
What best reflects what you are looking for in a future college experience for your child (select 5)
(Required.)
Bilingual programs/services
Beautiful campus
Diverse faculty and staff
Work-study opportunities
Wide variety of student clubs and organizations
Inclusive and diverse campus community and student body
Competitive athletic teams
Great student facilities on campus
Safe campus environment
Comprehensive academic offerings
Strong job prospects for graduates
Affordable tuition
Active Greek life
10.
List or describe aspects of a school that would eliminate it from consideration as a college option for your child.
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11.
Do you think colleges/universities should communicate directly with parents of prospective students?
(Required.)
Yes
No
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12.
Which forms of college communications would help you decide which college is right for your child?
(Required.)
College's website
Information about scholarships and financial aid
Email
Direct Mail
Social Media
Direct contact with admissions
Other (please specify)
13.
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