Guilford County Schools First Generation Ambassadors Program Survey

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* 1. How did you learn about the GCS First Generation Ambassadors Program? (check all that apply)

I learned about the program from a teacher

I learned about the program from a school counselor

I received a telephone announcement

I learned about the program through the GCS website

I received a flyer or saw a posted announcement

I learned about the program from a friend or another family

Other (please specify)

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* 2. How would you assess the information shared at the parent information meeting? (check all that apply)

The information reinforced what school counselors are providing

The information provided a little more than what school counselors are providing

The information provided far more than what school counselors are providing

The information helped me to better understand there are college and scholarship pathways for all students

Other (please specify)

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* 3. How do you feel about parents attending sessions? (check all that apply)

I found it helpful that my parents participated in the process with me

I would like for my parents to attend each meeting with me

I would like for my parents to attend some meetings, but I do not need for them to attend every meeting

I do not need for my parents to attend meetings, but I will share with them what I learn

My parents have not attended any meetings, but plan to attend future meetings

Other (please specify)

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* 4. This question only applies to parents who attended the Saturday session? (check all that apply)

I found it helpful to participate in the process with my student

I would like to attend each meeting with my student

I would like to attend some meetings with my student, but I do not need to attend every meeting

I do not need to attend future meetings with my student, but I look forward to their sharing with me what they learn

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What best describes your (or your student's) feelings regarding the résumé activity? (check all that apply)

It was helpful to assess my current level of leadership and community service

It was helpful to learn how my résumé can be used to support my college or scholarship applications

Overall, I am pleased with my résumé

Overall, I am not pleased with my résumé and look forward to how I can strengthen my résumé in a meaningful way

I am not sure that I fully understand or have developed my 'Hook'

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Which of the following statements describe your feelings after attending the first session? (check all that apply)

I am glad that I attended

I look forward to expanding my understanding about applying to college

I look forward to expanding my understanding about applying for scholarships

I look forward to the conversations about what myself and other students/parents are learning from the activities

I look forward to setting goals so that I may become a stronger candidate for college and scholarship consideration

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Will you be able to complete assignments between meetings? (check all that apply)

I have access to a computer and will be able to complete assignments between meetings

I do not have access to a computer and will not be able to complete assignments between meetings

I have a laptop computer that I will be bring to future meetings

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Will you be attending the college tour? (check all that apply)

I signed up to attend (or serve as a chaperone for) the college tour

I am interested in applying to one or more of the colleges on the tour

While I am not interested in applying to any of the colleges on the tour, I believe the tour will help me to better understand what to look for in a potential college

Other (please specify)

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* 9. What is your overall assessment of the GCS First Generation Program? (check all that apply)

The program is a great opportunity, because I need help in identifying scholarships and planning for college

I believe more students need to know about the program

If the program would have been offered in the 9th grade, I would have signed up long ago

I found the GCS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Staff to be well organized and welcoming

I found Mr. and Mrs. Wynn knowledgeable and helpful in guiding us through the process

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Please indicate your name, whether or not you are parent or student, and share any final thoughts about the program or the upcoming college tour.