Entering Student Survey

This survey is to capture the behaviors and attitudes of new TSTC students. The college uses this information to develop programs and services that will help you to adjust, to actively participate in, and to support the completion of your college career. All answers are fully anonymous, therefore we urge you to be honest and forthright in your responses.

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1) Gender:

Male

Female

2) Please indicate if you are a/an:

Entering Freshman

Transfer Student

Returning student

3) What is your ethnic origin:

Hispanic/Latino

White/Caucasian

American Indian or Alaskan native

Black/African American

Asian

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Other (please specify)

If you selected other please specify:

4) What is your marital status?

Married

Divorced or Separated

Single and never been married

Widow/Widower

Prefer not to respond

5) Did either your mother or father earn a bachelor's (4-year) degree from a U.S. or foreign college or university?

Yes

No

6) Estimate the chance that you will...

	Very Certain	Fairly Certain	Not Very Certain	Don't Know
Pursue your current major until graduation
Socialize with someone from another ethnic group
Get a job to pay for college expenses
Be satisfied with the college
Communicate regularly with instructors
Transfer to another college before graduating
Increase your skills to prepare for employment

7) What is your current employment status?

Employed full-time (40 hrs/wk or more)   Employed part-time (less than 40 hrs/wk)   Unemployed, not able to find a job   Unemployed, not seeking work   Caring for home & family full-time

8) Please indicate the most important reasons for your decision to attend TSTC.

	Most Important	2nd Most Important	Of Minor Importance
Cost
Location
Academic reputation
Size
Parent's/relative's advice
TSTC personnel
Finanical Aid availability
Quality of programs
To be with friends
High school personnel suggestion
TSTC's social activities
TSTC's graduates get good jobs
Other

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