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* Age
 
17 or less
 
18-24
 
25-29
 
30-34
 
35-39
 
40 or higher
 
 
 
* Education Level
 
Less then high school
 
High school freshman
 
high school sophomore
 
high school junior
 
high school senior
 
 
 
* Ethnicity (Race)
 
African-American
 
Caucasian
 
Hispanic
 
American Indian
 
Asian
 
Other (specify)
 
 
 
 
* What is the extent of your father’s education?
 
Some high school
 
High school graduate
 
Some college
 
Associate degree
 
Bachelor degree
 
Advanced degree (Masters, MBA, Ph.D., M.D., etc.)
 
 
 
* What is the extent of your mother’s education?
 
Some high school
 
High school graduate
 
Some college
 
Associate degree
 
Bachelor degree
 
Advanced degree (Masters, MBA, Ph.D., M.D., etc.)
 
 
 
* Gener
 
Male
 
Female
 
 
 
* Are you employed?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
* Approximate annual income?
 
$9,999 or less
 
$10,000-14,999
 
$20,000-24,999
 
$25,000-29,999
 
$35,000+
 
 
 
* INSTRUCTIONS:  Following is a series of statements that address factors which influence a person's decision to pursue higher education. There are no correct responses; please respond to each item as honestly as possible. Complete the questionnaire by marking the response closest to your agreement or disagreement with each statement. If a statement does not apply to you, leave the item blank. If a statement currently does not apply to you but has applied in the past, answer the statement as you would have in the past. 
 
 
 
* My father encouraged me to go to college.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* My mother encouraged me to go to college.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* My mother is excited about me being in college.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* My father is excited about me being in college.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* My mother did not stress the importance of having a college education.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* My father stressed the importance of having a college education.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* My mother told me about the demands I would face in college.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* My father did not tell me about the demands I would face in college.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* I can talk to my mother about my college experiences.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* I can talk to my father about my college experiences.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* I can talk to my mother about my career goals for after college.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* I cannot talk to my father about my career goals for after college.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* My father expects me to earn good grades in college.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* My mother expects me to earn good grades in college.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* My father was a good role model for influencing me to go to college.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* My mother was a good role model for influencing me to go to college.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* My grandparents tried to discourage me from going to college.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* My brother(S) encouraged me to go to college
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* My brother is excited about me being in college.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* My other relatives stressed the importance of having a college education.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* My grandparents are aware of the demands I face in college.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* My brother is aware of the demands I face in college.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* My other relatives are not aware of the demands of college.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* I can talk to my grandparents about my college educational plans.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* My friends don't understand the demands I face in college.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* I find it easy to make friends in the college setting.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* I have not met any new friends during the time I have been in college.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* I can not talk to my friends about my college experiences.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* I can not talk to my friends about my career goals after college.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* do not have a college student friend who I can talk to about my college educational plans.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* Getting a college degree will help me improve my social status.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* Getting a college degree will help me get a better job. 
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* I can gain a lot of knowledge about this world by getting a college degree.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* I can meet professional people by getting a college degree.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* Getting a college degree will make me more successful.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* College graduates routinely get the best jobs.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* Getting a college degree is important for my future job opportunities.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* Getting a college degree will improve my self-esteem.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* Getting a college degree will improve my self-pride.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* My race does not limit my choice of college majors.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* My gender does not limit my choice of college majors.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* Society limits my choice of college majors.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* My professors cannot limit my choice of college majors.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* The university administrators cannot limit my choice of college majors.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* I chose my college major because I am good at it.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* My father influenced my choice of college majors.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* My mother encouraged me to pursue my college major.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* I chose my college major because I like the subject matter.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* I chose my college major because I find the work challenging.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* I chose my college major because I find the work satisfying.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* I picked my college major because I find it interesting.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* I can major in any college subject that I want.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* I have the power to achieve my educational goals.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* If I become unhappy with my life, I can do something to change it.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* When bad things happen, I can make the best of the situation.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* The good things that happen in my life are the result of my working to make them happen.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* Each person controls his or her own fate.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* Each person has the power to make life better or worse.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* I have no control of my future.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* No matter how hard I work, I won't succeed at anything I do.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* I can be successful in any college major I choose.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* I sometimes worry about paying my college tuition bill.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* Without financial aid I can still get a college degree.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* I am knowledgeable of the various types of Financial Aid Programs.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* My parents sometimes worry about paying my tuition bill.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* I consider myself a good college student.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* I believe that I will be successful in my college major.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* I feel that I will be successful in my future career.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* The availability of financial aid was an important factor in my decision to go to college.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* I am not likely to need financial aid in the future.
 
SA=Strongly Agree
 
A=Agree
 
D=Disagree
 
SD=Strongly Disagree
 
 
 
* Indicate your response to the following items by marking the appropriate response under the True (T) or False (F) Heading.
 
 
 
* I used tutors to help me study in junior high school.
 
True
 
False
 
 
 
* I took remedial education courses in high school.
 
True
 
False
 
 
 
* I took remedial education courses in junior high school.
 
False
 
True
 
 
 
* I was part of a regular study group in high school.
 
False
 
True
 
 
 
* I was part of a regular study group in junior high school.
 
True
 
False