UW Educational Talent Search Need Survey
Please answer each question/statement as honestly as possible. Your answers help ETS
better meet your needs. All answers are confidential.
Name
Colleges interested in
School
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Jobs interested in
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Email
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After high school, I plan to go to:
College/Job Training
Work
I think that college is:
Necessary for my future
Waste of time/money
After I graduate from high school, it is important
that I:
Have a good job in five
years
Have a college degree in five
years
Planning for my future is:
Very important
Not currently my main concern
What language do you speak in your home?
Academics
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I understand what college core requirements are
Taking college core classes is important
I need to learn how to take better notes in class
I need to learn or develop better studying habits
I need to listen better in class
Tests are difficult for me
I need help with reading, English and writing subjects
I struggle with math and science subjects
Courses I take in high school relate to my future
Improving my grade point average is important
I need to have a better attitude toward school
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Careers
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I have a plan for my future
I know what I need to do to achieve my plan
I need help to figure out what to do with my life after high school
Exploring my career options is of interest to me
I need to know how to prepare for careers I want to pursue
I would like to talk or visit people in the workforce to learn about careers
Completing a job application, preparing a resume, and interviewing for a
job are things I need help with
I need help to understand my strengths, abilities, interests and traits
Attending college or other programs after high school DO NOT relate to
my choices for a career
I need to find resources to help me explore potential career options
UW Educational Talent Search Need Survey
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I need to know more about the options available to me after high school
I need help getting to and preparing for college
College admissions requirements and processes are unknown to me
I need to learn more about financial aid, grants, and scholarships
I need to learn about college entrance exams (SAT/ACT)
I need to visit college campuses to learn more about college choices
My parents/guardians need to know about options available to me after
school
I would like to develop a plan for my future
Information on trade schools and certificate programs would be helpful
I need to go to college
My parents/guardians want me to go to college
I would like to understand what I can do now to prepare for my future
Taking a college core classes is something I would like to learn more about
A high school diploma alone prepares me for entrance into a public (state)
college or university
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General
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I would like to go on field trips to college campuses or arts/sports events
Becoming more familiar with people different from myself is important to
me
I know how to manage my time
Being organized is one of my strengths
I need to accept more responsibility for my actions
Self-confidence is something I feel I have
Setting goals for myself is important
I need to learn how to solve problems and make better decisions
Talking with my parents/guardians about my future is difficult
I have a computer at home
I have access to the internet at home
The following questions are about field trip food
I enjoy eating pizza for lunch
I enjoy bagels, cream cheese and fruit for a breakfast snack
What else would you like for field trip lunches?
What else would you like for breakfast snacks?
The following question is about motivational gifts
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If you had an extra $20, what would you buy?
The UW ETS program belongs to you. Your answers on this survey will give the ETS
Counselors important information to use in the development of programs. Presentations and
field trips will be based upon YOUR needs. Thank you for your time!
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