AMG Higher Ed Parent Survey Thank you for participating in our survey! Make it to the end for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card! Question Title * 1. Do you have high school student(s) considering colleges at this time? Yes No Question Title * 2. When thinking about college options for your child, which of the following factors are most important to you? Select up to three. 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) Question Title * 3. When thinking about college options, which of the following factors are most important to your child? Select up to three. 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) Question Title * 4. Consider the topics below and indicate how much influence you have on your child's college-related decisions. None at all A little Moderate A lot A great deal Number of applications my child submits Number of applications my child submits None at all Number of applications my child submits A little Number of applications my child submits Moderate Number of applications my child submits A lot Number of applications my child submits A great deal Amount of debt we will incur for my child's education Amount of debt we will incur for my child's education None at all Amount of debt we will incur for my child's education A little Amount of debt we will incur for my child's education Moderate Amount of debt we will incur for my child's education A lot Amount of debt we will incur for my child's education A great deal School where my child applies School where my child applies None at all School where my child applies A little School where my child applies Moderate School where my child applies A lot School where my child applies A great deal Total amount we will spend on my child's education Total amount we will spend on my child's education None at all Total amount we will spend on my child's education A little Total amount we will spend on my child's education Moderate Total amount we will spend on my child's education A lot Total amount we will spend on my child's education A great deal What my child studies in college (major) What my child studies in college (major) None at all What my child studies in college (major) A little What my child studies in college (major) Moderate What my child studies in college (major) A lot What my child studies in college (major) A great deal School where my child enrolls School where my child enrolls None at all School where my child enrolls A little School where my child enrolls Moderate School where my child enrolls A lot School where my child enrolls A great deal Question Title * 5. Select each personal source you have used during your search for info about colleges and universities for your child (select all that apply) 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) Question Title * 6. Select each school source you have used during your search for info about colleges and universities for your child (select all that apply) 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) Question Title * 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) 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) Question Title * 8. Select each additional source you have used during your search for info about colleges and universities for your child (select all that apply) 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) Question Title * 9. What best reflects what you are looking for in a future college experience for your child (select 5) 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 Question Title * 10. List or describe aspects of a school that would eliminate it from consideration as a college option for your child. Question Title * 11. Do you think colleges/universities should communicate directly with parents of prospective students? Yes No Question Title * 12. Which forms of college communications would help you decide which college is right for your child? College's website Information about scholarships and financial aid Email Direct Mail Social Media Direct contact with admissions Other (please specify) Question Title * 13. If you'd like to be entered to win the $100 Visa gift card, write your email address below. We will not use your email for marketing purposes. Done
