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Senior Survey
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Please use the space below to comment on what your school could have done to improve your undergraduate experience or what you wish you had done differently, or both.
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Please use the space below to describe the most important outcomes of your time as an undergraduate. Where possible, be specific about how your college or university contributed to these accomplishments, changes or other developments.
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Please use the space below to elaborate on any of the questions above (refer to the question by number) and to comment on any other aspect of your undergraduate experience not covered in this questionnaire.
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PART G. Additional Questions from Harvard

Academic Experiences

Please comment on your most positive academic experiences.
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Please comment on your most negative academic experiences
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How satisfied are you with your interactions with faculty in a classroom setting? Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very satisfied
LOCAL43=1 LOCAL43=2 LOCAL43=3 LOCAL43=4 LOCAL43=5

Did you have enough time to choose your concentration?
LOCAL44=1 Yes    LOCAL44=2 No

Would you have liked more of the following types of student-faculty interactions? Not at all Somewhat Moderately Quite a bit Very much so
Small classes LOCAL45=1 LOCAL45=2 LOCAL45=3 LOCAL45=4 LOCAL45=5
Office hours held in a social space (e.g., Loker Commons; Science Center Greenhouse) LOCAL46=1 LOCAL46=2 LOCAL46=3 LOCAL46=4 LOCAL46=5
One-on-one meetings LOCAL47=1 LOCAL47=2 LOCAL47=3 LOCAL47=4 LOCAL47=5
On-line office hours LOCAL48=1 LOCAL48=2 LOCAL48=3 LOCAL48=4 LOCAL48=5
Department/concentration social events (e.g., teas, happy hour) LOCAL49=1 LOCAL49=2 LOCAL49=3 LOCAL49=4 LOCAL49=5
Faculty-student dinners LOCAL50=1 LOCAL50=2 LOCAL50=3 LOCAL50=4 LOCAL50=5
Other
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LOCAL51=1 LOCAL51=2 LOCAL51=3 LOCAL51=4 LOCAL51=5

Have you ever felt compelled in writing a paper or exam to conform to the political ideology of your instructor?
LOCAL53=1 Yes    LOCAL53=2 No

If so, was the instructor(s) a (mark all that apply):
LOCAL54=1 Professor
LOCAL55=1 Lecturer/Preceptor
LOCAL56=1 Graduate student
LOCAL57=1 Do not know
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Advising

Who is your primary academic adviser?
Name: LOCAL59 textbox
LOCAL60=1 Do not know
LOCAL60=2 Do not have one

How satisfied were you with the amount of contact with your academic adviser each year? Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very satisfied Not applicable
LOCAL61=1 LOCAL61=2 LOCAL61=3 LOCAL61=4 LOCAL61=5 LOCAL61=9


How satisfied have you been with academic advice received from the following? Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very satisfied Not applicable
Your Freshman adviserLOCAL62=1 LOCAL62=2 LOCAL62=3 LOCAL62=4 LOCAL62=5 LOCAL62=9
Your primary academic adviser (after Freshman year) LOCAL63=1 LOCAL63=2 LOCAL63=3 LOCAL63=4 LOCAL63=5 LOCAL63=9
Other faculty (excluding your academic adviser)LOCAL64=1 LOCAL64=2 LOCAL64=3 LOCAL64=4 LOCAL64=5 LOCAL64=9
Your Allston Burr Senior Tutor (Resident Dean)LOCAL65=1 LOCAL65=2 LOCAL65=3 LOCAL65=4 LOCAL65=5 LOCAL65=9
Other House Tutors LOCAL66=1 LOCAL66=2 LOCAL66=3 LOCAL66=4 LOCAL66=5 LOCAL66=9
Other students LOCAL67=1 LOCAL67=2 LOCAL67=3 LOCAL67=4 LOCAL67=5 LOCAL67=9
Your parents or guardians LOCAL68=1 LOCAL68=2 LOCAL68=3 LOCAL68=4 LOCAL68=5 LOCAL68=9
Peer Concentration Counselors LOCAL69=1 LOCAL69=2 LOCAL69=3 LOCAL69=4 LOCAL69=5 LOCAL69=9


Overall, how satisfied have you been with the academic advising provided by your concentration? Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very satisfied Not applicable
LOCAL70=1 LOCAL70=2 LOCAL70=3 LOCAL70=4 LOCAL70=5 LOCAL70=9

The Residential Experience

Within your House, have you found easy access to and a readiness to help from the following? Not at all Somewhat Moderately Quite a bit Very much so Not applicable
Master/Co-Master LOCAL71=1 LOCAL71=2 LOCAL71=3 LOCAL71=4 LOCAL71=5 LOCAL71=9
Allston Burr Senior Tutor (Resident Dean) LOCAL72=1 LOCAL72=2 LOCAL72=3 LOCAL72=4 LOCAL72=5 LOCAL72=9
House Tutors LOCAL73=1 LOCAL73=2 LOCAL73=3 LOCAL73=4 LOCAL73=5 LOCAL73=9
Assistant to the Master / House Administrator LOCAL74=1 LOCAL74=2 LOCAL74=3 LOCAL74=4 LOCAL74=5 LOCAL74=9
Assistant to the Senior Tutor / Staff Assistant LOCAL75=1 LOCAL75=2 LOCAL75=3 LOCAL75=4 LOCAL75=5 LOCAL75=9
Superintendent / Building Manager LOCAL76=1 LOCAL76=2 LOCAL76=3 LOCAL76=4 LOCAL76=5 LOCAL76=9


How effective have your tutors been with the following:

Not at all Somewhat Moderately Quite a bit Very much so Not applicable
Helping with personal problems LOCAL77=1 LOCAL77=2 LOCAL77=3 LOCAL77=4 LOCAL77=5 LOCAL77=9
Making you feel welcome in the House LOCAL78=1 LOCAL78=2 LOCAL78=3 LOCAL78=4 LOCAL78=5 LOCAL78=9
Building community in the House LOCAL79=1 LOCAL79=2 LOCAL79=3 LOCAL79=4 LOCAL79=5 LOCAL79=9
Connecting you to resources on campus LOCAL80=1 LOCAL80=2 LOCAL80=3 LOCAL80=4 LOCAL80=5 LOCAL80=9
Pre-law process LOCAL81=1 LOCAL81=2 LOCAL81=3 LOCAL81=4 LOCAL81=5 LOCAL81=9
Pre-med process LOCAL82=1 LOCAL82=2 LOCAL82=3 LOCAL82=4 LOCAL82=5 LOCAL82=9
Fellowship process LOCAL83=1 LOCAL83=2 LOCAL83=3 LOCAL83=4 LOCAL83=5 LOCAL83=9
Graduate school and other professional advice LOCAL84=1 LOCAL84=2 LOCAL84=3 LOCAL84=4 LOCAL84=5 LOCAL84=9


What is your level of satisfaction with your House?

Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very satisfied Not applicable
LOCAL85=1 LOCAL85=2 LOCAL85=3 LOCAL85=4 LOCAL85=5 LOCAL85=9

Please comment on the quality of your House experience and the contribution of any particular individuals in your House.
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Extracurricular Activities and Social Life

Overall, what is your level of satisfaction with your extracurricular experiences at Harvard?

Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very satisfied Not applicable
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Are there ways in which the College can support student organizations better? Be as specific as possible.
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How important was each of the following in contributing to an enjoyable social life for you at Harvard?

Not important at all Unimportant Neither important nor unimportant Important Very important Not applicable
Private parties in students' rooms LOCAL89=1 LOCAL89=2 LOCAL89=3 LOCAL89=4 LOCAL89=5 LOCAL89=9
House Committee sponsored events LOCAL90=1 LOCAL90=2 LOCAL90=3 LOCAL90=4 LOCAL90=5 LOCAL90=9
House Formal LOCAL91=1 LOCAL91=2 LOCAL91=3 LOCAL91=4 LOCAL91=5 LOCAL91=9
Campus-based events (e.g., movie nights, Harvard Pub Nights, Springfest; State Fair) LOCAL92=1 LOCAL92=2 LOCAL92=3 LOCAL92=4 LOCAL92=5 LOCAL92=9
Final Club, fraternity, sorority LOCAL93=1 LOCAL93=2 LOCAL93=3 LOCAL93=4 LOCAL93=5 LOCAL93=9
Campus Arts events (theater, concerts, etc.) LOCAL94=1 LOCAL94=2 LOCAL94=3 LOCAL94=4 LOCAL94=5 LOCAL94=9
Harvard Athletic events LOCAL95=1 LOCAL95=2 LOCAL95=3 LOCAL95=4 LOCAL95=5 LOCAL95=9


Overall, what is your level of satisfaction with your social experiences at Harvard?

Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very satisfied Not applicable
LOCAL96=1 LOCAL96=2 LOCAL96=3 LOCAL96=4 LOCAL96=5 LOCAL96=9

What changes could the College have made to make a difference in your social life?
Please comment as specifically as possible.

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International Experience

Have you had a significant international experience (other than tourist travel) since enrolling in Harvard College?
LOCAL98=1 Yes    LOCAL98=2 No

If so, please tell us what you did, where, and for how long.
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If not, please give us your primary reason(s).
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Post-Graduate Plans

In what field do you expect to earn an advanced degree?
DROPDOWN: LOCAL992 0 Please select...
1 Do not expect to earn an advanced degree
2 Agriculture, forestry
3 Architecture, design
4 Biological sciences
5 Business, management
6 Communications, media
7 Computer science
8 Economics
9 Education
10 Engineering
11 Fine/performing arts (e.g., music, studio art)
12 History
13 Humanities (e.g., English, philosophy, language)
14 Law
15 Mathematics
16 Medicine
17 Other health field
18 Physical Sciences
19 Psychology
20 Public policy, government
21 Religion, theology
22 Social sciences
23 Social work
24 Other field not listed above
25 Undecided about which field to pursue

Overall Assessments

What factors do you think are important contributors to sense of community on campus?
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What is your satisfaction with your overall experience at Harvard?

Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very satisfied
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