Caltech Senior Survey
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Q1. Based on what you know now, how well did the following courses prepare you for coursework in your option(s)? Very poorly Less than adequately Adequately More than adequately Very well Not applicable
1a. Classical mechanics and electromagnetism (Ph 1abc) CT01 1 CT01 2 CT01 3 CT01 4 CT01 5 CT01 6
1b. Waves, quantum mechanics, and statistical physics (Ph 2ab or Ph 12abc) CT02 1 CT02 2 CT02 3 CT02 4 CT02 5 CT02 6
1c. Calculus of one and several variables and linear algebra (Ma 1abc) CT03 1 CT03 2 CT03 3 CT03 4 CT03 5 CT03 6
1d. Differential equations, probability and statistics (Ma 2ab) CT04 1 CT04 2 CT04 3 CT04 4 CT04 5 CT04 6
1e. Biology (Bi 1, Bi 1x, Bi 8, or Bi 9) CT05 1 CT05 2 CT05 3 CT05 4 CT05 5 CT05 6
1f. General chemistry (Ch 1ab) CT06 1 CT06 2 CT06 3 CT06 4 CT06 5 CT06 6
1g. Fundamental techniques in experimental chemistry (Ch 3a or Ch 3x) CT07 1 CT07 2 CT07 3 CT07 4 CT07 5 CT07 6
Q2. Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared to the average person your age. We want the most accurate estimate of how you see yourself. Lowest 10% Below average Average Above average Highest 10%
2a. Academic ability CT08 1 CT08 2 CT08 3 CT08 4 CT08 5
2b. Creativity CT09 1 CT09 2 CT09 3 CT09 4 CT09 5
2c. Drive to achieve CT10 1 CT10 2 CT10 3 CT10 4 CT10 5
2d. Emotional health CT11 1 CT11 2 CT11 3 CT11 4 CT11 5
2e. Leadership ability CT12 1 CT12 2 CT12 3 CT12 4 CT12 5
2f. Public speaking ability CT13 1 CT13 2 CT13 3 CT13 4 CT13 5
2g. Self-confidence (intellectual) CT14 1 CT14 2 CT14 3 CT14 4 CT14 5
2h. Self-confidence (social) CT15 1 CT15 2 CT15 3 CT15 4 CT15 5
2i. Self-understanding CT16 1 CT16 2 CT16 3 CT16 4 CT16 5
2j. Writing ability CT17 1 CT17 2 CT17 3 CT17 4 CT17 5
Q3. While at Caltech, did you participate in any of the following: No Yes
3a. Research abroad CT18 1 CT18 2
3b. Internship/Preceptorship CT19 1 CT19 2
Q4. If you visited the Caltech Career Center during your time at Caltech, did you receive help with your: No Yes
4a. Resume and/or cover letter for professional employment CT20 1 CT20 2
4b. Graduate school application/essay CT21 1 CT21 2
4c. Fellowship application/essay CT22 1 CT22 2

Q5. If you accepted a job offer after graduation, at which company or organization will you be working?
CT25

Q6. If you applied for fellowships, grants, or scholarships to support your postgraduate plans, which ones were you awarded?
CT26

Q7. If you are undecided about your plans for next year, please tell us more about the possibilities that you are considering.
CT27

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