ACADEMIC ADVISOR QUESTIONNAIRE

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List of Disciplines Ancient History Anthropology Arabic Art Art History Asian Astronomy Astrophysics Biology Biochemistry Black Chemistry Chinese Cognitive Science Comparative Literature Computer

1 List of Disciplines Ancient History Anthropology Arabic Art Art History Asian Astronomy Astrophysics Biology Biochemistry Black Chemistry Chinese Cognitive Science Comparative Literature Computer Science Dance Economics Educational Engineering English Literature Environmental Film & Media French Gender & Sexuality German Greek History Interpretation Theory Japanese Latin Latin American Linguistics Mathematics Medieval Music Neuroscience Peace & Conflict Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Public Policy Religion Russian Sociology Spanish Statistics Theater Undecided Potential Major Please choose up to 3 disciplines from the list of departments and interdisciplinary programs offered at the College that you might be in pursuing as a major. Please note that you are not committed to these choices; they can differ from what you told us when you applied; and if you have no idea, simply choose undecided as your first choice. To the extent that you can, list the discipline you are most in first, and indicate your likelihood of majoring in each. Potential Major Likelihood of Majoring at Swarthmore considering likely definitely Disciplinary Interests Separate from Major Please choose up to 3 disciplines in which you have particular interest (outside of those listed above). To the extent that you can, list the discipline you are most in first, and indicate your level of interest in each. Discipline Level of Interest highly extremely Languages For English, and up to three languages that you speak well, please indicate how many years you've studied the language and your level of proficiency. If it is a primary language (i.e. one you have grown up speaking), please indicate that by writing primary in the years studied box. Languages Years Studied Fluency good very good absolutely fluent English

2 Extracurricular Interests List up to 5 extracurricular interests you might be in pursuing in your first year or two at Swarthmore. Please be as specific as possible (e.g. rather than list "basketball," write "varsity basketball" if that's what you mean; rather than list "music," write "play cello in orchestra" if that's what you're in doing; rather than list "write," indicate "write poetry" if that's your interest; etc.); only list those things that you are really considering pursuing once you arrive at Swarthmore; and indicate how likely you are to pursue these activities. Extracurricular Interests: be as specific as possible Likelihood of Pursuing at Swarthmore considering likely definitely Swim Test Passing the swim test is a graduation requirement. The test is a 15 minute survival test. To pass, you must: Enter the pool by jumping or diving into the deep end; Comfortably swim 4 consecutive lengths of the pool without stopping at either end or in the middle, then Continue swimming or move to the deep end to float or tread water for the remainder of the 15 minutes. Alternatively, if you can present a current WSI or Lifeguarding certification you do not need to take the test you are considered passed upon presentation of your current certification. To help us plan the swim tests we offer during orientation, please check the statement that most accurate applies to you: I am confident that I can pass the swim test during orientation I am not sure I can pass the swim test during orientation but will be trying I know that I cannot pass the swim and will need to take a class I have a current WSI or lifeguard certification that I plan to present Interest in Religious Life Are you in being contacted by members of the religious life team here at Swarthmore? Yes: Please list any religious traditions that you practice or are in: No AP and IB Exam Scores Please arrange to have your AP scores sent directly to the Registrar s Office at Swarthmore College, and to have your final IB Transcript of Grades sent to the Admissions Office as soon as possible. The Dean s Office, in collaboration with these offices, will update your files in July and August to reflect the information we get from these official reports.

3 Academic Skills, Strengths and History Please indicate whether you Strongly Disagree (- -), Disagree (-), are Neutral, Critical reading of political, historical, or literary texts is one of my strengths. 2. I have confidence and experience discussing challenging ideas intensely with others. 3. Math is one of my strengths. 4. I have confidence and experience working with laboratory equipment. 5. I feel well prepared and have confidence in my ability to write successfully at Swarthmore. 6. I expect and have received critical feedback as part of the writing process. 7. I often procrastinate. 8. I am a perfectionist. 9. I never miss a deadline. 10. In high school, I was very often the person others came to for academic help. 11. In high school, I knew how to go to others for academic help. 12. Public speaking and/or media presentations are among my strengths. Academic Expectations 1. How challenging do you expect academic work at Swarthmore to be relative to that of your high school. much less chall. less chall. about the same more chall. much more chall. 2. Indicate how much you agree with the statement: I expect to study abroad at some point. 3. Most students at Swarthmore use several elements of support (their faculty, their academic advisor, peer support groups, the Dean's Office, Counseling and Psychological Services [CAPS], etc.) to help them be as academically successful as possible. The support ranges from help with writing from the Writing Associates (WAs), to help with time management from the Student Academic Mentors (SAMs), to help managing a variety of pressures from CAPS, and so on. List up to 3 challenges you could imagine facing in your first year at Swarthmore which might affect your academic success and for which you could benefit from some support. 4. Briefly list up to 3 ways you might complete the sentence: I will think of myself as having been academically successful in my years at Swarthmore College if:

4 Academic Skills, Strengths and History (cont d) 5. Imagine that you find yourself struggling in a particular class, and that you just received a grade on an exam or a big paper that falls below your measure of success. List up to 3 things you think you might do in response to this situation. 6. After consulting the last year s course catalog online at: list up to 5 courses you could imagine wanting to take your first semester at Swarthmore. Understand that for a variety of reasons, not all of these courses may be available to you; there may be new courses announced later that may excite you even more; and that these are only preliminary thoughts, before a long summer, and before you ve had a chance to talk to your academic advisor. Thoughts on Life Beyond Swarthmore 1. Indicate how much you agree with the statement: I expect to go to medical school after Swarthmore. 2. Indicate how much you agree with the statement: I expect to go to law school after Swarthmore. 3. Indicate how much you agree with the statement: I expect to get certified to teach by the time I graduate from Swarthmore. 4. List up to 3 careers you might pursue some time after graduating from Swarthmore. List the most likely first. (Mostly) Non-academic History and Expectations 1. List up to 3 things that you might find challenging outside of academics as you transition from high school to Swarthmore. List the most challenging first.

5 (Mostly) Non-academic History and Expectations (cont d) 2. Over the last year, how many hours per week do you think you averaged doing each of the following: Activity Average Hrs/Wk Watching TV Visiting social networking websites (Facebook, myspace, etc.) Socializing with friends Working on academics outside of class Participating in organized activities with others (sports, community service, band, etc.) Doing something alone (reading, meditating, sport, music, etc.) Playing video games Working (for pay) Sleeping 3. Given that students at Swarthmore are in class on average approximately 11 hours per week, over the next year, how much time per week do you hope to average doing each of the following: Activity Average Hrs/Wk Watching TV Visiting social networking websites (Facebook, myspace, etc.) Socializing with friends Working on academics outside of class Participating in organized activities with others (sports, community service, band, etc.) Doing something alone (reading, meditating, sport, music, etc.) Playing video games Working (for pay) Sleeping

Undecided? You re not alone You wil excel at a major that you enjoy studying. Your college major puts FEW restrictions on your career choices.

Undecided? You re not alone You wil excel at a major that you enjoy studying. Your college major puts FEW restrictions on your career choices. Choosing a Major Undecided? You re not alone Being uncertain about your major is a common phenomenon. There are many things you can do to ease the process of choosing a major, and the Career Center is