Exploration Inventory
Exploration Inventory
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Exploration Inventory

Liberal Arts College
University
Engineering
Business School
Pre-professional program (i.e. pre-law, pre-med, accounting)
Art School
Not Sure
Enjoy all academic work; love to learn (even if the grade isn't great)
Enjoy certain subjects
Willing to do what is necessary to achieve goals later in life
Not altogether enthusiastic about school as it exists today
More challenging than my current school
Similar
Somewhat less challenging
Much less challenging
Small student/faculty ratio
Internships/work experiences
Considerable freedom in choosing courses
Programs for students with learning style differences (LD, ADD, ADHD, etc.)
Independent study options
Applying what I learn to real world problems
Preparation for the military
More hands-on learning opportunities
Counseling/psychological/medical services
Courses geared to my specific academic/career interests
Excellent study abroad options
Research opportunities
Personalized academic advising
Personalized career advising
Writing center
East (New England & Mid-Atlantic States)
Southeast (Virginia to Florida)
South (Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas & Louisiana)
Midwest (Great Lakes States & Upper Mississippi Valley: MN, WI, IA, MI, MO, IL, IN & OH)
Midwest (Plain States: N. Dakota, S. Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska & Oklahoma)
Southwest (Texas, New Mexico, & Arizona)
Rocky Mountain States (Colorado, Utah, Nevada, & Wyoming)
Pacific Northwest (Oregon, Washington, & Montana)
California
Hawaii
Rural area (somewhat isolated)
Rural area (near a major metropolitan area)
Within a major city (lack of green space is not an issue)
Suburban
No preference
Near home (close enough to get home on weekends)
Close enough to drive home for holidays in a day
Greater distance from home is important
No preference
Intimate college/university (1,500 or fewer)
Smaller mid-size college/university (2,000-4,500)
Mid-size university (5,000-10,500)
Large university (12,000+)
Very large university (20,000+)
No preference
Largely enjoy doing things with a small group of friends
Opportunity to party when you feel in the mood
Variety of activities available (athletics, arts, lectures, camping, travel)
Healthy balance between non-Greek and Greek participation
Strong participation in fraternities and sororities
Easy access to major metropolitan area for entertainment
Most students live on campus
Lots of spectator sports
An environmentally active student body
Going to athletic games is a big social event
Lots of students participate in intramural sports
Fraternities/sororities available
Specialized programs for women/gay/multicultural students
Lots of weekend activities
The food is good
The food is good
A beautiful campus
Many leadership opportunities available
Nice residence halls/living spaces
Where a sense of community exists
Where I am recognized for accomplishments outside of class
Where I don’t feel like a number
Community service/volunteer opportunities
Very spirited
No preference
Very important
Somewhat important
Unimportant
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