23. How influential the following factors when you made the decision to attend UCD? Please rate.

Influencing Factors Academic reputation of UCD Prestige of the university Quality of facilities Quality and reputation of the faculty Quality and reputation of the students Preparation for employment Cost (tuition, room and board) Scholarships awarded Availability of other financial aid Size of classes Campus safety and security Variety of majors offered Competitiveness of admissions standards City in which campus is located Distance from home Prominence of university athletic teams Opportunities after graduation Diversity of the faculty Diversity of the students Student support services for minorities Quality and reputation of courses Career opportunities available for graduates Very Influential 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Less Influential 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

24. How influential was the reference group to you for making final decision to choose UCD? Influencing Factors
Friend in high school Friend in college Parent or guardian Relative who attended the UCD

Very Influential 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3

Less Influential 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

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25. If we ask about the social factors, how influential were the following factors to influence your decision?

Influencing Factors Quality and availability of recreational services Quality and availability of student organizations Quality and availability of off-campus activities Leisure activities Campus residence halls Diversity of student body Diversity of ideas on campus Quality of social integration

Very Influential 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Less Influential 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

26. When did you begin the decision making process to select a college of university? (Please check one) Before 9 grade During 9th grade During 10 grade During 11 grade During 12 grade 27. When did you finalize your decision to attend the University College Dublin? (Please check) Before 9 grade During 12th grade 1 Yr after 12th During 10 grade During 1 half of 12 2 Yr after 12th During 11 grade During 2 half of 12 Still undecided 28. When die you finalize your decision of a major? (Please check) Before 9 grade During 12th grade 1 Yr after 12th During 10 grade During 1 half of 12 2 Yr after 12th During 11 grade During 2 half of 12th Still undecided
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29. To how many other universities did you apply? (Please check) None One Two Three Four Five or more 31. To how many other universities were you admitted? (Please check) None One Two Three Four Five or more 32. To which other institutions did you apply? (Please check all that apply) Trinity College

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