u/abarkley_ed

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I'm a PhD candidate in Education Policy, seeking for support from first-gen college students to help with my dissertation research by completing a short survey. Right now first-gen students are underrepresented in the sample, so I'm working to find more. However, we're also currently taking responses from non-first gen students who are non-STEM majors.

The survey is about how you perceive your high school and early college preparation and whether it actually helped you succeed academically. There are no right or wrong answers. It takes about 10-15 minutes, and you'll have the option to enter your name and .edu email for a $5 Amazon eGift card after completing it.

You may be eligible if you're a current undergraduate and have a valid .edu email associated with a 4-year institution. Feel free to pass along to friends you think would be eligible. Just a heads up that we do manually verify submissions before sending compensation, so please only submit if you're genuinely eligible and completed the survey honestly.

Here's the link if you're interested: https://illinois.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0ih9MqfNRxkPIMe?Q_CHL

What the survey covers:

You'll be asked about your experiences and perspectives on what has helped you succeed in college, including the types of preparation you received in high school and during your early college years. There are no right or wrong answers.

Time commitment: 5-15 minutes

Survey link and more details here: https://illinois.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0ih9MqfNRxkPIMe?Q_CHL

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Hi r/aggies! I'm a PhD candidate in Education Policy, seeking for support from first-gen college students to help with my dissertation research by completing a short survey. Right now first-gen students are underrepresented in the sample, so I'm working to find more. However, you don't have to be first-gen to be eligible. You're also eligible if your parents went to college.

The survey is about how you perceive your high school and early college preparation and whether it actually helped you succeed academically. There are no right or wrong answers. It takes about 10-15 minutes, and you'll have the option to enter your name and .edu email for a $5 Amazon eGift card after completing it.

To be eligible you need to be a current undergraduate at an accredited U.S. 4-year college or university, 18 or older, and have a valid .edu email associated with a 4-year institution. Feel free to pass along to friends you think would be eligible. Just a heads up that we do manually verify submissions before sending compensation, so please only submit if you're genuinely eligible and completed the survey honestly.

Here's the link if you're interested: https://illinois.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0ih9MqfNRxkPIMe?Q_CHL

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Hi r/StudentTeaching! I was an elementary music education student teacher in 2018-2019, and I'm also a first-gen college student.

I'm now a PhD candidate in Education Policy at the University of Illinois, and I'm hoping for support from first-gen college students to help with my dissertation research by completing a short survey. Right now first-gen students are underrepresented in the sample, so I'm working to find more. However, you don't have to be first-gen to be eligible. You're also eligible if your parents went to college.

The survey is about how you perceive your high school and early college preparation and whether it actually helped you succeed academically. There are no right or wrong answers. It takes about 10-15 minutes, and you'll have the option to enter your name and .edu email for a $5 Amazon eGift card after completing it.

To be eligible you need to be a current undergraduate at an accredited U.S. 4-year college or university, 18 or older, and have a valid .edu email associated with a 4-year institution. Feel free to pass along to friends you think would be eligible. Just a heads up that we do manually verify submissions before sending compensation, so please only submit if you're genuinely eligible and completed the survey honestly.

Here's the link if you're interested: https://illinois.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0ih9MqfNRxkPIMe?Q_CHL

Feel free to ask any questions about the survey or the research!

Also, if you're interested in the transition from a teacher licensure program to graduate school, I'd be happy to answer any questions, offer any support or advice as well in return. I have a lot of great things to say about UIUC in particular!

Hi r/SampleSize! I'm a PhD researcher at the University of Illinois studying how undergraduate students perceive the usefulness of their high school and early college preparation for their current academic success.

Who can take this: Current undergraduate students at any accredited U.S. 4-year institution, 18+, you have a valid .edu email address, not an international student.

What it covers: The survey asks about your experiences and perspectives on what has helped you succeed in college, including various types of preparation from high school and early college.

Time: 10-15 minutes

Incentive: After completing the survey, you'll have the choice to submit your name and .edu email to receive a $5 Amazon eGift card. Just a heads up that compensation requires a valid .edu email, and we do manually verify responses before payout, so please only submit if you're actually eligible and completed the survey genuinely!

Survey link: https://illinois.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0ih9MqfNRxkPIMe?Q_CHL

Hi r/UIUC! I'm a PhD researcher here at the University of Illinois studying how undergraduate students perceive the usefulness of their high school and early college preparation for their current academic success. This is part of my dissertation research, so I genuinely appreciate every response.

Who can participate:

• Current (non-international) undergraduate students at any accredited U.S. 4-year college or university
• 18 or older
• Have a valid .edu email address
• Particularly looking for first-gen college students, though non-FG students also still eligible!

What the survey covers:

You'll be asked about your experiences and perspectives on what has helped you succeed in college, including the types of preparation you received in high school and during your early college years. There are no right or wrong answers.

Time commitment: 10-15 minutes

Compensation: After completing the survey, you'll have the choice to submit your name and .edu email to receive a $5 Amazon eGift card. Just a heads up that compensation requires a valid .edu email, and we do manually verify responses before payout, so please only submit if you're actually eligible and completed the survey genuinely!

Survey link: https://illinois.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0ih9MqfNRxkPIMe?Q_CHL

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Hi r/UCR! I'm a PhD researcher at the University of Illinois studying how undergraduate students perceive the usefulness of their high school and early college preparation for their current academic success. This is part of my dissertation research, so I genuinely appreciate every response.

Who can participate:

• Current (non-international) undergraduate students at any accredited U.S. 4-year college or university
• 18 or older
• Have a valid .edu email address
• Particularly looking for first-gen college students, though non-FG students also still eligible!

What the survey covers:

You'll be asked about your experiences and perspectives on what has helped you succeed in college, including the types of preparation you received in high school and during your early college years. There are no right or wrong answers.

Time commitment: 10-15 minutes

Compensation: After completing the survey, you'll have the choice to submit your name and .edu email to receive a $5 Amazon eGift card. Just a heads up that compensation requires a valid .edu email, and we do manually verify responses before payout, so please only submit if you're actually eligible and completed the survey genuinely!

Survey link: https://illinois.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0ih9MqfNRxkPIMe?Q_CHL

Hi r/SurveyExchange! I'm a PhD researcher at the University of Illinois studying how undergraduate students perceive the usefulness of their high school and early college preparation for their current academic success.

Who can take this: Current undergraduate students at any accredited U.S. 4-year institution, 18+, you have a valid .edu email address.

What it covers: The survey asks about your experiences and perspectives on what has helped you succeed in college, including various types of preparation from high school and early college.

Time: 10-15 minutes

Incentive: After completing the survey, you'll have the choice to submit your name and .edu email to receive a $5 Amazon eGift card. Just a heads up that compensation requires a valid .edu email, and we do manually verify responses before payout, so please only submit if you're actually eligible and completed the survey genuinely!

Survey link: https://illinois.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0ih9MqfNRxkPIMe?Q_CHL

Happy to return the favor!

They have plenty of 1 star reviews on Google with several 5 star reviews too, wondering if those 5 star reviews are fake or incentivized.