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Background Information

Current Year at your school:

High School Type:

High School Location

USA

International

Involvement in Academic Competitions

Did you participate in any academic competitions in high school?

Yes

How important were these competitions to your high school experience?

Extremely important

Somewhat important

Neutral

Somewhat not important

Extremely not important

Time Commitment: On average, how many hours per week did you dedicate to preparing for competitions?

0-2

3-5

5-10

>10

Types of Competitions Participated In

Select the types of academic competitions you participated in:

General Categories

Science Fair (Regeneron etc.)

Speech & Debate

Hackathons

Quiz Bowls (NAQT etc.

Olympiads (Math, Computing, Biology, Genius etc.)

Multi-subject (i.e. Academic Decathlon, MIST etc.)

Robotics (FIRST Robotics, LEGO, VEX, etc.)

Engineering

Writing Competitions

Math (i.e. Mathcounts, AMC 10/12, Math Leauge etc.)

Coding Challenges (Non-hackathon)

Bee(s) (Spelling, Geography, History etc.)

Language

Other

Discovery of Competitions

How did you first learn about the academic competitions you participated in? Check all that apply:

School Announcements

Academic Program

Friends/Classmates

Family

Teacher

Guidance Counselor

Community Organizations

Online Search

Other

If multiple sources, which was the most significant?

Support Channels: Were there any specific people or programs that helped you discover or get involved in competitions?

Yes

If yes, please describe

Competition Timeline and Continuation

When did you first start participating in academic competitions?

Elementary school

Middle School

High school

Did you continue competing or participating in similar activities in college?

Yes

If yes, please list or describe college-level competitions or activities

Experience & Success Levels

The following sections will seek to better understand your experiences with academic competitions in your K-12 years.

Did you primarily compete as an individual, as part of a team or both?

Individual

Team

Both

If both, did you prefer one over the other?

Preferred Individual

Preferred Team

No Preference

What was your broadest level of competition? (Select for your top 2 competition categories)

School

Local or District

State

Regional

National

International

Other

What was your highest level of achievement? (Select for your most committed competition above)

Top 100

Top 10 Finish

Top 3 Finish

Champion

Other

Satisfaction with Achievement: On a scale of Very dissatisfied to Very satisfied, how satisfied were you with your success in these competitions?

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Somewhat dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

Resources & Support

Overall Financial Impact: How would you describe the financial cost of your participation?

Minimal

Moderate

Significant

Primary Funding Source: Who funded your participation?

Family

School

Scholarships

Personal Earnings

Other

Cost Concerns: Was cost ever a concern or deterrent for you or your family?

Yes

If yes, how did it impact your participation?

Financial Support: Did you receive financial assistance?

Yes

If yes, what type?

Scholarships

School Sponsorship

Donations

Other

Preparation Methods: How did you prepare for competitions?

Self-Study

Practice with Friends/Team

School Support

Private Tutoring

Online Courses

No extra preparation

Other

Access to Resources: Did you feel you had adequate resources and support? (Scale: Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree)

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

If no, what resources were missing

Sentiments & Reflections

Positive Experiences: What was the most rewarding aspect of participating?

Recognition Received: Did you receive special recognition for competing from any of the following? (Select all that apply)

School

Family

Community

National

Social Media

Other

What motivated you to participate in academic competitions? (Please select up to three motivations)

Personal Interest

Academic Goals

College Admissions

Resume Building

Financial Rewards

Prizes

Friendly Competition

Rivalry or School Spirit

Social Recognition

Family Tradition

Teacher Influence

Mentor Influence

Other

Ranking and Comparison: Would you have liked to see how you ranked or rated against other competitors nationally, either before or after the competitions?

Yes

Would rankings and ratings have helped motivate you, or would it have added more pressure?

Motivated

Added Pressure

Both

Neutral

Challenges: Did you experience any major challenges?

Yes

If yes, describe

Personal Growth: How do you feel these experiences impacted you? (Scale: Not at All to Very Significantly)

Very Significantly

Significantly

Mildly

Very Mildly

Not at All

Stress and Pressure: Did you feel pressure or stress from participating?

Very Significantly

Significantly

Mildly

Very Mildly

Not at All

Skills Acquired: What skills did you develop through competing? (Select all that apply)

Public Speaking

Researching

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Teamwork

Resilience

Domain Knowledge

Other

Career/Academic Influence: Did these experiences influence your major or career interests?

Yes

Continued Passion: Do these skills and experiences still impact you today?

Very Significantly

Significantly

Mildly

Very Mildly

Not at All

Advice and Future Involvement

Advice for Others: What advice would you give to high school students or mentors about competitions

Interest in Coaching or Mentorship: Would you be interested in coaching, mentoring, or leading a course in your competition area?

Yes

Maybe

If yes or maybe, in what capacity? (Checkboxes: Individual Coaching, Group Mentorship, Course/Workshop Leader, Online Resources, Panels)

Individual Coaching

Group Coaching/Mentorship

Course/Workshop Leader

Online Resources

Panels

Contest Design

Event Planning

Other

Preferred Engagement Format as a supporter:

In-Person

Virtual

Pre-Recorded Materials

Written Materials

Future Opportunities: Would you be interested in joining a platform that supports students in discovering and preparing for academic competitions?

Yes

Additional Comments on Coaching or Mentorship: Any other thoughts on how you’d like to be involved?

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Did you ever consider participating in an academic competition during high school

Yes

Interest Level: On a scale of Not at all interested to Very interested, how interested were you in participating in academic competitions?

Very Interested

Somewhat interested

Neutral

Somewhat not interested

Not at all interested

Awareness: Were you aware of academic competition opportunities available to students at your high school?

Yes

Primary Reason: What was the main reason you didn’t participate in academic competitions?

Lack of Interest

Lack of Time

Didn't Know About Opportunities

Financial Constraints

Transportation or Accessibility Issues

Family Obligations

Social or Peer Pressure

Didn't Feel Prepared or Qualified

Other

Additional Barriers: Were there other factors that discouraged you from participating?(Required)

Encouragement from Others: Did anyone encourage you to consider academic competitions?

Yes

If yes, who?

Teachers

Family

Friends

Guidance Counselor

Other

School or Community Support: Do you feel there were resources or support systems at your school that could have helped you participate if you’d been interested? (Scale: Strongly Agree to Strongly Disagree)(Required)

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Interest in Retrospect: Looking back, do you wish you had participated in academic competitions?

Yes

If yes, what would have motivated or enabled you to participate

Interest in Academic Competitions Today: Are you currently interested in academic competitions, either for personal interest or to mentor others?

Yes

Maybe

Future Opportunities: Would you be interested in joining a platform that supports K-12 students in discovering and preparing for academic competitions?

Yes

Maybe

Alternative Activities: Were there other extracurricular activities you pursued instead?

Yes

If yes, please describe

Your Help is Much Appreciated

Thank you for sharing your experiences! Your insights are invaluable and will contribute to building a supportive platform for future competitors and other students. If you have opted in for follow up engagement we will be sending our follow up information early December. We are looking forward to your continued support.

Would you be open to a 15-minute live interview to discuss your experiences in more detail for a $20 gift card or swag?

Yes

Would you like to receive updates on this project, including survey results and progress?

Yes

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