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Note: Below is Data from the 2003 USP Alumni Survey. For the most recent survey results, please click here.

"Based on my personal experience, I would rate my USP preparation in the following areas as..."

Knowledge/Skill Area High Effectiveness Moderate Effectiveness Low Effectiveness
1. Writing skills 77(36.8%) 87(41.6%) 45(21.5%)

2. Mathematical skills
107(51.2%) 82(39.2%) 20(9.6%)
3. General science 152(72.7%) 51(24.4%) 6(2.9%)
4. Critical thinking/problem solving skills 151(72.6%) 47(22.6%) 10(4.8%)
5. Professional skills in my discipline 174(83.3%) 24(11.5%) 11(5.3%)
6. Communication skills 116(55.5%) 68(32.5%) 25(12.0%)
7. General liberal arts 26(12.6%) 85(41.1%) 96(46.4%)
8. Understanding of myself 83(40.3%) 66(32.0%) 57(27.7%)
9. Development of my interest in leadership and service to others 81(39.1%) 65(31.4%) 61(29.5%)
10. Ability to locate and use professional literature 147(70.3%) 44(21.1%) 18(8.6%)
11. Ethical/moral decision making skills 110(52.9%) 71(34.1%) 27(13.0%)

(Note: The two highest and the two lowest response options were collapsed to form the high and low effectiveness categories. Missing responses were eliminated from percentage calculations.)

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