Adult / Online Standard Matching Survey

Lauren Ficker

Updated June 10, 2024 14:18

Matching surveys vary slightly by program design, in order to best suit each specific program's population and goals. Review the standard matching survey for Adult / Online programs below.

NOTE: Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

Mentee Matching Survey

*Which of these career fields are you in/interested in?
- Select as many as you like.
  - Computers & technology
  - Health & medicine
  - Education
  - Psychology & counseling
  - Government & policy
  - Social work
  - Marketing
  - Sales
  - Art
  - Communications
  - Management, business, & finance
  - Engineering & architecture
  - Science
  - Hospitality
  - Music & entertainment
  - Law
  - Military & armed forces
  - Other
    - Free Response
*Tell us about yourself, ___.
- The following 2 questions relate to life experiences, as some students appreciate mentors from a similar background. Did or do any of these apply to you? Select as many as you like.
  - Parent
  - Non-native English speaker
  - Not born in America
  - Neither of my parents completed a two- or four-year college degree
  - Speak multiple languages
  - International student
  - Traveled internationally
  - Living at home while in school
  - LGBTQ+
  - Attending community college
  - School is in a different state or country
  - Unsure about career
  - Not sure what to study
  - Attending college as an adult
  - Transferred campuses or universities
  - Military service
  - None of these
  - Other
    - Free Response
Do you want a mentor who has had any of these particular life experiences?
- Select as many as you like.
  - Cared for a family member
  - Changed schools many times
  - Dealt with bullies
  - Worked a job during school
  - Death of a friend or family member
  - Grew up in a single-parent household
  - Is single parent
  - Parents separated
  - Supported family financially
  - Had difficulty getting along with family
  - Overcame substance abuse
  - Discrimination in the workplace
  - Cancer survivor
  - Currently have children
  - Chronic illness
  - Struggled with debt
  - Switched careers
  - None of these
  - I prefer not to answer
  - Other
    - Free Response
In which of the following languages are you comfortable holding a conversation?
- Select as many as you like.
  - American Sign Language
  - Arabic
  - Cantonese
  - English
  - French
  - German
  - Hindi/Urdu
  - Japanese
  - Korean
  - Mandarin
  - Portuguese
  - Russian
  - Spanish
  - Thai
  - Vietnamese
  - Other
    - Free Response
What's your ideal mentor's main college major or academic program?
- We try our best, but keep in mind that it's often very hard to find an exact match. If your choice isn't in the list, choose "None of the above." Skip this question if major isn't important to you.
  - Accounting
  - Anthropology
  - Arabic
  - Architecture
  - Art
  - Art History
  - Biological and Biomedical Science
  - Business
  - Chemistry
  - Chinese
  - Classics
  - Communications
  - Computer Science
  - Criminal Justice
  - Economics
  - Education
  - Engineering, Chemical
  - Engineering, Civil
  - Engineering, Electrical
  - Engineering, Mechanical
  - English
  - Entrepreneurship
  - Film Studies
  - Finance
  - French
  - Gender Studies
  - German
  - History
  - International Business
  - Italian
  - Japanese
  - Journalism
  - Korean
  - Linguistics
  - Literature
  - Marketing
  - Mathematics & Statistics
  - Nursing
  - Philosophy
  - Physics
  - Political Science / Government
  - Portuguese
  - Psychology
  - Religious Studies
  - Russian
  - Social Work
  - Sociology
  - Spanish
  - Statistics
  - Theater
  - Urban Studies & Planning
  - Undecided
  - None of the above
    - Free Response
These are a few of my favorite things…
- Select as many as you like.
  - Coding
  - Community service
  - Concerts
  - Dancing
  - Exploring new places
  - Family time
  - Gym
  - Hiking
  - History
  - Learning foreign languages
  - Movies
  - Museums
  - Performing in a band
  - Photography
  - Playing/watching sports
  - Reding
  - Religion and prayer
  - Science fiction & fantasy
  - Shopping
  - Singing
  - Traveling
  - Trying new foods
  - Video games
  - Watching TV
  - Writing
  - Yoga
  - Other
    - Free Response
*How old are you?
- Free Response
- If answer >25, follow-up:
  - We do our best to match adult students with a mentor who is their age or older, but due to mentor capacity, this is not always possible. If we only have younger mentors available, would you be ok with that?
    - Yes, I'd be ok with being matched with someone younger than me
    - No, I'd rather not be matched if you only have people younger than me
Fill in the blank! I want a mentor who is __ year(s) older than me.
- For example, if you are 18 years old and want a mentor who is 23 years old, your answer would be 5.
  - Free Response
*Out of the preferences you just shared, which is most important to you?
- My mentor is about the age I requested.
- My mentor and I speak the same language (besides English).
- My mentor and I have the same academic interests.
- My mentor and I have the same interests (outside of school).
- My mentor and I have faced similar challenges in life.
- My mentor and I have similar career interests.
- All of these are equally important to me.
- Something else matters to me.
  - What matters most to you? Please describe briefly, and we'll do our best to take this into account.
    - Free Response
*What is one goal you'd like your mentor to help with in this mentorship?
- One important thing this program strives to do is help mentees like you feel a sense of confidence and belonging at your school. What is one goal you'd like your mentor to help you with in this area?
  - Succeed in my classes
  - Make friends
  - Get an internship
  - Develop a healthy balance between school and other commitments
  - Learn more about my career options
  - Get involved in campus events, clubs, and/or other organizations
  - Learn how to navigate campus services
  - Explore leadership opportunities
  - Choose my major or minor
  - Learn more about financial aid and / or scholarships
  - Develop networking skills/experience
*What is your gender?
- Male
- Female
- Non-binary
- I prefer not to answer
- Other
  - Free Response
*What is your race/ethnicity?
- Select as many as you like.
  - American Indian or Alaska Native
  - Asian or Asian-American
  - Black/African-American
  - Hispanic/Latino
  - Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
  - White (non-Hispanic)
  - I prefer not to answer
  - Other
    - Free Response
*Different mentors and students prefer different communication frequencies. Would you be OK being in touch with your mentee…
- Select as many as you like.
  - Once per month or less
    - Got it. Sounds like you may be looking for more occasional support. Would you be interested in a lower-touch mentorship?
    - We'd connect you with a mentor who can answer your questions by email or SMS, and you wouldn't be expected to meet monthly. If you find yourself wanting more 1:1 support in the future, you can let us know at any time and we'll switch you to a 1:1 mentor. If you say no, we'll match you with a 1:1 mentor.
      - Yes
      - No
  - Once or twice a month
    - Got it. Sounds like you may be looking for more occasional support. Would you be interested in a lower-touch mentorship?
    - We'd connect you with a mentor who can answer your questions by email or SMS, and you wouldn't be expected to meet monthly. If you find yourself wanting more 1:1 support in the future, you can let us know at any time and we'll switch you to a 1:1 mentor. If you say no, we'll match you with a 1:1 mentor.
      - Yes
      - No
  - Once per week
  - More than once per week
Would you be open to connecting with your mentor over any of these social media platforms?
- Nothing will happen automatically — we'll ask for your details first!
- Select as many as you would like.
  - Facebook
    - How can your mentor find you on Facebook?
  - LinkedIn
    - How can your mentor find you on LinkedIn?
  - Instagram
    - How can your mentor find you on Instagram?
  - Twitter
    - How can your mentor find you on Twitter?
  - None of the above
What is one question you want your mentor to help you answer? (We may share this with your mentor. It can be big or small—if no questions come to mind, feel free to skip this.)
- Free Response

*One quick thing-- by typing your name below, you agree to the following:

As a mentee, I, NAME will...

Confirm that I am age 13 or older.
Meet with my mentor via videochat, text, email, in person, and/or phone. (We recommend once per month, though you should meet as often as is helpful.)
Click "Report Conversation" on app.mentorcollective.org at the end of each conversation to give feedback, let INSTITUTION NAME know my mentorship is happening, and help make the program better. (We can't run the program without this!)
Understand that my mentor may share updates with INSTITUTION NAME to make sure I have access to the best resources.

Mentor Collective provides services intended for educational and informational purposes only. You should not rely on the program as a substitute for, nor does it replace, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

If you have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult a physician or other health-care professional. Mentor Collective and its mentors do not assume liability for any losses, injuries, or damages, nor any actions undertaken during or after interacting with a mentor.

Mentor Matching Survey

*Which of these career fields are you in/interested in?
- Select as many as you like.
  - Computers & technology
  - Health & medicine
  - Education
  - Psychology & counseling
  - Government & policy
  - Social work
  - Marketing
  - Sales
  - Art
  - Communications
  - Management, business, & finance
  - Engineering & architecture
  - Science
  - Hospitality
  - Music & entertainment
  - Law
  - Military & armed forces
  - Other
    - Free Response
*Tell us about yourself, ___.
- The following 2 questions relate to life experiences, as some students appreciate mentors from a similar background. Did or do any of these apply to you? Select as many as you like.
  - Parent
  - Non-native English speaker
  - Not born in this country
  - Neither of my parents completed a two or four-year college degree
  - Speak multiple languages
  - International student
  - Traveled internationally
  - Lived at home while in school
  - LGBTQ+
  - Attending community college
  - School is in a different state or country
  - Unsure about career
  - Not sure what to study
  - Attending college as an adult
  - Transferred campuses or universities
  - None of these
  - Other
    - Free Response
*What about the following?
- Some mentees are looking for mentors with particular life experiences. Select as many as you like.
  - Cared for a family member
  - Changed schools many times
  - Dealt with bullies
  - Worked a job during school
  - Death of a friend or family member
  - Grew up in a single-parent household
  - Is single parent
  - Parents separated
  - Supported family financially
  - Had difficulty getting along with family
  - Overcame substance abuse
  - Discrimination in the workplace
  - Cancer survivor
  - Currently have children
  - Chronic illness
  - Struggled with debt
  - Switched careers
  - None of these
  - I prefer not to answer
  - Other
    - Free Response
In which of the following languages are you comfortable holding a conversation?
- Select as many as you like.
  - American Sign Language
  - Arabic
  - Cantonese
  - English
  - French
  - German
  - Hindi/Urdu
  - Japanese
  - Korean
  - Mandarin
  - Portuguese
  - Russian
  - Spanish
  - Thai
  - Vietnamese
  - Other
    - Free Response
Which of the following best describes, or described, your major?
- If yours isn't in the list, choose "None of the above."
  - Accounting
  - Anthropology
  - Arabic
  - Architecture
  - Art
  - Art History
  - Biological and Biomedical Science
  - Business
  - Chemistry
  - Chinese
  - Classics
  - Communications
  - Computer Science
  - Criminal Justice
  - Economics
  - Education
  - Engineering, Chemical
  - Engineering, Civil
  - Engineering, Electrical
  - Engineering, Mechanical
  - English
  - Entrepreneurship
  - Film Studies
  - Finance
  - French
  - Gender Studies
  - German
  - History
  - International Business
  - Italian
  - Japanese
  - Journalism
  - Korean
  - Linguistics
  - Literature
  - Marketing
  - Mathematics & Statistics
  - Nursing
  - Philosophy
  - Physics
  - Political Science / Government
  - Portuguese
  - Psychology
  - Religious Studies
  - Russian
  - Social Work
  - Sociology
  - Spanish
  - Statistics
  - Theater
  - Urban Studies & Planning
  - Undecided
  - None of the above
    - Free Response
These are a few of my favorite things…
- Select as many as you like.
  - Coding
  - Community service
  - Concerts
  - Dancing
  - Exploring new places
  - Family time
  - Gym
  - Hiking
  - History
  - Learning foreign languages
  - Movies
  - Museums
  - Performing in a band
  - Photography
  - Playing/watching sports
  - Reding
  - Religion and prayer
  - Science fiction & fantasy
  - Shopping
  - Singing
  - Traveling
  - Trying new foods
  - Video games
  - Watching TV
  - Writing
  - Yoga
  - Other
    - Free Response
*Can you take on 5 mentees? This is in addition to any mentees you may be currently supporting. (If you can’t, we’ll ask you how many you prefer in the next question.)
- Our data shows that you can expect around 60% of your mentees to engage regularly. We’ll talk more about this in training.
  - Yes
  - No
    - How many mentees can you support?
      1. We may not match you up to your maximum.
        
        1
        
        2
        
        3
        
        4
Some students only have a few questions throughout the year and are looking for occasional support. Would you be interested in providing support to 10 such students instead of being a 1:1 mentor?
- The main mode of communication would be SMS or email, rather than in-person or video chat meetings, and the time commitment is similar or less. We'll contact you if an opportunity becomes available.
  - Yes
  - No
  - Maybe; I want to know more
*Do you prefer to work with a mentee who identifies as…
- Male
- Female
- Non-binary
- No preference
- Other
  - Free Response
*How old are you?
- We've found that age compatibility can make for better matches.
  - Free Response
*What is your gender?
- Male
- Female
- Non-binary
- I prefer not to answer
- Other
  - Free Response
*What is your race/ethnicity?
- Select as many as you like.
  - American Indian or Alaska Native
  - Asian or Asian-American
  - Black/African-American
  - Hispanic/Latino
  - Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
  - White (non-Hispanic)
  - I prefer not to answer
  - Other
*INSTITUTION NAME graduation year:
- Free Response
*Different mentors and students prefer different communication frequencies. Would you be OK being in touch with your mentee…
- Select as many as you like.
  - Once per month or less
  - Once or twice a month
  - Once per week
  - More than once per week
Would you be open to connecting with your mentee over any of these social media platforms?
- Nothing will happen automatically — we'll ask for your details first!
- Select as many as you would like.
  - Facebook
    - How can your mentee find you on Facebook?
  - LinkedIn
    - How can your mentee find you on LinkedIn?
  - Instagram
    - How can your mentee find you on Instagram?
  - Twitter
    - How can your mentee find you on Twitter?
  - None of the above
Optional: What was your biggest challenge in school, and how did you overcome it?
- Your response may be shared with your mentees.
  - Free Response
Is there anything else we should know when searching for your mentee? Why are you volunteering as a mentor?
- Free Response

*Thanks for taking the matching survey! By typing your name below, you agree to the following Mentor Code of Conduct:

As a member of the PROGRAM NAME Mentor Collective I, NAME will...

Reach out once per month to support my mentees.
Check in with each of my mentees once a month, using the Discussion Guides on app.mentorcollective.org as needed.
Click "Report Conversation" on app.mentorcollective.org at the end of each conversation, to share my insights and let INSTITUTION NAME know my mentorship is happening. (We can't run the program without this!)
Notify Mentor Collective if my mentees are not responsive for 2 weeks. (We'll help out!)
Notify Mentor Collective if I am no longer able to meet the program expectations.
Obey the law in all activities relating to my participation in this program.
Treat my mentee(s) as an individual, not a country, race, class, gender, or stereotype.
If I believe (to the best of my judgement) that my mentee is emotionally or physically at risk, I will share my concern with help@mentorcollective.org and/or my school.