Student Success Stories

Please complete the following form to submit your entry for the Fall 2009 Student Success Stories Contest.

By submitting this form, I indicate that I have read and agree to all of the Fall 2009 Strayer University Student Success Stories Official Contest Rules available online by clicking here as well as the Strayer University Privacy Policy available by clicking here.

I allow Strayer University to use my name, likeness, voice and/or other biographical data for purposes of advertising without further compensation unless prohibited by law. I agree to allow Strayer University to tell my story through the Scholar magazine and also through the news media on a local or national basis. All entries are the property of Strayer University and are not returnable.

Personal Information

Name: *

Student ID Number: *

E-mail Address: *

Preferred Phone Number: *

City of Residence:

Degree Pursuing: *

Estimated Graduation Date: *

Home Campus: *

How many courses have you taken online?:

Employment

Occupation/Industry: *

Name of Current Employer: *

Job Title: *

Employer City:

Employer State:

Do you hold a management position?: *

If yes, describe the scope of your responsibilities, such as the nature of your work, number of employees, budget, etc.:

250-500 characters

Do you use employer-provided tuition reimbursement?:

How will earning a degree affect you professionally?: *

Select all that apply. To select multiple responses, press the Control key while highlighting.

How will earning your degree give you an "edge" at work or in general?: *

250-500 characters

Do you own your own business?:

If yes, what is the industry or field of your business?:

Number of Employees:

Do you currently serve in the Armed Forces?: *

If no, you may skip the next 5 questions and proceed directly to the essay portion.

Which branch and where are you stationed?:

Maximum 100 characters

Please describe your job in the Armed Forces.:

250-500 characters

Do the Armed Forces pay your tuition?:

Have you ever pursued your studies at Strayer University while deployed overseas?:

If yes, please list the region where you were deployed.:

100 characters

Education

Other degrees received from Strayer University:

Select all that apply. To select multiple responses, press the Control key while highlighting.

How has your work experiences helped you in class or with your coursework?: *

Before coming to Strayer, had you attempted to pursue a college degree in the past at another school?: *

Yes

If yes, how long ago was that attempt?:

Less than a year

1-5 years

5-10 years

10 or more years

What made you decide to get your degree and why did you start now?:

Tell us about your family and your schedule, or a typical “day in the life” of your household.:

How do you juggle school-work with family responsibilities?

What are some of the challenges of pursuing a college degree as an adult and how do you overcome them?:

How have you and your classmates supported one another in the effort to earn your degrees?:

(e.g., study together, provide moral support, etc.)

How have Strayer University faculty and staff supported your efforts to earn a degree?: *

Community and Professional Contributions

Outside of work, are there any areas in which you serve as a role model or show exceptional leadership?: *

(e.g., volunteering, civic involvement, etc.)

If yes, please describe::

Tell us about any honors/awards received from other organizations or milestones: *

Such as having a book or article published, creating a non-profit organization or holding a patent, etc.

Tell us your story: Why now? Why Strayer University? How you do it and how a degree will impact your life?: *

All responses must be no more than 5000 characters

EXTRA CREDIT: Would you like to submit a video of your life as a student?: *

yes

If you would like, you can submit a video testimonial to provide an extra glimpse of your dedication and determination in earning your degree as an adult. It is not required as part of the entry.

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