D. Major Selection and Academic Advising 16. Some choose a major, but they are neither required nor strongly encouraged to do so. They are strongly encouraged to select a major. They are required to select a major. Students are generally pleased with academic advising.
Students have mixed reactions to academic advising.
Students are highly displeased with academic advising. If so, please name and describe. About This Survey. This survey is one part of a larger national survey initiative designed to investigate the first college year in American higher education. A separate section of the survey investigates co-curricular programs, policies, and practices and is currently being forwarded to student affairs administrators for completion.