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Week 0, Prenotice, New Sample

MR JOHN DOE

123 MAIN STREET

ANYTOWN, ST 12345


Dear Mr. John Doe:

We are asking for your help with the 2015 National Survey of College Graduates. This survey collects information about how people use their education over time and as economic conditions change. Since the 1970s, theNational Science Foundation (NSF), an agency of the federal government, has sponsored and the U.S. Census Bureau has conducted this ongoing study.


In a few days, you will receive a mailing from us that will provide a fuller description of the survey and our specific reasons for contacting you. Your participation will ensure the validity of the survey results.


If you do not receive additional information from us within two weeks or have any questions about the survey, please contact the Census Bureau between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. Eastern Time on our toll-free number at 1-888-262-5935 or send an e-mail to nscg@census.gov.


For more information about the National Survey of College Graduates, please visit the NSF’s web site:

http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/srvygrads.


We would greatly appreciate your participation in this valuable national survey.


Sincerely,

John H. Thompson

Director



Week 0, Prenotice, Returning Sample


MR JOHN DOE

123 MAIN STREET

ANYTOWN, ST 12345


Dear Mr. John Doe:


We are asking for your help with the 2015 National Survey of College Graduates. Since the 1970s, the National Science Foundation (NSF), an agency of the federal government, has sponsored and the U.S. Census Bureau has conducted this ongoing study. In the past, you contributed to an NSF-sponsored survey of the college-educated population. Thank you – that information provided government, business, and academic institutions with crucial data on the career paths of college-educated individuals within the United States. The 2015 version of this survey will enable us to update knowledge about how people use their education as they age and as economic conditions change.


In a few days, you will receive a mailing from us that will provide a fuller description of the survey and our specific reasons for contacting you. Your participation will ensure the validity of the survey results.


If you do not receive additional information from us within two weeks or have any questions about the survey, please contact the Census Bureau between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. Eastern Time on our toll-free number at 1-888-262- 5935 or send an e-mail to nscg@census.gov.


For more information about the National Survey of College Graduates, please visit the NSF’s web site:

http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/srvygrads.


We would greatly appreciate your participation in this valuable national survey.


Sincerely,

John H Thompson

Director



Week 1, Web Invite, New Sample


MR JOHN DOE

123 MAIN STREET

ANYTOWN, ST 12345


Dear Mr. John Doe:


We are requesting your participation in the 2015 National Survey of College Graduates (NSCG). Since the 1970s, the National Science Foundation (NSF), an agency of the federal government, has sponsored and the U.S. Census Bureau has conducted this ongoing study.


The NSCG enables us to understand and quantify the way people use their education as they age. It helps us study how their career choices and opportunities change, both over time and over varying economic conditions. Researchers and policymakers consult this valuable information, as do students who are thinking over their education and career choices, and individuals who are considering a career change.


Now, we need you to help update this important information on our country’s college-educated population. The results from earlier studies are available at the NSF’s web site at http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/srvygrads.


Because you were scientifically selected, we cannot substitute another college graduate for you. The success of this national survey depends on your participation. Your response is needed, whether you are currently working or not.


Complete the survey online by following the two easy steps listed below:

1. Go to https://respond.census.gov/nscg

2. Enter the following information on the opening screen:

Login ID:

Password:

Please complete the survey within two weeks. If you have any questions, please contact the Census Bureaubetween 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. Eastern Time on our toll-free number at 1-888-262-5935 or send an e-mail to nscg@census.gov.


Thank you for your participation in this valuable national survey. We look forward to your response.


Sincerely,

John H. Thompson

Director



Week 1, Incentive Web Invite, New Sample


MR JOHN DOE

123 MAIN STREET

ANYTOWN, ST 12345


Dear Mr. John Doe:


We are requesting your participation in the 2015 National Survey of College Graduates (NSCG). Since the 1970s, the National Science Foundation (NSF), an agency of the federal government, has sponsored and the U.S. Census Bureau has conducted this ongoing study.


In appreciation for your participation in the 2015 NSCG, we have enclosed a $30 debit card for you to use upon completion of the survey. Instructions for using the debit card are enclosed.


The NSCG enables us to understand and quantify the way people use their education as they age. It helps us study how their career choices and opportunities change, both over time and over varying economic conditions. Researchers and policymakers consult this valuable information, as do students who are thinking over their education and career choices, and individuals who are considering a career change.


Now, we need you to help update this important information on our country’s college-educated population. The results from earlier studies are available at the NSF’s web site at http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/srvygrads.


Because you were scientifically selected, we cannot substitute another college graduate for you. The success of this national survey depends on your participation. Your response is needed, whether you are currently working or not.


Complete the survey online by following the two easy steps listed below:

1. Go to https://respond.census.gov/nscg

2. Enter the following information on the opening screen:

Login ID:

Password:

Please complete the survey within two weeks. If you have any questions, please contact the Census Bureau between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. Eastern Time on our toll-free number at 1-888-262-5935 or send an e-mail to nscg@census.gov.


Thank you for your participation in this valuable national survey. We look forward to your response.


Sincerely,

John H. Thompson

Director



Week 1, Web Invite, Returning Sample


MR JOHN DOE

123 MAIN STREET

ANYTOWN, ST 12345


Dear Mr. John Doe:


We are requesting your participation in the 2015 National Survey of College Graduates (NSCG). Since the 1970s, the National Science Foundation (NSF), an agency of the federal government, has sponsored and the U.S. Census Bureau has conducted this ongoing study. In the past, you contributed to an NSF-sponsored survey of the college educated population. Thank you for your past participation.


The NSCG enables us to understand and quantify the way people use their education as they age. It helps us study how their career choices and opportunities change, both over time and over varying economic conditions. Researchers and policymakers consult this valuable information, as do students who are thinking over their education and career choices, and individuals who are considering a career change.


Now, we need you to help update this important information on our country’s college-educated population. The results from earlier studies are available at the NSF’s web site at http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/srvygrads.


Because you were scientifically selected, we cannot substitute another college graduate for you. The success of this national survey depends on your participation. Your response is needed, whether you are currently working or not.


Complete the survey online by following the two easy steps listed below:

1. Go to https://respond.census.gov/nscg

2. Enter the following information on the opening screen:

Login ID:

Password:

Please complete the survey within two weeks. If you have any questions, please contact the Census Bureau between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. Eastern Time on our toll-free number at 1-888-262-5935 or send an e-mail to nscg@census.gov.


Thank you for your participation in this valuable national survey. We look forward to your response.


Sincerely,

John H. Thompson

Director



Week 1, Incentive Web Invite, Returning Sample


MR JOHN DOE

123 MAIN STREET

ANYTOWN, ST 12345


Dear Mr. John Doe:

We are requesting your participation in the 2015 National Survey of College Graduates (NSCG). Since the 1970s, the National Science Foundation (NSF), an agency of the federal government, has sponsored and the U.S. Census Bureau has conducted this ongoing study. In the past, you contributed to an NSF-sponsored survey of the college educated population. Thank you for your past participation.


In appreciation for your participation in the 2015 NSCG, we have enclosed a $30 debit card for you to use upon completion of the survey. Instructions for using the debit card are enclosed.


The NSCG enables us to understand and quantify the way people use their education as they age. It helps us study how their career choices and opportunities change, both over time and over varying economic conditions. Researchers and policymakers consult this valuable information, as do students who are thinking over their education and career choices, and individuals who are considering a career change.


Now, we need you to help update this important information on our country’s college-educated population. The results from earlier studies are available at the NSF’s web site at http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/srvygrads.


Because you were scientifically selected, we cannot substitute another college graduate for you. The success of this national survey depends on your participation. Your response is needed, whether you are currently working or not.


Complete the survey online by following the two easy steps listed below:

1. Go to https://respond.census.gov/nscg

2. Enter the following information on the opening screen:

Login ID:

Password:

Please complete the survey within two weeks. If you have any questions, please contact the Census Bureau between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. Eastern Time on our toll-free number at 1-888-262-5935 or send an e-mail to nscg@census.gov.


Thank you for your participation in this valuable national survey. We look forward to your response.


Sincerely,

John. H. Thompson

Director



Week 1, Questionnaire and Web Invite, Returning Sample


MR JOHN DOE

123 MAIN STREET

ANYTOWN, ST 12345


Dear Mr. John Doe:


We are requesting your participation in the 2015 National Survey of College Graduates (NSCG). Since the 1970s, the National Science Foundation (NSF), an agency of the federal government, has sponsored and the U.S. Census Bureau has conducted this ongoing study. In the past, you contributed to an NSF-sponsored survey of the college educated population. Thank you for your past participation.


The NSCG enables us to understand and quantify the way people use their education as they age. It helps us study how their career choices and opportunities change, both over time and over varying economic conditions. Researchers and policymakers consult this valuable information, as do students who are thinking over their education and career choices, and individuals who are considering a career change.


Now, we need you to help update this important information on our country’s college-educated population. The results from earlier studies are available at the NSF’s web site at http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/srvygrads.


Because you were scientifically selected, we cannot substitute another college graduate for you. The success of this national survey depends on your participation. Your response is needed, whether you are currently working or not.


We would greatly appreciate your response to this survey online. The Census Bureau is using the Internet to collect information in an effort to conserve natural resources, save taxpayers’ money, and process your data more efficiently. To respond to this survey online, please:

1. Go to https://respond.census.gov/nscg

2. Enter the following information on the opening screen:

Login ID:

Password:

If you prefer, you may respond by filling out the enclosed paper questionnaire. We have included a postage paid envelope for your convenience.


Please complete the survey within two weeks. If you have any questions, please contact the Census Bureau between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. Eastern Time on our toll-free number at 1-888-262-5935 or send an e-mail to nscg@census.gov.


Thank you for your participation in this valuable national survey. We look forward to your response.


Sincerely,

John H. Thompson

Director



Week 1, Incentive Questionnaire and Web Invite, Returning Sample


MR JOHN DOE

123 MAIN STREET

ANYTOWN, ST 12345


Dear Mr. John Doe:


We are requesting your participation in the 2015 National Survey of College Graduates (NSCG). Since the 1970s, the National Science Foundation (NSF), an agency of the federal government, has sponsored and the U.S. Census Bureau has conducted this ongoing study. In the past, you contributed to an NSF-sponsored survey of the college educated population. Thank you for your past participation.


In appreciation for your participation in the 2015 NSCG, we have enclosed a $30 debit card for you to use upon completion of the survey. Instructions for using the debit card are enclosed.


The NSCG enables us to understand and quantify the way people use their education as they age. It helps us study how their career choices and opportunities change, both over time and over varying economic conditions. Researchers and policymakers consult this valuable information, as do students who are thinking over their education and career choices, and individuals who are considering a career change.


Now, we need you to help update this important information on our country’s college-educated population. The results from earlier studies are available at the NSF’s web site at http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/srvygrads.


Because you were scientifically selected, we cannot substitute another college graduate for you. The success of this national survey depends on your participation. Your response is needed, whether you are currently working or not.


We would greatly appreciate your response to this survey online. The Census Bureau is using the Internet to collect information in an effort to conserve natural resources, save taxpayers’ money, and process your data more efficiently. To respond to this survey online, please:

1. Go to https://respond.census.gov/nscg

2. Enter the following information on the opening screen:

Login ID:

Password:

If you prefer, you may respond by filling out the enclosed paper questionnaire. We have included a postage paid envelope for your convenience.


Please complete the survey within two weeks. If you have any questions, please contact the Census Bureaubetween 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. Eastern Time on our toll-free number at 1-888-262-5935 or send an e-mail tonscg@census.gov.


Thank you for your participation in this valuable national survey. We look forward to your response.

Sincerely,

John H. Thompson

Director

Week 1, Telephone and Web Invite, Returning Sample


MR JOHN DOE

123 MAIN STREET

ANYTOWN, ST 12345


Dear Mr. John Doe:


We are requesting your participation in the 2015 National Survey of College Graduates (NSCG). Since the 1970s, the National Science Foundation (NSF), an agency of the federal government, has sponsored and the U.S. Census Bureau has conducted this ongoing study. In the past, you contributed to an NSF-sponsored survey of the college educated population. Thank you for your past participation.


The NSCG enables us to understand and quantify the way people use their education as they age. It helps us study how their career choices and opportunities change, both over time and over varying economic conditions. Researchers and policymakers consult this valuable information, as do students who are thinking over their education and career choices, and individuals who are considering a career change.


Now, we need you to help update this important information on our country’s college-educated population. The results from earlier studies are available at the NSF’s web site at http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/srvygrads.


Because you were scientifically selected, we cannot substitute another college graduate for you. The success of this national survey depends on your participation. Your response is needed, whether you are currently working or not.


There are two convenient ways for you to respond: by telephone interview or by filling out the survey on the Internet. We would greatly appreciate your response to this survey online. The Census Bureau is using the Internet to collect information in an effort to save taxpayers’ money and process your data more efficiently. To respond to this survey online, please:

1. Go to https://respond.census.gov/nscg

2. Enter the following information on the opening screen:

Login ID:

Password:

If you prefer to complete this survey by telephone, a Census Bureau representative will be contacting you in a few weeks to ask for your help.


Please complete the survey within two weeks. If you have any questions, please contact the Census Bureau between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. Eastern Time on our toll-free number at 1-888-262-5935 or send an e-mail to nscg@census.gov.


Thank you for your participation in this valuable national survey. We look forward to your response.


Sincerely,

John H. Thompson

Director



Week 1, Incentive Telephone and Web Invite, Returning Sample


MR JOHN DOE

123 MAIN STREET

ANYTOWN, ST 12345


Dear Mr. John Doe:


We are requesting your participation in the 2015 National Survey of College Graduates (NSCG). Since the 1970s, the National Science Foundation (NSF), an agency of the federal government, has sponsored and the U.S. Census Bureau has conducted this ongoing study. In the past, you contributed to an NSF-sponsored survey of the college educated population. Thank you for your past participation.


In appreciation for your participation in the 2015 NSCG, we have enclosed a $30 debit card for you to use upon completion of the survey. Instructions for using the debit card are enclosed.


The NSCG enables us to understand and quantify the way people use their education as they age. It helps us study how their career choices and opportunities change, both over time and over varying economic conditions. Researchers and policymakers consult this valuable information, as do students who are thinking over their education and career choices, and individuals who are considering a career change.


Now, we need you to help update this important information on our country’s college-educated population. The results from earlier studies are available at the NSF’s web site at http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/srvygrads.


Because you were scientifically selected, we cannot substitute another college graduate for you. The success of this national survey depends on your participation. Your response is needed, whether you are currently working or not.


There are two convenient ways for you to respond: by telephone interview or by filling out the survey on the Internet. We would greatly appreciate your response to this survey online. The Census Bureau is using the Internet to collect information in an effort to save taxpayers’ money and process your data more efficiently. To respond to this survey online, please:

1. Go to https://respond.census.gov/nscg

2. Enter the following information on the opening screen:

Login ID:

Password:

If you prefer to complete this survey by telephone, a Census Bureau representative will be contacting you in a few weeks to ask for your help.


Please complete the survey within two weeks. If you have any questions, please contact the Census Bureau between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. Eastern Time on our toll-free number at 1-888-262-5935 or send an e-mail to nscg@census.gov.


Thank you for your participation in this valuable national survey. We look forward to your response.


Sincerely,

John H. Thompson

Director



Week 2, Reminder – No Incentive


MR JOHN DOE

123 MAIN STREET

ANYTOWN, ST 12345


Dear Mr. John Doe:


Last week, the U.S. Census Bureau mailed you a request for your participation in the 2015 National Survey of College Graduates (NSCG). If you have completed the survey, thank you very much. If you have not had an opportunity to participate in the survey, please take a few moments to complete the survey online. The survey web site is secure, and all information that you provide is strictly confidential and protected by U.S. law. To respond to this survey online, please:

1. Go to https://respond.census.gov/nscg

2. Enter the following information on the opening screen:

Login ID:

Password:

The NSCG is the only definitive source of data about the educational and occupational outcomes of our Nation’s college-educated population. By surveying college graduates, we can improve our understanding about the relationship between college training and how people later use their education. If you are interested in learning more about the NSCG, please visit http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/srvygrads.


If you have any questions regarding the survey, please call our toll-free number at 1-888-262-5935 or send an email to nscg@census.gov. Staff are available from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time to assist you.


Thank you in advance for your contribution to this valuable national survey.


Sincerely,

John H. Thompson

Director



Week 2, Reminder – Incentive


MR JOHN DOE

123 MAIN STREET

ANYTOWN, ST 12345


Dear Mr. John Doe:


Last week, the U.S. Census Bureau mailed you a $30 debit card along with our request for your participation in the 2015 National Survey of College Graduates (NSCG). In appreciation for your participation in the NSCG, we provided this debit card for you to use after you completed the survey. If you have completed the survey, thank you very much. If you have not had an opportunity to participate in the survey, please take a few moments to complete the survey online. The survey web site is secure, and all information that you provide is strictly confidential and protected by U.S. law. To respond to this survey online, please:

1. Go to https://respond.census.gov/nscg

2. Enter the following information on the opening screen:

Login ID:

Password:

The NSCG is the only definitive source of data about the educational and occupational outcomes of our Nation’s college-educated population. By surveying college graduates, we can improve our understanding about the relationship between college training and how people later use their education. If you are interested in learning more about the NSCG, please visit http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/srvygrads.


If you have any questions regarding the survey, please call our toll-free number at 1-888-262-5935 or send an email to nscg@census.gov. Staff are available from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time to assist you.


Thank you in advance for your contribution to this valuable national survey.


Sincerely,

John H. Thompson

Director



Week 4, Web Invite


MR JOHN DOE

123 MAIN STREET

ANYTOWN, ST 12345


Dear Mr. John Doe:

About four weeks ago, we contacted you to request your participation in the 2015 National Survey of College Graduates (NSCG). This survey helps the U.S. government decide how to invest in research and education. The U.S. government’s funding of research and education influences the employment and advancement opportunities for the people of the United States.


To date, we have not received a response from you. Your response is important to this survey, even if you are retired, do not work, or work in a field that differs from that of your education or training.


Completing the survey on the web is easy, convenient, and fast. The survey web site is secure and all the

information that you provide is strictly confidential and protected by U.S. law.


Complete the survey online by following the two easy steps listed below:

1. Go to https://respond.census.gov/nscg

2. Enter the following information on the opening screen:

Login ID:

Password:

If you have any questions about the NSCG, please call us between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. Eastern Time on our toll-free number at 1-888-262-5935 or send an e-mail to nscg@census.gov.


Thank you in advance for your contribution to this valuable national survey.


Sincerely,

John H. Thompson

Director



Weeks 5, 13, 16, 20, and 24, Reminder Letter


MR JOHN DOE

123 MAIN STREET

ANYTOWN, ST 12345

Dear Mr. John Doe:


Last week, we mailed you a request for your participation in the 2015 National Survey of College Graduates (NSCG). If you have completed the survey, thank you very much. If you have not had an opportunity to participate in the survey, please take a few moments to complete the survey online. The survey web site is secure, and all information that you provide is strictly confidential and protected by U.S. law. To respond to this survey online, please:

1. Go to https://respond.census.gov/nscg

2. Enter the following information on the opening screen:

Login ID:

Password:

The NSCG is the only definitive source of data about the educational and occupational outcomes of our Nation’s college-educated population. By surveying college graduates, we can improve our understanding about the relationship between college training and how people later use their education. If you are interested in learning more about the NSCG, please visit http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/srvygrads.


If you have any questions regarding the survey, please call our toll-free number at 1-888-262-5935 or send an email to nscg@census.gov. Staff are available from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time to assist you.


Thank you in advance for your contribution to this valuable national survey.


Sincerely,

John H. Thompson

Director



Weeks 5, 10, 16, 20, and 24, Reminder Email, Login ID


Subject: U.S. Census Bureau Web Survey


A few weeks ago, we mailed you a request for your participation in the 2015 National Survey of College Graduates (NSCG). If you have already completed the survey, thank you for your assistance and please disregard this e-mail. If you have not had an opportunity to participate in the survey, we encourage you to complete the survey online.


The NSCG is the only definitive source of data about the educational and occupational outcomes of our Nation’s college-educated population. By surveying college graduates, we can improve our understanding about the relationship between college training and how people later use their education. If you are interested in learning more about the NSCG, please visit http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/srvygrads.


Please take a few moments to complete the survey online. The survey website is secure, and all information that you provide is strictly confidential and protected by U.S. law. To respond to the survey online, please:


1. Go to https://respond.census.gov/nscg


2. Enter your login ID:


3. Enter your password. For security purposes, you will receive your password in a separate email.


If you have any questions regarding the survey, please call our toll-free number at 1-888-262-5935 or send an email to nscg@census.gov. Staff are available from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Eastern Time, to assist you.


Benjamin M. Reist

Survey Director, National Survey of College Graduates

U.S. Census Bureau



Weeks 5, 10, 16, 20, and 24, Reminder Email, Password


Subject: U.S. Census Bureau Web Survey Login Information


Earlier today, we sent you an email with your username for the National Survey of College Graduates web survey.


Your Password is:


To respond to the survey online, please:

1. Go to https://respond.census.gov/nscg

2. Enter your login ID provided in the initial email.

3. Enter your password:


Thank you for your participation in this valuable national survey. We look forward to your response.

If you have any questions regarding the survey, please call our toll-free number at 1-888-262-5935 or send an email to nscg@census.gov. Staff are available from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Eastern Time, to assist you.


Benjamin M. Reist

Survey Director, National Survey of College Graduates

U.S. Census Bureau



Week 7, Questionnaire and Web Invite


MR JOHN DOE

123 MAIN STREET

ANYTOWN, ST 12345


Dear Mr. John Doe:


A few weeks ago, the U.S. Census Bureau contacted you to complete the 2015 National Survey of College Graduates (NSCG). If you have not already completed the survey, thank you very much. If you have not had an opportunity to participate in the survey, please complete the survey soon using ONE of the following two options:

Option 1: Go to https://respond.census.gov/nscg to complete the survey online by

entering the following information on the opening screen:

Login ID:

Password:

Option 2: Fill out and mail back the enclosed paper questionnaire.


We would greatly appreciate your response to this survey online. The Census Bureau is using the Internet to collect information in an effort to conserve natural resources, save taxpayers’ money, and process your data more efficiently. If you prefer to respond by filling out the enclosed paper questionnaire, we have included a postage paid envelope for your convenience.


This survey and your response are so important that a Census Bureau representative may contact you by

telephone if we do not receive your response.


The NSCG enables us to understand and quantify the way people use their education as they age. It helps us study how their career choices and opportunities change, both over time and over varying economic conditions. Researchers and policymakers consult this valuable information, as do students who are thinking over their education and career choices, and individuals who are considering a career change.


If you have any questions about the 2015 NSCG, please call us between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. Eastern Time on our toll-free number at 1-888-262-5935 or send an e-mail to nscg@census.gov.


Thank you.

Sincerely,

John H. Thompson

Director



Week 7, Web Invite


MR JOHN DOE

123 MAIN STREET

ANYTOWN, ST 12345


Dear Mr. John Doe:


A few weeks ago, the U.S. Census Bureau contacted you to complete the 2015 National Survey of College Graduates (NSCG). If you have already completed the survey, thank you very much. If you have not had an opportunity to participate in the survey, please take a few moments to complete the survey online. The survey web site is secure, and all information that you provide is strictly confidential and protected by U.S. law. To respond to this survey online, please:

1. Go to https://respond.census.gov/nscg

2. Enter the following information on the opening screen:

Login ID:

Password:

We would greatly appreciate your response to this survey online. The Census Bureau is using the Internet to collect information in an effort to conserve natural resources, save taxpayers’ money, and process your data more efficiently.


This survey and your response are so important that a Census Bureau representative may contact you by

telephone if we do not receive your response. The NSCG enables us to understand and quantify the way people use their education as they age. It helps us study how their career choices and opportunities change, both over time and over varying economic conditions.


Researchers and policymakers consult this valuable information, as do students who are thinking over their education and career choices, and individuals who are considering a career change.


If you have any questions about the 2015 NSCG, please call us between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. Eastern Time on our toll-free number at 1-888-262-5935 or send an e-mail to nscg@census.gov.


Thank you.


Sincerely,

John H. Thompson

Director



Week 8, Reminder Postcard


U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration


U.S. Census Bureau

1201 East 10th Street

Jeffersonville, IN 47132

OFFICIAL BUSINESS

Penalty for Private Use, $300


NSCG-RP

__________________________________________________________________

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

Washington, DC 20233-0007

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR



Recently, we sent you information requesting your participation in a valuable national survey. If you have already completed the survey, we thank you very much.


If you have not yet completed the survey, please do so as soon as possible. Your response is important to this study, even if you are retired, do not work, or work in a field that differs from that of your education or training.


If you need any help or have any questions, please call us between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. Eastern Time on our toll-free number at 1-888-262-5935 or send an e-mail to nscg@census.gov.


Sincerely,

John H. Thompson

Director



Week 12, Telephone and Web Invite


MR JOHN DOE

123 MAIN STREET

ANYTOWN, ST 12345


Dear Mr. John Doe:


The Internet, Doppler radar, and tumor detection are the results of U.S. government funding in research and education. The health, prosperity, welfare, and protection of people in the United States depend on the government’s investing wisely in research and education.


We are requesting your participation in the 2015 National Survey of College Graduates, which we are conducting for the National Science Foundation, an agency of the federal government mandated by Congress to study the education and occupations of the American people. This survey collects information from college graduates in all disciplines and at every stage of life. Academic researchers and government policymakers use these data to study the relationship between education and career opportunities. Students making decisions about their own education and career choices find this information valuable, as do individuals thinking about changing careers.


We would greatly appreciate your use of our online survey. The Census Bureau is using the Internet to collect information in an effort to conserve natural resources, save taxpayers’ money, and process your data more efficiently. To respond to this survey online, please:

1. Go to https://respond.census.gov/nscg

2. Enter the following information on the opening screen:

Login ID:

Password:

If you prefer to complete this survey by telephone, a Census Bureau representative will contact you in a few days to obtain your response.


Please complete this survey within two weeks. If you have any questions, please call us between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. Eastern Time on our toll-free number at 1-888-262-5935 or send an e-mail to nscg@census.gov.


Thank you in advance for completing this survey. Your information will help us assist everyone.


Sincerely,

John H. Thompson

Director



Week 18, Questionnaire and Web Invite


MR JOHN DOE

123 MAIN STREET

ANYTOWN, ST 12345


Dear Mr. John Doe:

Recently, we contacted you to request your participation in the 2015 National Survey of College Graduates. This survey helps the U.S. government decide how to invest in research and education. The U.S. government’s funding of research and education influences the employment and advancement opportunities of the people of the United States.


To date, we have not received a response from you. Your response is important to this survey, even if you are retired, do not work, or work in a field that differs from that of your education or training. All the information that you provide is strictly confidential and protected by U.S. law.


We would greatly appreciate your use of our online response option. Filling out the survey on the web saves money and enables us to prepare results more quickly. To respond to this survey online, please:

1. Go to https://respond.census.gov/nscg

2. Enter the following information on the opening screen:

Login ID:

Password:

If you prefer, you may respond by filling out the enclosed paper questionnaire. We have included a postage paid envelope for your convenience.

Your response within two weeks is most appreciated. If you have any questions about the 2015 National Survey of College Graduates, please call us between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. Eastern Time on our toll-free number at 1-888-262- 5935 or send an e-mail to nscg@census.gov.


Thank you in advance for your contribution to this valuable national survey.


Sincerely,

John H. Thompson

Director



Week 18, Web Invite


MR JOHN DOE

123 MAIN STREET

ANYTOWN, ST 12345


Dear Mr. John Doe:


Recently, we contacted you to request your participation in the 2015 National Survey of College Graduates. This survey helps the U.S. government decide how to invest in research and education. The U.S. government’s funding of research and education influences the employment and advancement opportunities of the people of the United States.


To date, we have not received a response from you. Your response is important to this survey, even if you are retired, do not work, or work in a field that differs from that of your education or training. All the information that you provide is strictly confidential and protected by U.S. law.


We would greatly appreciate your use of our online response option. Filling out the survey on the web saves money and enables us to prepare results more quickly. To respond to this survey online, please:

1. Go to https://respond.census.gov/nscg

2. Enter the following information on the opening screen:

Login ID:

Password:

Your response within two weeks is most appreciated. If you have any questions about the 2015 National Survey of College Graduates, please call us between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. Eastern Time on our toll-free number at 1-888-262-5935 or send an e-mail to nscg@census.gov.


Thank you in advance for your contribution to this valuable national survey.


Sincerely,

John H. Thompson

Director



Week 23, Web Invite


MR JOHN DOE

123 MAIN STREET

ANYTOWN, ST 12345


Dear Mr. John Doe:


The 2015 round of the National Survey of College Graduates (NSCG) ends soon, and we at the National Science Foundation ask that you take a few minutes to complete the survey now. We realize that your time is valuable, but we really need your participation for the survey results to be accurate and representative.


The NSCG is the only definitive source of data about the educational outcomes of our Nation’s college-educated population, and your contribution to it is vital. You were selected as part of a statistical sample of 135,000 graduates to represent the college-educated population in the United States. We cannot replace you with anyone else.


Would you please take a few moments to complete the survey online now? Completing the survey on the web saves money and enables us to prepare results more quickly. To respond to this survey online, please:

1. Go to https://respond.census.gov/nscg

2. Enter the following information on the opening screen:

Login ID:

Password:

If you have any questions regarding the survey, please call our toll-free number at 1-888-262-5935 or send an email to nscg@census.gov. Staff are available from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time to assist you.

Thank you in advance for your contribution to this valuable national survey. If you have completed the NSCG prior to receiving this mailing, please accept our appreciation.


Sincerely,

John R. Gawalt

Director

National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics


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