We want you to do the questionnaire for the same reasons we find it important.

1. Futuretrack is completely independent from political and commercial influence. The information collected is not being used to create university league tables or sensational news stories. Futuretrack seeks only to find out the reality of student expectations, hopes and experiences of higher education and career development. 

2. Futuretrack is helping the next generation of students receive better careers guidance. Jan Moore, Head of the Careers Service at Manchester Metropolitan University, says: “Futuretrack is helping us by revealing when and (more crucially) why students make career decisions. The information is deepening our understanding of students and the career paths they follow. In short, it allows us to provide more targeted advice and guidance."

3. Futuretrack reveals who misses out on opportunities and the reasons why. It gives us a better understanding of why these barriers exist and how to widen access to opportunities to everyone.

4. Futuretrack is busting myths. Newspapers love stories about unemployed graduates; politicians like to promote education as a great investment for individuals and the country as a whole; students are often portrayed as lazy and unfocused drifters who use university only to postpone getting a job. Futuretrack reveals the truth. Get involved to contribute to the real picture of students in 2009.

5. Futuretrack is making history. It is the biggest study of its kind ever in the UK. Don't miss out. If you’re eligible, you should have your say and take part.