Character Assessment in High Schools: Recommendations for the College Admission Process and Beyond
This resource is intended for high schools that want to share better, more helpful information about student character with college admission offices.
It provides high schools with general information and promising strategies regarding character assessment practices. It will:
Provide high school administrators with a general overview of character assessment options, limitations, and resources as related to college admission
Give high schools a starting place for character assessment that will be useful to them and to colleges
This resource is part of Character Assessment in College Admission Guide. Read more →
What does the full Character Assessment in College Admission guide include?
Definitions of Key Character/Non-Cognitive Terms and Skills for Use in Admission
The Thrivers Study: A Tool for Understanding the Characteristics of Successful Students
“Why Character Matters in College Admission” Presentation Template
Character Assessment Readiness: An Audit Tool for College Admission Offices
Sharing Institutional Values: Examples from College Admission Websites
Examples of Character-Focused Essay Questions in College Admission
Examples of Language that Articulate the Importance of Family Responsibilities in College Admission
Exploring Character through Recommendation Forms: New Ideas for College Admission Leaders
Ideas Worth Testing: Innovation in Character Assessment In College Admission
We welcome feedback as you engage with this resource and in this meaningful work. If you develop additional tools or wisdom to share, we hope you will tell us, so that we can share widely and better guide others. Please email collegeadmissions@makingcaringcommon.org to connect with our team.