How to Stand Out With the Character Skills Snapshot

Daren Worcester

Dec 3, 2022

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19 minute video

Midland School (CA)

Private school admission officers are seeking a holistic view of prospective students. With the Character Skills Snapshot, an innovative measure of student preferences, attitudes, and beliefs toward seven character skills, you can help them get to know who your child is in addition to what they know on the SSAT—letting your child's uniqueness shine. Watch this recorded presentation to learn more about the Snapshot, including the insight you gain as a parent.

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Stand Out With the Snapshot

The Character Skills Snapshot is an innovative measure of student preferences, attitudes, and beliefs, helping schools get to know who an applicant is rather than just what they know from grades and standardized tests—letting their uniqueness shine. Add the Snapshot to your student's application today to help them stand out.

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